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Being that I am brand new to Swamp Thing, I went into issue #1 completely blind.
In the relaunched swamp thing (part of DC Comics’ New 52 lineup), writer Scott Snyder introduces us to Alec Holland, a former scientist turned construction worker who is haunted by memories of a past life as Swamp Thing. He wants to fade away even after an encouraging visit from Superman.
Meanwhile a sinister element takes shape at an archeological dig.

I had no idea what to expect out of this comic book, but approached it with an open mind and a bit of excitement. I have to admit that the visit from Superman during the first half of the book nearly ruined it for me as his cameo felt out-of-place. But the second half pulled me right back in. The stuff that happens at the archeological dig site is dark and should lead to an interesting story.

Yanic Paquette’s art does the series justice, but I will say his rendition of Superman could have used a bit of work…. he looks to have taken one too many punches to the face from Doomsday.

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