Swamp Thing Winter Special #1

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VERY FINE/NEAR MINT

(W) Tom King, Len Wein
(A) Jason Fabok, Kelley Jones
(CA) Jason Fabok

Tom King and Jason Fabok pay tribute to the legendary creators of Swamp Thing, writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, as they join forces for an earth-shattering Swamp Thing passion project! In this new, squarebound one-shot, Swamp Thing is out of his element as he shepherds a lost boy through a blinding blizzard and other hazards of a strange, frozen tundra. In this touching and harrowing tale of survival, the pair must navigate countless threats throughout a bewildering terrain-with a bloodthirsty snow monster hot on their heels. But how long can they rely on each other? Separated from the Green and stripped of his powers in this dead world, Swamp Thing struggles to fight for their lives and deliver the boy to safety. Disoriented and decaying, Swamp Thing's fading understanding of his surroundings forces the duo to confront their desperation and uncover the true identity of the snow monster that hunts them. In addition, this special features the final Swamp Thing story from the monster's co-creator, Len Wein. Originally intended as the start of a new series, it is presented here both in its original script form and with art by Kelley Jones. RATED T
Date Available: 01/31/2018

Reviews

I heartily applaud both DC Comics and Marvel(?!) for this book. While called a Swamp Thing Special, this is much more than that. This is a true tribute to writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson whom we both lost just recently. Both stories show the complex character that these two men created. And the heart-felt remembrances of Editor Rebecca Taylor is truly touching. One of the most fitting items in the book is the creative breakdown of a commission piece of art featuring Len at his desk with creations Swamp Thing and Wolverine penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inked by Joe Prado, and colored by Mark Chiarello. Commissioned by Dan Didioand gifted to Len's wife, Christine. Which also serves as a reminder that when it's for a good cause, competing comic companies can work wonders when they work together.