The swamp reveals a truth no one imagined-and Alan Moore rewrites the rules of horror in this new DC Compact Comics collected edition. A monster reborn. A secret unearthed.
A revelation that changed comics forever. Alan Moore's groundbreaking work on Saga of the Swamp Thing begins with "The Anatomy Lesson," the now-legendary chapter that shattered everything readers believed about Alec Holland. What follows is a masterstroke of horror and storytelling craft-melding ecological dread, philosophical unease, and haunting atmosphere into a tale that redefines what superhero and horror comics can be.
Featuring evocative, mood-drenched artwork from Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, and Dan Day, this DC Compact Comics edition distills one of the most influential issues in comics history into a portable, bookshelf-friendly format. This is the moment Swamp Thing became immortal-a perfect entry point for new readers and an essential artifact for longtime fans. Collects The Saga of the Swamp Thing #20-27.
| ISBN: | 9781799509295 |
| Publication date: | 6th October 2026 |
| Author: | Alan Moore |
| Illustrator: | Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, Dan Day |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Series: | Swamp Thing |
| Genres: |
Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Superheroes and super-villains |
The swamp reveals a truth no one imagined-and Alan Moore rewrites the rules of horror in this new DC Compact Comics collected edition. A monster reborn.
The Anatomy Lesson features in the following genres: Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Superheroes and super-villains
Paperback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. Pre-order. 6th October 2026.
The Anatomy Lesson was written by Alan Moore and published by DC Comics
The Anatomy Lesson has 200 pages
Yes it is part of Swamp Thing series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. Pre-order. 6th October 2026.