<![CDATA[io9: Swamp Thing]]> http://cache.io9.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: Swamp Thing]]> http://io9.com/tag/swamp thing http://io9.com/tag/swamp thing <![CDATA[The deranged 1989 Swamp Thing PSA, wherein our hero berates children]]> Around the time The Return of the Swamp Thing hit theaters in 1989, the mossy hero collaborated with Greenpeace on this bizarre anti-littering public service announcement. I'm pretty sure Swamp Thing used his eco-powers to transform those children into peat mummies once the cameras stopped rolling. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5885349&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Comics Of 2011]]> 2011 gave us a wealth of great new comics, which ranged from tales of moss monsters to feral school headmasters to martial artists with the power to make their limbs fly off. But what comic book debuts tickled our fancy the most? Here are our picks, in no particular order. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5872233&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[DC Relaunch Snap Judgments, Week 1 - Blue Mohawks & Blue Jeans Superman]]> We've already crowned Animal Man as the best thing to come out of the DC relaunch, but what about the other twelve titles from last week? More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5839155&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[What's next for Batman and Swamp Thing? Scott Snyder reveals his diabolical schemes]]> At Comic-Con, American Vampire helmsman Scott Snyder gave us the scoop on DC's brand new Batman and Swamp Thing series. According to Snyder, both the Dark Knight and the, ahem, Bayou Bachelor face fates fraught with fright. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5827027&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[In Wednesday's comics, Swamp Thing returns and Spider-Man ponders his own mortality]]> Wednesday's comics are a Whitman's Sampler of superheroes going through profound life changes that require the guidance of a certified mental health professional. Do superheroes have therapists? I always assumed Alfred and Jarvis psychoanalyzed Batman and Tony Stark, respectively. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5813839&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The 10 most absurd superhero drug freakouts]]> Cyborgs, aliens, and highfalutin space gods aren't the only perils superheroes face. No, sometimes they battle sentient cocaine or mind-control methamphetamines. Here are 10 (mostly ridiculous) stories in which our favorite do-gooders got dosed.
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]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5800795&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Chain-smoking mage John Constantine to return to the "official" DC universe]]> DC Comics characters like Swamp Thing and John Constantine were initially facets of the mainstream DC Universe, but from the 1990s onward, these supernatural protagonists were exiled to DC's mature-readers Vertigo line. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5795151&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The most iconic, stylish, and just plain wacky opening credits on television]]> A good opening credit sequence can be more memorable than the TV program it introduces. Luckily, science fiction shows are rife with sleek, quirky, and flat-out bizarre show intros. Here are over 30 of the best. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5741823&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[10 scifi icons (and 10 obscure characters who have the same names)]]> You know Spider-Man, but have you heard of the British anti-hero Spiderman? Everyone's seen Terminator 2, but have you seen the Italian Terminator II? Here are 10 familiar characters (and a bunch of randoms who share their names). More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5729292&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Bigfoot and me: A visit to the International Cryptozoology Museum]]> The International Cryptozoology Museum is a must-visit destination for monster hunters. J.W. Ocker, author of The New England Grimpendium, made the pilgrimage recently and has the horrifying photos to prove it. Do you dare to see New England's weirdest creatures? More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5640035&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[What science fiction and horror flicks are on Hulu these days?]]> Hulu's scifi and horror pages are chock full of worthwhile movies, even if the selection skews towards the ridiculous and low-budget. Here's the cream of the crop. Apologies to our international readers! More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5630203&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The 10 strangest creative liberties ever taken on superhero TV shows]]> When a superhero makes the jump from comics to TV, you anticipate that the show will deviate from the source material somewhat. What you don't expect is Spider-Man piloting a giant robot or the Thing hanging out with Fred Flintstone. