The Saga of Swamp Thing
DC · 1982–1985 · 38 issues
About the series
In the early 1980s, DC Comics transformed The Saga of Swamp Thing from a conventional monster comic into a landmark of literary horror and ecological mythmaking. Under the visionary writing of Alan Moore, with haunting art by Stephen Bissette and others, the series redefined its protagonist—the elemental avatar Swamp Thing—while weaving a dark, philosophical narrative that influenced comics for decades. Running 38 issues from 1982 to 1985, this series expanded the DC Universe's supernatural corner with appearances by The Phantom Stranger and a cast of humans entangled in the swamp's mysteries. It remains a cornerstone of mature, artistic storytelling in mainstream comics.