Etrigan the demon, the floronic man, and the justice league all appear in. A revival had been planned for 1978, but was a victim of the dc implosion. It is the penultimate episode of swamp thing and yet, rather than building to an epic series finale, the anatomy lesson stumbles with a story that feels patched together, and rushed. This is something of a surprise, given the liberties that the show had taken with its source material. While abby and liz track down the secret conclave facility, jason woodrue conducts experiments on swamp thing and makes an incredible discovery. The conclave, jason woodrue, and avery sunderland abducted holland from the swamp and moved him to a mobile lab in marai. The dc universe series directly adapted some moments from alan moore and steve bissettes seminal swamp thing tales and added a few. Considering the plot of that story, it makes a lot of sense that the anatomy lesson would be adapted into liveaction in some way. This week, swamp thing delivered the bestpaced episode since the pilot. Welcome to the penultimate episode of swamp thing, reader.
Swamp thing takes its inspiration from the popular comic book series that first kicked off in the 1970s, and the character has appeared in a variety of tv shows and films perhaps most memorably, in the 1982 wes craven film by the same name. Last week on swamp thing, alec hollandswamp thing was captured by the conclave for testing, and this week jason woodrue will conduct the anatomy lesson on. It is also a great example of revisionism in comics, which is something alan moores work is known for as his masterpiece watchmen was a revisionist take on the entire superhero genre. Woodrues glee in literally peeling back the layers of the swamp thing is palpable, almost stomachturning in how excited the man is, even as he commits a truly horrifying act on a. There he is instructed to examine the remains of the swamp thing and from him, divine the secret of alec hollands biorestorative formula. Sensing that swamp thing is in danger, abby heads back to marais, but arrives at the swamp too late. Dont get me wrong alan moores swamp thing run is some of the best work in all of comics. Following swamp things apparent death in the previous issue, sunderland. The anatomy lesson jul 31, 2019 by kat jacot in dc universe last week, alec hollandswamp thing andy beanderek mears were captured by avery sunderland will patton and dr. Its another episode that feels nowhere near as intense. It also remixed the source material in ways that remained faithful to alan moores original intent while advancing the plotlines for our many characters and keeping things interesting for the television medium. Swamp thing episode 9, the anatomy lesson, takes unique inspiration from an anatomy lesson in alan moores saga of the swamp thing. Swamp thing fails alan moores anatomy lesson opinion. Moores original title for this issue, on the disposal of remains, would have emphasised the death of swamp thing, but the anatomy lesson is a much better title, as it better reflects woodrues investigative process and his discovery of swamp thing s true nature.
What a fantastic reveal that makes swamp things origins so unique. This is my 69th post on my blog, the great comic book heroes. The new series, called the saga of the swamp thing, featured an. Make sure to visit the swamp thing recap page and ensure youre caught up before reading on. These scenes are the highlight of the episode, mainly due to how wonderfully derek mears and kevin durand play off of one another.
With a breakneck pace and a fearless cast, the anatomy lesson is swamp thing at its finest. Kelly continues her deep breakdown of dc universes swamp thing with episode 9. Jul 25, 2019 last week on swamp thing, alec hollandswamp thing was captured by the conclave for testing, and this week jason woodrue will conduct the anatomy lesson on him. Swamp thing tells them to leave, but jason, avery and the mercenaries manage to capture him alive. The newest and penultimate episode like, forever guys of swamp thing, entitled the anatomy lesson, wastes no time in getting down to business. Aug 02, 2019 in the end, perhaps the real swamp thing was the friends weve made along the way. But even then, swamp things title was slated for cancellation due to low sales, and higherups at dc decided to give the series over to at least. Previously on swamp thing, the bad guys came out on top. If you watch dc universes swamp thing and read alan moores original comics run, you knew where things were heading but the tv series. As payback for her plotting to kill him, avery puts his wife maria in a mental institution.
