The Swamp Thing is a fictional superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. A humanoid/plant elemental creature, created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, the Swamp Thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in various different storylines. The character first appeared in House of Secrets #92 in a stand-alone horror story set in the early 20th century. The character then returned in a solo series, set in the contemporary world and in the general DC continuity. The character is a swamp monster that resembles an anthropomorphic mound of vegetable matter, and fights to protect his swamp home, the environment in general, and humanity from various supernatural or terrorist threats. The character found perhaps its greatest popularity during the 1970s and early 1990s.
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Alter ego | Alexander "Alex" Olsen, Alec Holland, Albert Höllerer, Tefé Holland, Allan Hallman, Aaron Hayley, Calbraith A. H. Rodgers |
| Species | Swamp monster/Elemental |
| Team affiliations | Justice League Dark, Justice League, the Parliament of Trees, Justice League United |
| Partnerships | Animal Man |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength and durability, Plant manipulation, Plant physiology, Elasticity |
| Schedule | (vol. 1): Bi-monthly, (vol. 2–5): Monthly |
| Format | Ongoing series |
| Genre | Superhero, horror |
About Swamp Thing
DC Comics horror-drama series in which a scientist Alec Holland tragically dies after investigating a deadly swamp-borne virus. A doctor who returns to her hometown of Houma, Louisiana soon discovers that Holland may not be dead after all and has transformed into the titular monster.
Achievement of Swamp Thing
Gary Dauberman and Mark Verheiden co-created the series which included James Wan as an executive producer. The show does not exist in the same fictional universe as Titans and Doom Patrol. The series was canceled less than a week after its premiere.
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Latest information about Swamp Thing updated on July 28 2021.
