Villains Month has had its ups and downs so far. But the reason so few of these books have reached the heights of their respective ongoing series is that they so rarely involve the same writers. So the fact that Swamp Thing #23.1 keeps Charles Soule at the helm is at the heart of why this issue is so successful. It's a great read, and one that complements the ongoing series well while still offering a largely standalone tale.
Don't come into this issue looking for any of that Forever Evil business. Soule is only concerned with his little corner of the DCU and the current status quo of Anton Arcane following his defeat at the end of Rotworld. Trapped in his own personal hell where nothing ever decays or changes, Anton is finally paid a visit by his niece, Abigail, now the avatar of the Rot. What follows is a clever approach to the Villains Month formula as Abby grills her uncle for information about her mother and allows for an exploration of their shared family history.
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