The 9 th episode of dc universes swamp thing adapts the comic story but takes a different approach. With only two episodes of swamp thing left, there is little chance that well get a happy conclusion to the series. Densely written and claustrophobically contained, the anatomy lesson is a skin crawling opening issue that captures all the majesty and horror of swamp thing in one bleak little yarn. Episodes of swamp thing 2019 tv series images from swamp thing 2019 tv series gallery for the swamp thing 2019 tv series series. Alec and dan learn some hard truths about their respective situations and have to face some consequences.
And to think its just the start of alan moores swamp thing run. Reading alan moores saga of swamp thing including the masterpiece the anatomy lesson. A look at the existentialism of alan moores swamp thing and how the classic comic book storyline of the anatomy lesson redefined this. This episode pulled from storylines scattered across the whole series, and you dont want to miss a single horrific detail. Jul 26, 2019 the anatomy lesson is the ninth episode of swamp thing. Aug 01, 2019 abby arcane alec holland avery sunderland dc comics dc streaming service dc universe dceu dcu liz recap swamp thing swamp thing canceled swamp thing s01 e09. With crystal reed, virginia madsen, andy bean, derek mears. Episode 9 of swamp thing is headed our way this friday, july 26 on dc universe, and it shares a title with the classic alan moore story the anatomy lesson. What a morbid and great tale by the master alan moore with spectacular art by steve. A classic swamp thing story from the comics comes to the screen in the anatomy lesson. In the end, perhaps the real swamp thing was the friends weve made along the way. Etrigan the demon, the floronic man, and the justice league all appear in possibly their best.
So far i have discussed how the anatomy lesson is a technically solid horror and suspense story. Alan moores the anatomy lesson confirmed for swamp thing. As payback for her plotting to kill him, avery puts his wife maria in a mental. Matt crashes his car as a result of drinking and driving. Matt went on a downward spiral, daniel turned into blue devil. The anatomy lesson while abby and liz track down the secret conclave facility, jason woodrue conducts experiments on swamp thing and makes an incredible discovery. The issues sees jason woodrue investigating the swamp thing.
Season 1 episode 1 something unnatural is happening in the swamps outside marais, louisiana. General sunderland arranges to have jason woodrue, the floronic man. Up to this point, swamp thing was like the thing from fantastic four. The following article contains spoilers for swamp thing episode 9, the anatomy lesson, now streaming on dc universe this weeks episode of swamp thing, the anatomy lesson, took on one of the most famous comics in dcs history. I wouldve been 12, i think, when it came out, and i picked it up off the comic rack at the bx. The anatomy lesson is the ninth episode of the swamp thing tv series. In 1982, dc comics revived the swamp thing series, attempting to capitalize on the summer 1982 release of the wes craven film of the same name. It is the penultimate episode of swamp thing and yet, rather than building to an epic series finale, the anatomy lesson stumbles with a story that feels patched.
Swamp thing the anatomy lesson subtitles 40 subtitles. Jul 23, 2019 episode 9 of swamp thing is headed our way this friday, july 26 on dc universe, and it shares a title with the classic alan moore story the anatomy lesson. Contains spoilers for swamp thing, the anatomy lesson. Swamp thing is brought to a secret conclave facility, where jason conducts research on him. Swamp thing was the comic that made me really get into comics, specifically another green world, which was just a couple of issues after this one. Its the penultimate episode of dc universes swamp thing and this week delivers on some astonishing reveals, incredible moments straight from the comics, and the shocking death of a beloved character. Swamp thing the anatomy lesson tv episode 2019 swamp. On one hand, it has great visual effects and much to my surprise, swamp thing gets plenty of screen time. Dc comics response was a bit vague, and even the producer james wan. Swamp thing season 1, episode 9 the anatomy lesson. Avery returns the next day with jason to help swamp thing, but he also brings conclaves mercenaries with him. Remixes the source material in ways that make sense for television, while still staying true to the source material. A look at the existentialism of alan moores swamp thing and how the classic comic book storyline of the anatomy lesson redefined this dc comics horror character forever. May 29, 2019 densely written and claustrophobically contained, the anatomy lesson is a skin crawling opening issue that captures all the majesty and horror of swamp thing in one bleak little yarn the.
