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Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) comic books 1972-1974

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) #1 CGC 6.5
    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

    1st app. Alec and Linda Holland, Matt Cable

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3726587002

    Starts Jul 6

    "Dark Genesis." While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Includes brief bios of Wein and Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) #1 CGC 6.5
    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

    1st app. Alec and Linda Holland, Matt Cable

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #0190220009

    Starts Jul 22

    "Dark Genesis." While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Includes brief bios of Wein and Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) #2 CGC 8.5
    Published Jan 1973 by DC.

    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4365697001

    Starts Jul 22

    "The Man Who Wanted Forever." The Un-Men capture Swamp Thing (who is said to be 7' 3" in height and 547 pounds in this story) and take him to their creator, Dr. Anton Arcane, who wants to become a Swamp Thing himself. Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.