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Issue: Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis #[nn]
Publication Date: March 1991
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue (2 Printings)
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Variant: First Printing
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/06/1992
Volume: none
Pages: 244
ISBN: 1563890445
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $23.95 CAD
$19.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 31 (11 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Michael Charles Hill (editor - collected edition); Joe Orlando (editor - original series); E. Nelson Bridwell (assistant editor - original series); Paul Levitz (assistant editor - original series)
Disclose Notes: Reprints House of Secret (DC, 1969 series) #92; Swamp Thing (DC, 1972 series) #1-10. All the titles and credits of the stories are removed in this edition.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
Disclose Variants2
Disclose Reprinted In1
Disclose Reprinted From22
Disclose Images3
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Dark Genesis

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): Bernie Wrightson ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #9 published March 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page.
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Indicia

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Letterer(s): Typeset
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC Comics Classics Library: Roots of the Swamp Thing #[nn] published July 2009
as Introduction [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Swamp Thing

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Berni Wrightson
Inker(s): Berni Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alex Olsen] (first appearance; origin); Linda Olsen (first appearance); Damian Ridge (first appearance; death)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Secrets #92 published June 1971
was Swamp Thing [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): Bernie Wrightson ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Linda Holland; Ferrett
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #1 published October 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Dark Genesis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (first appearance, origin); Linda Holland (first appearance; death); Matt Cable (first appearance); Ferrett (first appearance); Bruno (first appearance); The Conclave (first appearance); Anton Arcane (first appearance; cameo, unnamed, hand only)
Synopsis: When Ferrett and Bruno blow up Alec Holland's lab they create the Swamp Thing. When they return to dispose of Alec's wife Linda, the Swamp Thing is there to stop them.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #1 published October 1972
was Dark Genesis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holand]; Anton Arcane; The Un-Men
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #2 published December 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-1783
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The Man Who Wanted Forever

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holand] (also in flashback); Anton Arcane; the Conclave; Dr. Linda Holland (flashback); Ferrett; Matt Cable; the Patchwork Man [Gregori Arcane] (first appearance; cameo); The Un-Men [including Cranius; Ophidian]
Synopsis: 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #2 published December 1972
was The Man Who Wanted Forever [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Job Number: J-1796
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3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Abigail Arcane; The Patchwork Man
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #3 published February 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Patchwork Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Abigail Arcane (first appearance); Anton Arcane (flashback); The Conclave; Matt Cable; The Patchwork Man [Gregori Arcane]
Synopsis: In the Balkans the Swamp Thing meets the Patchwork Man on a mission to save his daughter Abigail Arcane.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #3 published February 1973
was The Patchwork Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #4 published April 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-3028
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Monster on the Moors!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Bernie Wrightson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Matt Cable; Abigail Arcane; Angus MacCobb (first appearance); Jenna MacCobb (first appearance); Paul Rodman (first appearance; death); Ian MacCobb (first appearance; death); Linda Holland (cameo; flashback)
Synopsis: When their plane crashes in the Scottish Moors, the Swamp Thing battles a werewolf.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #4 published April 1973
was Monster on the Moors! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22.25
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Rebecca Ravenwind
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #5 published July 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Signature dated 72-73.
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The Last of the Ravenwind Witches!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (origin recap); Linda Holland (flashback); Rebecca Ravenwood (first appearance); Timothy Ravenwood (first appearance); Jocko (first appearance); Gideon (first appearance); Smith (first appearance)
Synopsis: Swamp Thing is rescued from the ocean by Rebecca Ravenwood, who is fleeing her small town after being accused of being a witch.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #5 published July 1973
was The Last of the Ravenwind Witches! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 22.67
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #6 published September 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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A Clockwork Horror

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Matt Cable; Abigail Arcane; Jack; The Conclave; Mayor Hans Klochmann (first appearance; death)
Synopsis: Swamp Thing finds himself in a small town where a German clockmaker has made life-like robots to populate his town. Unfortunately, the Conclave shows up to learn the secret of the robots from Klochmann.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #6 published September 1973
was A Clockwork Horror [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, superhero
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #7 published November 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Night of the Bat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, superhero
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland] (origin recap); Abigail Arcane; Alfred Pennyworth; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Dr. Hammerschmidt; Driscoll (limousine driver); Matt Cable; Nathan Ellery [Mr. E] (Wayne Foundation member); Ferrett (flashback); Linda Holland (flashback)
Synopsis: The Swamp Thing travels to Gotham to rescue Matt and Abigail and stumbles into the location of the Conclave, the organization that is responsible for the accident that changed him into the Swamp Thing. While in Gotham the Swamp Thing crosses paths with Batman.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #7 published November 1973
was Night of the Bat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20.25
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
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8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; M'Nagalah
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #8 published January 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Lurker in Tunnel 13!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Ezekiel (first appearance); Hector (first appearance); Jason (first appearance); Mayor Mutteridge (first appearance); Lydia (first appearance); Jody (first appearance); M'Nagalah (first appearance); Abraham (flashback)
Synopsis: In a small mining town the Swamp Thing discovers a monster lurking in tunnel 13.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #8 published January 1974
was The Lurker in Tunnel 13! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #9 published March 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Stalker from Beyond!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson; Jeff Jones (uncredited, see notes)
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Rufe; Elmo; Abigail Arcane; Matt Cable; Smithers; Captain Brad Samson; Private Optik; O'Reilly; Trumbo; Twitchett
Synopsis: Swamp Thing returns to the swamp only to find that an alien ship has crashed there and its occupant is attempting to repair his ship. Matt Cable and a squad of men show up looking for the alien.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #9 published March 1974
was The Stalker from Beyond! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: Kaluta appears to have inked all or most of pages 11-20.
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Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Anton Arcane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #10 published May 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Man Who Would Not Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s): Bernie Wrightson
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Feature(s): Swamp Thing
Character(s): Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; "Hunk" Dorry; Auntie De Luvian; Samson Parminter; Elsbeth; Black Jubal; Un-Men; Anton Arcane; Cranius
Synopsis: Anton Arcane and his Un-Men attack the Swamp Thing, but he is saved by the resurrected corpse of Black Jubal.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSwamp Thing #10 published May 1974
was The Man Who Would Not Die! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: He has become a modern legend,...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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