And Then I Read: SWAMP THING 19

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This issue begins a new storyline with a new writer and artist. I thought about not continuing, but decided to give it a try. Hey, at least it’s not part of a crossover. One thing that soon becomes clear is Alec Holland, Swamp Thing, is meant to be thoroughly involved in the DC Universe, as he visits Metropolis and faces The Scarecrow, attracting the attention of another Metropolis character you might have heard of. Before that, he’s dealing with terrorists in a desert oasis. The best part of the issue allows us to follow Swamp Thing as he travels through The Green. Writer Charles Soule does a good job overall, but the story feels plot-driven, and perhaps it is. The Swamp Thing dialogue has not found a consistent and convincing voice for me. The art by Kano is fine, with some excellent work on The Green section in particular. I’ll give it a few more issues, see how the story develops.

Recommended.