There is a wonderful collection called roots of the swamp thing that begins with his first appearance, a beautiful, haunting short story in house of mystery, and goes on to tell some incredible stories. Woodrue kevin duran while abby arcane crystal reed returned to cdc headquarters to further investigate the sample of the darkness. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, cdc investigator and former marais native abby arcane is sent to investigate. Swamp thing confirms a classic dc comics twist screen rant. The splash page for this issue contains a bisected outline of a human body with the words the anatomy lesson placed between the sections. The penultimate episode of swamp thing confirms that a classic twist about alec hollands body from the original comics is also true in the reality of the dc universe series. Watch swamp thing 2019 starring crystal reed, virginia madsen, andy bean, henderson wade, derek mears, maria sten, jeryl prescott, ian ziering, with jennifer beals and will patton, with special appearance by kevin durand on dc universe. Sep 09, 2018 considering the plot of that story, it makes a lot of sense that the anatomy lesson would be adapted into liveaction in some way. Abby arcane investigates what seems to be a deadly swampborn virus in a small town in louisiana but soon discovers that the swamp holds mystical and.
Swamp thing 1x09 the anatomy lesson reaction youtube. Jason woodrue returns home, telling his wife about. Swamp thing season 1, episode 9 the anatomy lesson final verdict. Heres my reaction for swamp thing season 1 episode 9 titled the anatomy lesson while abby and liz track down the secret conclave facility, jason woodrue conducts experiments on swamp thing and. So the swamp thing tv series just became a miniseries, and there seem to be conflicting stories as to what the hell happened. The issue is told from florinic mans, aka dr woodroes perspective. Swamp thing dc universe season 1, episode 9 the anatomy lesson after finishing the penultimate episode of swamp thing, i was filled with mixed emotions. The 5 most jawdropping moments from the anatomy lesson rosie knight. The anatomy lesson is the ninth episode of swamp thing. This is the matchup ive waited all season for and it doesnt disappoint.
This is stylistically similar to the opening title card of the 1956 movie anatomy of a murder. The anatomy lesson august 2, 2019 by brandon schreur 0. Alan moores the anatomy lesson confirmed for swamp. Alan moores swamp thing part 1 the anatomy lesson youtube. Swamp thing approaches its end with some stories concluding, some beginning. Swamp thing the anatomy lesson tv episode 2019 imdb. Aug 01, 2019 kelly continues her deep breakdown of dc universes swamp thing with episode 9. Synopsis for the anatomy lesson general sunderland arranges to have jason woodrue, the floronic man, released from prison and brought to the sunderland facility in washington.
The anatomy lesson episode swamp thing wiki fandom. This is simply one of the greatest single issues in the history of comics. It was judged by dc editors in 1984 as one of the ton ten stories of the year, and alan moores first really huge step towards superstardom in the comic scripting world. Its unlikely well receive news of the shows rescinded cancellation or see a season finale that gives abby and alec a happy arc for a change. Images this weeks episode of swamp thing begins the. The anatomy lesson is an episode id been looking forward to with equal parts anticipation and trepidation. The anatomy lesson episodes of swamp thing 2019 tv series images from swamp thing 2019 tv series. Avery and jason plantnapped swamp thing, and the synopsis for the anatomy lesson has us thinking of an iconic comic saga. Moores original title for this issue, on the disposal of remains, would have emphasised the death of swamp thing, but the anatomy lesson is a much better title, as it better reflects woodrues investigative process and his discovery of swamp things true nature. I have been knowing this part of twist for a while due to comic spoilers but i actually thought alex holland was made up by swamp thing or something but its not. Swamp thing the anatomy lesson is a masterpiece in suspense and deconstructs this character in the trademark alan moore way. If youve read the astounding issue you know that it changed everything that fans knew about the character and centered on jason woodrue dissecting the.