Swamp Thing #1 - Bernie Wrightson art & cover + 1st issue

Bernie Wrightson

1.  Swamp Thing v1 #1, 1972 - Technically, this first issue marks the first appearance of the second version of the Swamp Thing. Originally set around the late 19th century, the central characters from House of Secrets #92 are reintroduced in a modern day setting. Alec Holland (formerly Alex Olsen) and wife Linda are now bio-chemists working for the government on a top secret project. The Swamp Thing's new origin resembles the old, but in a different context. Bernie Wrightson, the original artist, begins an astonishing run on this series. His stunning cover shows the Swamp Thing newly emerging from the bog, water oozing from the monster's body. In the background, tree branches form an arc, adding cohesion and framing the scene. Wrightson's interiors are equally breathtaking, populated with darkened, sharply defined drawings within navigable page layouts. Three exemplary splash pages appear perfectly timed, each artistically worthy of standing alone. On the letters page, the artist provides portraits of himself and writer Len Wein. Wrightson not only delivers an outstanding issue, but sets a new standard for the comic art form. This story was later reprinted in DC Special Series #2 and Roots of the Swamp Thing #1. This is 1 of 10 Swamp Thing issues by Wrightson. /// key 1st issue / Top 10 Wrightson comics / Wrightson gallery
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Wrightson cover pencils and inks = *****
"Dark Genesis" Wrightson story pencils and inks 24 pages = *****
Two text illustrations Wrightson pencils and inks 1 page = ***

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