And Then I Read: SWAMP THING 3

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There is no question that Kelley Jones is a wonderful choice to depict Swamp Thing. His style echoes the original Swamp Thing artist, Bernie Wrightson, but adds the manic exaggerations and mind-boggling detail he’s known for. Len Wein is, of course, the creator of the character, and while his handling of the script is predictable, it’s still fun to read.

Matthew Cable, once a protector then a pursuer of the monstrous creature, has returned to Alec (Swamp Thing) Holland’s life with a powerful and dangerous arcane artifact that he believes might restore Alec’s humanity and human body. Neither of them are able to use the thing, so they seek out the magician Zatanna for her help. Zatanna is reluctant, but finally agrees to attempt the transformation. What happens then is…well, you’ll have to read it to see.

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