What Is Swamp Thing?

Swamp Thing is one of DC's most celebrated and eerie characters — a plant elemental who believes himself to be Alec Holland, a scientist who died in a Louisiana swamp. The classic 1985–1996 DC series ran for 133 issues and is available right here in our catalog. The character was originally created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, but it was Alan Moore's groundbreaking run (starting around issue #20) that redefined Swamp Thing as a true elemental being rather than a man transformed — a twist that changed comics storytelling forever. Key storylines introduced characters like Abby Arcane as his companion and John Constantine as a mysterious ally, making this run essential reading for any fan of mature, literary comics.