One more issue of Swamp Thing has come out which puts us one
step closer to the end of Scott Snyder’s glorious run on this series. I dread the
day when the Jowled Avenger will no longer be written by Snyder.
This is the last entry in the Rotworld crossover before he
is meant to reunite with Animal Man to take down the Big Bad Wolf, and it’s
scope makes it apparent. Swampy’s goal is to find the white haired love of his
life and the insertion of the Abigail scenes are perfectly time to bring an end
to the issue that can only let your mouth hang open. The best scenes come from
the Gotham-centric moments that allow Snyder to play with aspects of Gotham
that he would otherwise not be able to use in his Batman book. There is a sense
of fun from his letting loose. A particular moment comes from Swampy utilizing
a device from Batman’s luche libre foe that makes you want to shout “hell yes.”
Yanick Paquette brings his A-game this issue, especially in
a double page involving Abigail. Everything works perfectly, from his layouts to
his action sequences. He is on top of his game in the creepy department with
decayed flesh and other variation upon thereof. The one aspect I love the most
that was missing from the issue were the tree branch panel breaks. While they
are still there, albeit rotted, it’s still a much missed aspect.
Swamp Thing #16 is an action packed plate of Gotham City
that serves up a satisfying appetizer to the giant conclusion.
Last Line…8.5/10
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