Swamp Thing Giant #5

Jun 2019 · DC · 4.99 USD

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In "The Observer Effect Part One," Buddy and Maxine return from the Red to confront the lingering threat of the Hunter, racing to save Ellen and Cliff. When Buddy’s life hangs in the balance, Maxine taps into the power of the Red to protect him—only to find her actions ripple outward in ways she never expected. Written by Jeff Lemire and brought to life by Travel Foreman, Steve Pugh, and Jeff Huet, with colors by Lovern Kindzierski and letters by Jared K. Fletcher, this issue features a striking cover by Greg Capullo.

Contains 4 stories

The Observer Effect Part One

12 pp · Horror-Suspense

Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Briar WoodrueDr. Lola HemsdaleDr. Kamal Singh [The Barren]The Thing in the Closet

The Hunt, Conclusion: Food Chain

20 pp · Superhero

Animal Man [Buddy Baker]Ellen BakerMaxine BakerCliff BakerMary Frazier (Ellen's mother)Socks [Ignatius]Detective Krenshaw (deceased)The Hunters Three (one of them)

In the final chapter of "The Hunt," Buddy Baker and Maxine Baker return from the Red to protect Ellen and Cliff from the last of The Hunters Three, but their desperate fight takes a dangerous turn when Maxine taps into the power of the Red to save Buddy—unleashing effects that ripple far beyond their control.

Dead Meat

20 pp · Horror-Suspense

Terena ChiefTerena peopleGabrielProfessor RobertAbigail ArcaneAlec HollandWilliam ArcaneParliament of Trees

One Year Later

22 pp · Superhero

Shadowpact [Detective ChimpEnchantress [June Moone]Blue Devil [Daniel Cassidy]Ragman [Rory Regan]Nightshade [Eve Eden]Nightmaster [Jim Rook]]Phantom StrangerRex, the Wonder DogJoshua ColdrakeWarlock's Daughter [Laura FellDarla Aquista]ValdaEddie DeaconMrs. CohenThe Pentacle [StregaJack of Fire] (villains)Doctor Gotham (villain)