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Roots of the Swamp Thing #[nn]

Feb 2012 · DC · 29.99 USD; 34.00 CAD
“Swamp Thing”

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.

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writer Len Wein · artist, inker, colorist Bernie Wrightson · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Bernie Wrightson

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Full credits

writer Len Wein
artist, inker, colorist Bernie Wrightson
colorist Glynis Oliver
cover pencils, inks Bernie Wrightson

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The Swamp Thing undergoes a mystical transferal where he regains his humanity while Arcane obtains the Swamp Thing's body. When Alec Holland finds out that his old body will be used for evil ends he interrupts the enchantment and things return as they were, with Arcane falling to his death.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).