"Swamp Thing" kicks off with a haunting, otherworldly transformation as the titular character experiences a mystical shift that briefly restores his humanity—only for the malevolent Arcane to seize control of his body. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with haunting art by Berni Wrightson, this issue blends eerie atmosphere with emotional weight, anchored by Wrightson’s distinctive inks and the layered colors from Wrightson and Glynis Wein. The cover by Karl Kerschl captures the eerie beauty of the moment, a striking visual that sets the tone for the story’s dark, mystical core.
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!
22.5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Matt CableAbigail ArcaneAngus MacCobbJenna MacCobbPaul RodmanIan MacCobbLinda Holland (CameoFlashback)
The Last of the Ravenwind Witches!
22.67 pp · Horror-Suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (Origin recap)Linda Holland (FlashbackCameo)Rebecca RavenwoodTimothy RavenwoodJockoGideonSmith
A Clockwork Horror
20 pp · Horror-Suspense
Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]Matt CableAbigail ArcaneJackThe ConclaveMayor Hans Klochmann
Night of the Bat
20.5 pp · Horror-Suspense, Superhero
Abigail ArcaneAlfred PennyworthBatman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonDr. HammerschmidtDriscoll (limousine driver)Matt CableNathan Ellery [Mr. E] (Wayne Foundation member)Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (Origin recap)Ferrett (FlashbackCameo)Linda Holland (Flashback Cameo)
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)
