Swamp Thing: Tales from the Bayou #[nn]
In "The Talk of the Saints," Swamp Thing faces an apocalyptic threat as the Barren marshals the combined power of all realms, including the Green, in a bid to erase existence itself. Meanwhile, in the depths of Hell, Briar confronts her father, who presents her with a dangerous proposition that carries a heavy cost. Written by Tim Seeley and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti, with inks by Matt Ryan, colors by Trish Mulvihill, and letters by Dave Sharpe, this issue blends cosmic stakes with intimate dread. The cover, by Greg Capullo, captures the eerie tension of the story’s world.
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The Barren has gathered the powers of all the realms including the Green, and he plans to use them to wipe out all existence unless Swamp Thing can stop him. Meanwhile in Hell, Briar meets her father who makes her an offer that comes with a price.
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