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Swamp Things: Comic Book Muck Men, Bog Beasts, and Mud Monsters #2
The second in a new sub-series exploring the deepest depths of the swamp and of humanity in Ben’s favorite sub-genre: swamp monsters in comics! From Swamp Thing to Man-Thing to the Heap to Sludge to the random short stories in horror anthologies, this podcast series is a loving tribute to muck encrusted mockeries of men…
For this episode, we explore the earliest Man-Thing stories:
 SAVAGE TALES #1
“The Origin of the Man-Thing”
Scripted by Roy Thomas
Pencilled by Gray Morrow
ASTONISHING TALES #12
“Terror Stalks the Everglades”
Scripted by Roy Thomas & Len Wein
Art by John Buscema, Dan Adkins, and Neal Adams
ASTONISHING TALES #13
Scripted by Roy Thomas
Art by Rich F. Buckler and Dan Adkins
Plus, as a back up tale, Ben takes a look at “The Lure of the Swamp”, from Charlton’s HAUNTED #8.
Here’s a look at the cove from #40:
And for the Swamp Monsters on the Screen segment, Ben explores the Man-Thing’s place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Finally, we imagine what a Hostess Fruit Pie ad would be like with a swamp monster. And a duck.
Podcast promos:
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Earth Destruction Directive — http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=9
The Longbox Crusade — http://www.longboxcrusade.com |
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