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The Best of DC#61
Cover: Pat Broderick

The Best of DC #61

Jun 1985 · DC · 1.75 USD; 2.25 CAD
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In "The Anatomy Lesson," Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and John Totleben deliver a chilling exploration of identity and memory, as General Sunderland commissions Jason Woodrue to dissect Swamp Thing’s origins—only for Woodrue to uncover a terrifying truth: Swamp Thing’s sense of self may be built on a lie. With Pat Broderick’s striking cover capturing the eerie tension, this 1985 issue stands as a pivotal moment in the series, blending psychological depth with the surreal horror that defines the character’s world.

Contains 8 stories
The Anatomy Lesson
23 pp · Horror-Suspense
Swamp ThingFloronic Man [Jason Woodrue]General Avery Carlton SunderlandAlec Holland (in flashback)Linda Holland (as corpse)

In a chilling tale of identity and deception, General Avery Carlton Sunderland commissions Floronic Man to dissect the truth behind Swamp Thing’s transformation—only to learn that the creature’s memories of being Alec Holland may be nothing more than a haunting illusion. As Woodrue uncovers the unsettling truth, a desperate act of revenge unfolds when the scientist turns the tables on Sunderland, setting a twisted course for retribution.

If Superman Didn't Exist...
23 pp · Superhero
Killers Also Smile
15 pp · War

In the grim haze of war, a German soldier surrenders to Rock, whispering a chilling confession about a sadistic captain who orders the execution of Belgian civilians. The revelation ignites a new mission for Easy Co., thrusting them into a deadly pursuit where every smile could hide a killer’s cruelty.

Guess What's Coming to Dinner?
9 pp · Superhero

In "Guess What's Coming to Dinner?", Colossal Boy nervously brings his new wife, Yera, to meet his parents for dinner—only to find the evening quickly turns into a heated political debate. As tensions rise, the real surprise lies in what Yera’s mother, the President of Earth, has already known all along.

Final Duties
6 pp · Superhero
Viva Nebiros!
23 pp · Superhero
Blue DevilJustice League of America (cameo)

In "Viva Nebiros!", Blue Devil teams up with Zatanna, Norm, and the Mexican Army in a high-stakes battle to reclaim a powerful trident from the demon Nebiros, who’s wreaking havoc across the region. With the Justice League of America making a cameo, the fate of the dimension hangs in the balance as ancient magic and modern resolve collide.

Who Is Donna Troy?
23 pp · Superhero
Babe's Story
22 pp · Science Fiction
HukkaBabeMorpheaMartin ChampionDartTempest [Chris Champion]PakratBlackjakTaz

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Full credits

writer Alan Moore
colorist Tatjana Wood
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Pat Broderick

Reprints

↩ Reprints The New Teen Titans #38 (1984), The Legion of Super-Heroes #308 (1984), The Saga of Swamp Thing #21 (1984), Action Comics #554 (1984), Green Lantern #177 (1984), Atari Force #8 (1984), Sgt. Rock #391 (1984), Blue Devil #5 (1984)

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