Swamp Thing

by Alan Moore

Swamp Thing tells the story of scientist Alec Holland, who is transformed into a creature known as the Swamp Thing after a lab accident. He discovers he is a being of vegetable matter, that he can control plants, and that he has a connection to the 'Green,' the force that connects all plant life on Earth. After he learns of his origins, he embarks on a journey to find his place in the world.

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Mon Jan 08 03:03 pm

Roles for Swamp Thing

Alec Holland / Swamp Thing

Originally a human named Alec Holland, he transforms into the Swamp Thing after a violent incident in his lab. Under Moore's writing, he becomes a complex character, embodying the connection between humanity and the environment, with profound ties to the Earth and elemental forces.

Abigail Arcane

central figure in the series, Abby becomes the love interest of Swamp Thing. She is a complex character with a deep connection to Swamp Thing and her own ties to the supernatural, particularly through her family.

Anton Arcane

Abby's uncle and a primary antagonist, Anton is a sorcerer and scientist obsessed with immortality and power, often clashing with Swamp Thing and causing much of the suffering in Abby's life.

John Constantine

A British occult detective and con man, Constantine becomes a guide and sometimes manipulator of Swamp Thing, introducing him to the broader supernatural elements of the DC universe.