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—the Swamp Thing!

Written By:
Len Wein
Pencils:
Bernie Wrightson
Inks:
Bernie Wrightson
Cover By:
Bernie Wrightson