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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) #1 VF- 7.5
    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

    1st app. Alec and Linda Holland, Matt Cable

    Signed by artist Berni Wrightson (first page, personalized "To Elvis") with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

    Ended Aug 16 2016
    Winning Bid $102

    "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. Grade: VF- 7.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)