Swamp Thing #17
In "The Destiny Machine," Matt and Abby are captured and brought to the lair of the resurrected Nathan Ellery, who's teamed up with a disillusioned scientist wielding a mind-destroying machine. With the Swamp Thing navigating deadly traps, the fate of the world's leaders hangs in the balance as he fights to free his friends. Written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Nestor Redondo, with colors by Tatjana Wood and letters by Marcos Pelayos, this 1975 issue features a cover by Redondo that captures the eerie tension of the moment.
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While searching for Bolt, Matt and Abby are captured and taken to the lair of the resurrected Nathan Ellery. Ellery is working with a disillusioned scientist who has developed a machine which is able to destroy the minds of the world's leaders simultaneously. Avoiding a number of deadly traps, the Swamp Thing frees his friends. Ellery and the Doctor are killed.
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