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A Long-Lost Swamp Thing Story Finally Gets Published
Back in 1989, DC Comics opted not to publish an issue of Swamp Thing by Rich Veitch and Michael Zulli largely because of a controversial storyline that saw the titular hero meet Jesus Christ. Now, 36 years later, DC is finally releasing the story in its original form.
After shelving the book in 1989, Veitch and those involved in the lost storyline quit the book. Decades later, DC Comics is bringing the issue to print and will complete the four-issue arc with Vince Locke and Trish Mulvihill stepping in to help bring Zulli's pencils to life. The four issues will be retitled, Swamp Thing: 1989. Check out Veitch and Zulli's cover art below. Additionally, Zulli's original cover will also be available as a variant.
Over three decades since the controversy and cancellation, Rick Veitch's legendary lost issues are completed! After a renowned two year run on the series, Veitch's grand finale to Swamp Thing was cut short, and never to see print! Whispers and leaks hinted at the epic untold saga for years. Now, for the first time, that final story is told! As Swamp Thing is cast back through time, he will come to meet a carpenter who will change the trajectory of his life, and the DC Universe forever. The origin of Etrigan , and Swamp Thing's journey to the beginning of time starts here!
Swamp Thing 1989 #1 arrives at CaptCan Comics on April 29th, 2026. Pre-order the issue now to ensure you don't miss out.
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