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Cover: Bernie Wrightson

Swamp Thing #49-012-7

May 1982 · Tor Books · 1.95 USD
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“Chapter 1: Dark Genesis”
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This Tor Books edition collects the earliest issues of the 1982 Swamp Thing series, which marked a pivotal shift in the character's mythology. It features the initial story arc by writer Martin Pasko and artist Tom Yeates, before Alan Moore's legendary run redefined the series. The collection includes the first several issues that established the new ongoing narrative for the plant elemental creature in the DC Universe.

In "Chapter 1: Dark Genesis," the Swamp Thing’s fate hangs in the balance as a mystical transformation threatens to reclaim his humanity—only for Arcane to seize the body meant for redemption. Written by Len Wein and illustrated with haunting precision by Berni Wrightson, this pivotal issue explores the fragile line between man and monster, with cover art by Wrightson that captures the story’s eerie, otherworldly tone.

writer Len Wein · artist, inker Berni Wrightson · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Bernie Wrightson

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writer Len Wein
artist, inker Berni Wrightson
cover pencils, inks Bernie Wrightson

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The Swamp Thing undergoes a mystical transferral 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.

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