And Then I Read: SWAMP THING ANNUAL 3

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Writer Charles Soule makes good use of the Annual format here to focus on one character’s story, specifically the end of it. He introduced Capucine, the 1,000-year-old assassin and self-appointed bodyguard to Alec Holland in SWAMP THING #20 released in May of 2013, expanded on her life story over time, made her come to life and grow as a character, and now oversees her final adventure in this world. The story involves The Demon, Etrigan, created by Jack Kirby, and Soule’s handling of the hellish rhymer is the best I’ve seen in a long time. The art on the book is all excellent, with the main story by Javier Pina and Carmen Carnero, and chapters of Capucine and Swamp Thing’s pasts by Ryan Browne, Dave Bullock and Yanick Paquette (nice to see him back on this book briefly). A fine comic, satisfying and rewarding to read.

Recommended.