Description

Roots of the Swamp Thing                                     Comics Lot
Writer: Len Wein
Artist: Bernie Wrightson
All Covers by: Bernie Wrightson

The tales that made Swamp Thing a fan-favorite are collected in this 5 issue Mini-Series for the first time! Featuring Swamp Thing’s first appearance from HOUSE OF SECRETS #92 along with SWAMP THING #1-10 and featuring moody art by legendary artist Bernie Wrightson!

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1, Dark Genesis, featuring the origin and intro of Swamp Thing. The Man Who Wanted Forever; 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. Bio of Len Wein with photo.

Also features a wrap-a-round Swamp Thing cover by Berni Wrightson. Awesome!! (see 4th cover)

Next in issue #2, The Patchwork Man; In the Balkans the Swamp Thing meets the Patchwork Man on a mission to save his daughter Abigail Arcane. Monster on the Moors! House of Mystery intro page. Bio of Bernie Wrightson with photo.

Next in issue #3, The Last of the Ravenwind Witches! starring Gideon, Linda Holland (flashback), Rebecca Ravenwind (witch), Timothy Ravenwind (her brother), and Swamp Thing. A Clockwork Horror co-starring The Conclave. Night Prowler! Special Swamp Thing Commentary in which Alan Moore discusses his taking over the writing of the Swamp Thing feature. Bio of Joe Orlando with photo.

Next in issue #4, Night of the Bat starring Swamp Thing, Abigail Arcane, Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner James Gordon, Matt Cable, and the Dark Knight Detective… Batman! The Lurker in Tunnel 13! He Who Laughs Last…, inks by Mike Kaluta.

Finally in issue #5, The Stalker from Beyond! The Man Who Would Not Die!; the return and death of Anton Arcane. Swamp Thing; intro of Alex Olsen.

Comics Lot reprints/collects: Swamp Thing (1972) #1-10.  DC Comics

Comics lot contains: Roots of the Swamp Thing (1986) Issues #1-5.  DC Comics

Comics are bagged and boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

All First Printings
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Date: 1986
Format per comic: FC, 52 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.5″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Comics 1,2,3,4,5 are in Fine – to Fine condition. (issue #2 has significant spine stress >> see scan #5… so Fine – / other issues are Fine) Overall… Nice Reading Set!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Swamp Thing and/or Berni Wrightson collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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