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SWAMP THING ANNUAL 6!
Written by Neil Gaiman!
Drawn by Mike Mignola!
OUT OF PRINT.
HARD TO FIND COLLECTORS ITEM FEATURING THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN TWO INCREDIBLE TALENTS!!!
This is one of Neil Gaiman's earliest comics written for DC in 1989, and actually preceded his work on The Sandman. Even back then Gaiman shows what a fresh talent and unique storyteller he is.
Neil Gaiman was originally supposed to take over the writing duties on the ongoing Swamp Thing comic book series, following in the footsteps of his mentor Alan Moore, however editorial interference prevented that from happening. But not before he had written this Annual that foreshadowed what could have been a legendary run on one of the all time best horror/monster comic books.
Gaiman uses this issue to revive BROTHER POWER THE GEEK, one of the most interesting an unusual characters that DC Comics has ever published. First published in his own title in the sixties, Brother Power was a mannequin that has come to life and joined the hippies in their peace and love movement. Decades later, Gaiman chronicles his return!
This issue is also notable for featuring a story drawn by MIKE MIGNOLA, the creator of the very popular HELLBOY comic book series (which became a popular live action film and animated series).
This story was created very early in both their careers in comics, but you can still see the talent between both these men in their collaboration together. A spook and philosophical meandering through the forest as The Floronic Man ponders the nature of good and evil as it applies to plant-life. Beautifully and lavishly rendered by Mignola's unique art-style.
Also features a fantastic PAINTED cover by John Totleben, one of the best Swamp Thing and horror artists of all time.
DC COMICS BROTHER POWER THE GEEK SANDMAN HELLBOY HORROR