In this final collection of Alan Moore's tenure, Alec Holland traverses the cosmos after his consciousness is exiled from Earth. The narrative follows his attempts to reconstruct his vegetable form on various alien worlds, including a blue planet populated by sentient fungi and a mechanical world where he interacts with the Green Lantern known as Medphyll. Back on Earth, Abigail Arcane confronts the legal and social fallout of her relationship with a non-human entity. The story concludes with Swamp Thing’s return to the Louisiana bayous, where he faces the corrupting influence of the Floronic Man once more to reclaim his place as the planet’s elemental protector.
This volume caters to readers interested in speculative ecology and the intersection of science fiction with traditional horror. Fans of the series read this concluding chapter to witness the resolution of the romance between Abby and Alec, as well as the final evolution of the protagonist's botanical abilities. The reader gains a specific perspective on environmental ethics and the concept of personhood beyond biological humanity. It provides a definitive end to a specific era of character development, leaving the reader with a sense of how metaphysical identity persists through physical change.
Balanced in tone; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1987
- Language
- EN