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5629796&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Swamp Thing, you make comic book Wednesday sing]]> If you've never had the pleasure of reading Alan Moore's Saga of The Swamp Thing, this week's a good place to start. A new edition of the Bearded One's run is on the shelves, and it's creepy as all get-out. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5569720&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Swamp Thing and other "Vertigo" characters to return to the mainstream DC universe]]> Back in the DCU of the 1980s, Swamp Thing hung with Superman, Sandman met Martian Manhunter, and John Constantine bothered anyone he damn well pleased. This changed with the advent of DC's Vertigo imprint, but things are changing once again. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5552897&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Splice Director's Next Dream Projects: J.G. Ballard's High Rise And Alan Moore's Swamp Thing!]]> Vincenzo Natali's Splice might be the most daring, bizarre movie of the year. But he's not aiming low for his next projects: He told us he wants to film J.G. Ballard's High Rise and Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5510332&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The 75 Books You Should Own For DC Comics' 75th Anniversary]]> 2010 sees the 75th anniversary of DC Comics, which launched in February 1935 with the first issue of New Fun. Since then, it's gone on to publish some of the greatest comics ever. Here're seventy-five you really should've read already. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5477274&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Who's Back On Dollhouse, Who's Dying On Lost, And What's That Giant Fortress In Inception?]]> Today's spoilers include a mysterious tower from Christopher Nolan's Inception and the (ambiguous) death of a major Lost star. Plus telltale pics from Dollhouse, Repo Men, Battle: Los Angeles and Doctor Who. Also: Swamp Thing, Elm St., Lobo and Chuck. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5433498&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Akiva Goldsman (Sorta) Admits Batman And Robin Was Terrible, But He's Making More DC Movies]]> Akiva Goldsman finally admitted it: Batman And Robin was not his finest hour. But superhero buffs it was the most important movie in superhero history, and Goldsman is planning a slew of new movies about DC's heroes. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5385049&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Science's Greatest Plant Mistake Returns In 3D]]> With comic book adaptations and 3D movies all the rage right now, it's not surprising that someone wants to combine the two. More surprising? That it's producer Joel Silver, and that he wants to do it to Swamp Thing. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5349790&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[10 Alan Moore Comics You Must Read! (Besides Watchmen)]]> With next week's movie coming out, everybody's rediscovering the awesomeness of Watchmen. But there are tons of other mind-expanding Alan Moore comics that you should also check out. Here are our favorites. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5159888&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Swamp Thing Goes Badass]]> DC Comics' Swamp Thing has been through many incarnations, including a long stint during which the book was written by the legendary Alan Moore and included psychedelic tuber sex. But never has Swamp Thing been more inexplicable than when it became a TV show for a few years in the early 1990s. A cross between Hulk and Flipper, the show focused on a young boy who befriends Swamp Thing and his mom, who never eats the viney guy's tubers but does have a Special Feeling for him. In this snippet from the first episode of the show, we capture for you exactly why the existence of this series is a puzzling gap in most people's memories. More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5027857&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[When Will Swamp Thing Come Back?]]> Just who owns Swamp Thing? After being asked about the chances of a revival of everyone's favorite muck monster at today's Vertigo panel, DC's VP of Sales told the following story:
Every now and again, there's a battle between [DC Universe] and Vertigo about who gets to publish the character. DCU guys go up to the Vertigo offices with the issue of Batman where Swamp Thing appears and say "Clearly this is a Batman character!" and suddenly there are pitchforks and they're forced back to the elevators.
Trying to offer a more serious answer, editor Bob Schreck said that it was one of his favorite comics, but after about three failed attempts to bring back the character, he's realized that "maybe you shouldn't go home again." More »
]]> http://io9.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=360059&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[DC Plays Coy With Fans At Wondercon]]> Want to know what to expect from DC Comics in the next year? So do we. The publisher's DC Nation panel at Wondercon was tight-lipped about the future, but the editors did drop a few clues to keep the faithful intrigued. Click through for hints as to what DC will be doing in 2008 and beyond. More »
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