Roots of the Swamp Thing #5

The fifth and final chapter of DC's 1986 reprint series concludes with a cover by Bernie Wrightson that's hard to look away from — Swamp Thing surges forward through churning water, red-eyed and massive against a fiery orange background of skeletal trees, every inch of his textured, vine-laden form rendered with Wrightson's unmistakable draftsmanship. This closing installment of the five-part series pairs Wrightson's art with Len Wein's writing on "The Stalker from Beyond!", making it a satisfying capstone to a collaboration that defined the character. For fans of moody, atmospheric horror comics, this 1986 package delivers both a striking cover and a story rooted in the creative partnership that shaped Swamp Thing's early mythology.