We get to have a better look at the previously planned Villain for Swamp Thing in the newly revealed behind the scene videos. The New Swamp Thing Faces a DC TV Villain's Return. The Swamp Thing can inhabit and animate vegetable matter anywhere, including alien plants, even sentient ones, and construct it into a body for himself. A new Swamp Thing behind-the-scenes video features a great look at Kevin Durand’s transformation as Floronic Man. After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. Saga of the Swamp Thing: Issues 20-24. Rodgers served a number of years as the Swamp Thing before taking his place in the Parliament of Trees, the final resting place of his predecessors, where his consciousness would live on as the flesh of his body died. By Eric Joseph @RealEricJoseph 1 year ago. But this time, the monster has no patience. While the new Swamp Thing may have defeated the villainous Pale Stranger, someone even worse is poised to make a comeback. A ten-issue miniseries retitled with a "the" at the beginning written by Ram V with art by Mike Perkins began publication in March 2021. Swamp Thing is an American superhero horror television series created by Gary Dauberman and Mark Verheiden for DC Universe, based on the DC Comics character of the same name. DC's The New 52 continuity made several changes, though mostly highlighting previous abilities and a physical look not dissimilar from previous incarnations. His power limits have yet to be established. And then he dies. Durock reprised the role again in the 1990 television series. Swamp Thing was expected to return to the big screen in Dark Universe, a horror-flavored DC movie inspired by the comic book series Justice League Dark. The New 52 reboot did bring the Swamp Thing further into the shared universe continuity by placing him permanently in the Justice League Dark team lineup, partnering with many familiar faces like John Constantine, Zatanna and Deadman. But if Jason and Swamp Thing were to fight, I’d bet on Swamp Thing. This corresponds with the fictional biography and dates of Hillman Periodicals' character The Heap, published 1942-1953. Anton Arcane is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. If you think Swamp Thing is creepy, wait until you meet some of his enemies! The Swamp Thing is a fictional superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. After a violent incident with a special chemical, a research scientist is turned into a swamp plant monster. Also, Vaughan's Swamp Thing does not seem to have been divorced from the humanity of his Alec Holland self. Later in the comics, Swamp Thing was wrongly believed to also be dead and Sunderland sends out scientist Jason Woodrue to examine the body. Derek Mears portrays the eponymous Swamp Thing, a plant-elemental creature who fights malevolent forces around a Louisiana swamp with the help of medical doctor Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed). He’s a swamp … Len Wein was the writer for the first 13 issues, before David Michelinie and Gerry Conway finished up the series. Moore's Swamp Thing broadened the scope of the series to include ecological and spiritual concerns while retaining its horror-fantasy roots. [10] Collins resurrected Anton Arcane, along with the Sunderland Corporation, as foils for the Swamp Thing. Moore’s run on Saga of the Swamp Thing starts with the title character holding his arch nemesis Arcane as the villain dies. Swamp Thing Season Finale’s Post-Credits Scene Introduces A DC Comics Villain. As Swamp Thing continues to round out its cast, the latest addition is the always reliable Will Patton, who was last seen as The Sheriff in David Gordon Green's Halloween revival. DiC Entertainment's Swamp Thing animated series debuted on Fox Kids in April 1991, with Len Carlson providing the voice of the Swamp Thing. Fans were understandably concerned when DC Universe’s first foray into horror was unexpectedly cut short. The last two issues saw the Swamp Thing transformed back into Alec Holland and having to fight one last menace as an ordinary human. Len Wein came up with the idea for the character while riding a subway in Queens. Clearer Vision of the Planned Villain Just five days after its debut, the Swamp Thing writer’s room had plenty of plans for a sophomore outing before it’s unexpected termination. For other uses, see, McAvennie "1970s" in Dolan, p. 153: "Following his debut in, Manning, Matthew K. 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