About this Collection
This collection reprints the earliest appearances of the Swamp Thing from the 1970s, including the character's debut in House of Secrets #92 and the initial issues of his first solo series. It sets the stage for the horror-tinged origin and early adventures before the later, more acclaimed runs by writers like Alan Moore.
In "Swamp Thing," a pivotal moment in the character’s mythos unfolds as the Swamp Thing experiences a profound mystical transformation, briefly reclaiming his humanity while Arcane seizes control of his former body. Written by Len Wein and illustrated with haunting detail by Bernie Wrightson—whose artwork spans pencils, inks, and colors—this issue captures the eerie beauty and emotional weight of a soul caught between worlds. The cover, also by Wrightson, mirrors the story’s dark, otherworldly tone.
Contains 14 stories
Swamp Thing
8 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alex Olsen] (intro)Linda OlsenDamian Ridge
Dark Genesis!
24 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (intro, origin)Linda HollandMatt CableFerrettBrunoAnton Arcane (cameo, unnamed, hand only)The Conclave
The Man Who Wanted Forever
24 pp · horror-suspense
Anton Arcanethe ConclaveDr. Linda Holland (flashback)FerrettMatt Cablethe Patchwork Man [Gregori Arcane]Swamp Thing [also as Dr. Alec Holland]the Un-Men [including CraniusOphidian]
The Patchwork Man
23 pp · horror-suspense
Abigail ArcaneAnton Arcane (flashback)the ConclaveMatt Cablethe Patchwork Man [Gregori Arcane]Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]
Monster on the Moors!
22.33 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Matt CableAbigail ArcaneAngus MacCobbJenna MacCobbPaul RodmanIan MacCobbLinda Holland (cameo, flashback)
The Last of the Ravenwind Witches!
22.67 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (origin recap)Linda Holland (flashback, cameo)Rebecca RavenwoodTimothy RavenwoodJockoGideonSmith
A Clockwork Horror
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Matt CableAbigail ArcaneJackThe ConclaveMayor Hans Klochmann
Night of the Bat
20.33 pp · horror-suspense; superhero
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (origin recap)Abigail ArcaneMatt CableAlfred PennyworthBatman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonChief O'Hara (just voice)The Conclave [Driscoll (limousine driver)Nathan Ellery [Mr. E] (Wayne Foundation member)Ferrett (flashback, cameo)Dr. Hammerschmidt]Linda Holland (flashback cameo)Mutt (dog)
The Lurker in Tunnel 13!
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]EzekielHectorJasonMayor MutteridgeLydiaJodyM'Nagalah (first appearance)Abraham (flashback)
The Stalker from Beyond!
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]RufeElmoAbigail ArcaneMatt CableSmithersCaptain Brad SamsonPrivate OptikO'ReillyTrumboTwitchett
The Man Who Would Not Die!
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]"Hunk" DorryAuntie De LuvianSamson ParminterElsbethBlack JubalUn-MenAnton ArcaneCranius
The Conqueror Worms!
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Matt CableAbigail ArcaneLukeKainRuthJefferson Bolt (introduction)Professor Zachary NailDr. Thirteen (cameo, flashback)
The Eternity Man
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Matt CableAbigail ArcaneJefferson BoltCaesarMilo MobiusGretel
The Leviathan Conspiracy
20 pp · horror-suspense
Swamp ThingMatt CableJefferson BoltAbigail ArcaneProfessor Degréz (introduction, dies)John Zero (introduction)
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