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Reddit mentions of Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Raise Them Bones (The New 52)
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Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Swamp Thing Vol. 1: Raise Them Bones (The New 52). Here are the top ones.
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Specs:
| Height | 10.2 Inches |
| Length | 6.62 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2012 |
| Weight | 0.66579603124 Pounds |
| Width | 0.27 Inches |
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You can skip to the 2016 Rebirth re-launch with the DC Universe: Rebirth event and then any Rebirth series #1.
Justice League by Geoff Johns and a rotating roster of artists is DC's flagship title. Can't go wrong with that. First volume is titled Origin.
Swamp Thing is a great superhero horror epic.
The first six volumes of Wonder Woman from Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang are fucking perfect. They recently changed creative teams, so I'm not sure how the book is doing atm.
EDIT: Also, Omega Men is a twelve issue series currently running that is utterly flawless. It's written by one of Grayson's cowriters.
First is the original Len Wein / Bernie Wrightson run. Then the Alan Moore run, with a few artists, starting here. Finally the newest series, starting with Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette before continuing under Charles Soule and Kano.
Note: I've only linked to the first volume for the Moore and Snyder runs; the rest should be easy to find from there. There hasn't been a "Roots, Vol. 2" yet, and there may never be. Soule's "Seeder" is volume four of the new run, so preferably you'd read Snyder's run first, but I don't think it's essential.
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
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Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Swamp-Thing-Vol-Raise-Bones/dp/1401234623/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344371451&sr=8-1&keywords=swamp+thing
On a side note, I read the comics already and it's great to start at issue #1 cause you get the story on how he becomes Swamp Thing (again), but you can jump on now from Swamp Thing #12. You could also pick up Animal Man #12 which is all tied in.
Good luck. I found Swamp Thing a great read.
Here's a link to the first volume written by Scott Snyder. I think there are 3 vols so far, one of which is a mini event that crosses over with Animal Man. Charles Soule just started his run a couple months ago, and I think it's pretty fantastic.
Pretty much the same way you get into Marvel. Just look for what interest and go for it. Sidebar here has loads of recommendations. I suggest New 52 Swamp Thing Vol 1: Raise Them Bones