Swamp Thing (1972) - Series

Series

Swamp Thing (1972)

DC Comics •

1972 - 1976

Description

The original Swamp Thing ongoing series from DC Comics, running 24 issues from 1972 to 1976. Created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, expanding on their House of Secrets #92 origin story.

The series follows scientist Alec Holland, transformed into the monstrous Swamp Thing after a laboratory explosion in the Louisiana bayou. Wrightson's detailed, atmospheric artwork defined the character's early horror roots before his departure after issue #10.

Series Details

Publisher

DC Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1972 - 1976

Issues Count

24

Awards

Goethe Awards - Favorite Pro Comic Book (1974), Shazam Award - Best Continuing Feature (1973)

Genres

Superhero, Horror

Format

Standard

Age Rating

T - Teen

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

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Bernie Wrightson

Bernie Wrightson

Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist

Carl Gafford

Carl Gafford

Colorist

David Anthony Kraft

David Anthony Kraft

Writer

Gaspar Saladino

Gaspar Saladino

Letterer

Gerry Conway

Gerry Conway

Writer

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

Artist, Penciller

Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones

Inker

Joe Quesada

Joe Quesada

Editor

Michael Royer

Michael Royer

Inker

Neal Adams

Neal Adams

Penciller, Inker

Tatjana Wood

Tatjana Wood

Colorist

Vince Colletta

Vince Colletta

Inker

Cover of Swamp Thing (1972)

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Issues

Dark Genesis!

#1

Dark Genesis!

Swamp Thing (1972)

Aug 10, 1972

The Man Who Wanted Forever

#2

The Man Who Wanted Forever

Swamp Thing (1972)

Oct 12, 1972

The Patchwork Man

#3

The Patchwork Man

Swamp Thing (1972)

Dec 07, 1972

Monster on the Moors

#4

Monster on the Moors

Swamp Thing (1972)

Feb 06, 1973

The Last of the Ravenwind Witches

#5

The Last of the Ravenwind Witches

Swamp Thing (1972)

Apr 05, 1973

A Clockwork Horror

#6

A Clockwork Horror

Swamp Thing (1972)

Jun 07, 1973

Night of the Bat

#7

Night of the Bat

Swamp Thing (1972)

Aug 07, 1973

The Lurker in Tunnel 13

#8

The Lurker in Tunnel 13

Swamp Thing (1972)

Oct 04, 1973

The Stalker From Beyond

#9

The Stalker From Beyond

Swamp Thing (1972)

Dec 06, 1973

The Man Who Would Not Die

#10

The Man Who Would Not Die

Swamp Thing (1972)

Feb 07, 1974

The Conqueror Worms

#11

The Conqueror Worms

Swamp Thing (1972)

Apr 02, 1974

The Eternity Man

#12

The Eternity Man

Swamp Thing (1972)

Jun 04, 1974

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