Roots of the Swamp Thing #1

"Dark Genesis!" kicks off a pivotal chapter in the Swamp Thing’s mythos, with Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson delivering a haunting, visually rich tale that redefines the character’s origins. In this landmark 1986 issue, the Swamp Thing’s struggle for identity reaches a supernatural crossroads, as a mystical transformation threatens to rewrite his fate—only for Alec Holland to confront the cost of reclaiming his humanity. The cover by Bernie Wrightson captures the eerie, otherworldly tone of the story, perfectly framing the tension between man and monster.