Why it's Hot:
- Cover art by Bernie Wrightson
- 1st appearance and origin of the second Swamp Thing, Alec Holland
- 1st appearance of Matt Cable (later becomes Sandman's raven, Matthew)
- 1st appearance of Linda Holland
- 1st appearance of Nathan Ellery
- 1st cameo appearance of Anton Arcane and the Un-Men
- 1st ongoing Swamp Thing solo title
- White Pages
Synopsis:
Biochemist Alec Holland and his wife Linda develop a bio-restorative formula in a secret laboratory hidden within a Louisiana swamp. When a criminal organization known as the Conclave demands the rights to the formula, the Hollands refuse, leading to a catastrophic explosion. Coated in the chemical serum and engulfed in flames, Alec plunges into the dark swamp waters, giving rise to the tragic swamp creature known as the Swamp Thing.
