Future State Swamp Thing #2

DC Comics

Written by Ram V

Art by Mike Perkins

Colors by June Chung

Letters by Aditya Bidikar

The Rundown: Swamp Thing faces an old foe in the fight for the remains of humanity.

Swamp Thing and his family have joined a group of rebel humans who are preparing to liberate the people being held at the S.T.A.R. Fortress. As they get closer to the base, the commander consults with the man responsible for using Obisidian in his plan to black out the world and destroy the green, Jason Woodrue. Word reaches them of the impending attack and they prepare to set off the weapon as the rebels attack.

Swamp Thing and his children fight their way into the base and confront Woodrue as he begins his final assault. An assault that he hopes will do more than just destroy the green. As Swamp Thing and the rebels prepare for the weapon to be unleashed, he will have to decide how best to save humanity. A choice that will put him at odds with his family and force him to tell them the truth about their existence.

The Story: Ram V brings this story to a beautiful, tragic and brilliantly done conclusion. The story is captivating, beautifully plotted and packed with emotion throughout. All of the reveals and well done and there is a poignancy to the characters that culminates in an emotional and uplifting conclusion.

The Art: Mike Perkins delivers some beautiful art throughout the issue. The action is fantastic. The characters look great and there are visual moments that punctuate the emotion of the story.

Future State Swamp Thing #2

9.4

9.4/10

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