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Alanna

**Alanna**, also known as **Alanna Strange**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. She first appeared in *Showcase* #17 (December 1958), but her first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #57 (February 1987). She was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky.

## History

The Rannians are in outer appearance identical to Earth-based humans, but their internal anatomy is slightly different. Alanna has educated by her father, so she is adept at the planet's advanced Rannian technology. Her father was responsible for the invention of many highly technological items including the Zeta beam. The device was created to communicate with other worlds, but due to high levels of radiation, it became a teleportation device. It brought an unexpected alien to their world: the scientist Adam Strange. Arriving in Sardath's lab, he was shocked to find he was on another world, but he is soon calmed on the introduction of Alanna. Because of their different worlds, she can only see her husband using Zeta-Beam technology. Alanna along with Adam become the proctors of their world, she is an action hero in her own right, more than adept with a blaster.

Eventually due to their interaction the two characters married, and this is when she took the last name Strange, an Earth custom as Rannians do not have last names. The couple went on many adventures together all over this strange world, but each time her husband would be transported back to Earth. But with Sardath's help Adam could track the Zeta-Beams and return to his friends and family on Rann.

It was revealed in time the society of Rann have become sterile and the accident that brought Adam to Rann was not true. Sardath knew his people were doomed if didn't do something, so he brought an Earthling to the planet to help. After a time, Alanna became pregnant and they had a daughter named Aleea Strange.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Science:** Gifted in understanding the finer concepts of Rannian technology, Alanna is currently under training with her father. She understands and can assist in Zeta Beam teleports.
* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic):‎** She is an above average hand-to-hand combatant and her experience with the jet pack has made her proficient in aerial combat as well.
* **Tactical Analysis:** Alanna a keen analytical mind and is a master tactician and strategist.

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

* Fireproof insulated costume and helmet. The helmet is also equipped with a shield that protects Alanna from harmful atmospheric conditions.

### Transportation

* Alanna frequently uses a Rannian rocket pack, which she wears upon her back for atmospheric travel. When teleporting between Earth and Rann, Alanna makes use of the Zeta-Beam.

### Weapons

* Alanna uses a ray gun developed by Rannian scientists.
List of Swamp Thing (1990) episodes

***Swamp Thing* episodes**

## Season 1

1. "The Emerald Heart"
2. "The Living Image"
3. "The Death of Dr. Arcane"
4. "Legend of the Swamp Maiden"
5. "Spirit of the Swamp"
6. "Blood Wind"
7. "Grotesquery"
8. "Natural Enemy"
9. "Treasure"
10. "New Acquaintance"
11. "Falco"
12. "From Beyond the Grave"
13. "The Shipment"
14. "Birth Marks"
15. "Dark Side of the Mirror"
16. "Silent Screams"
17. "Walk a Mile in My Shoots"
18. "The Watchers"
19. "The Hunt"
20. "Touch of Death"
21. "Tremors of the Heart"
22. "The Prometheus Parabola"

## Season 2

1. "Night of the Dying"
2. "Love Lost"
3. "Mist Demeanor"
4. "A Nightmare on Jackson Street"
5. "Better Angels"
6. "Children of the Fool"
7. "A Jury of His Fears"
8. "Poisonous"
9. "Smoke and Mirrors"
10. "This Old House of Mayan"
11. "Sonata"

## Season 3

1. "Dead and Married"
2. "Powers of Darkness"
3. "Special Request"
4. "What Goes Around, Comes Around"
5. "Fear Itself"
6. "Changes"
7. "Destiny"
8. "Tatania"
9. "Mirador's Brain"
10. "Lesser of Two Evils"
11. "Revelations"
12. "Easy Prey"
13. "The Handyman"
14. "Future Tense"
15. "Hide in the Night"
16. "Pay Day"
17. "The Return of LaRoche"
18. "Rites of Passage"
19. "Never Alone"
20. "A Most Bitter Pill"
21. "The Curse"
22. "Judgment Day"
23. "Eye of the Storm"
24. "Vendetta"
25. "The Hurting"
26. "The Burning Times"
27. "The Specter of Death"
28. "Cross-Fired"
29. "Patient Zero"
30. "The Chains of Forever"
31. "In the Beginning"
32. "Brotherly Love"
33. "An Eye for an Eye"
34. "Yo Ho Ho"
35. "Heart of Stone"
36. "Romancing Arcane"
37. "Swamp of Dreams"
38. "Heart of the Mantis"
39. "That's a Wrap"
Falling Red Star (Episode)

## Falling Red Star

### Synopsis

Swamp Thing, Bayou Jack and Tomahawk help NASA retrieve a nuclear-powered satellite that has crash-landed in the swamp. Meanwhile, Arcane desires the satellite for his own advantage.

## Cast

### Voice Cast Members

* Len Carlson as Swamp Thing
* Don Francks as Anton Arcane
* Harvey Atkin as Tomahawk
* Philip Akin as Bayou Jack
* Errol Slue as Dr. Deemo
* Gordon Masten as Skinman
* Joe Matheson as Weed Killer
* Paulina Gillis as Abigail Arcane
* Jonathan Potts as Delbert
* Richard Yearwood as J.T.

## External Links

* Falling Red Star on IMDb
* Falling Red Star on DC Wiki
Born on the Bayou

"**Born on the Bayou**" is a song which is featured in the 1989 movie *The Return of Swamp Thing*. The song was performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

## Lyrics

*Now when I was just a little boy*

*Standin' to my daddy's knee*

*My papa said, "Son, don't let the man get you*

*Do what he done to me*

'*Cause he'll get you*

'*Cause he'll get you now, now"*

*And I can remember the fourth of July*

*Runnin' through the backwood, bare*

*And I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'*

*Chasin' down a hoodoo there*

*Chasin' down a hoodoo there*

*Born on the bayou*

*Born on the bayou*

*Born on the bayou*

*Wish I was back on the bayou*

*Rollin' with some Cajun Queen*

*Wishin' I were a fast freight train*

*Just a chooglin' on down to New Orleans*

*Born on the bayou*

*Born on the bayou*

*Born on the bayou*

*Do it, do it, do it, do it*

*Oh, Lord*

*Oh, get back, buddy*

*And I can remember the fourth of July*

*Runnin' through the backwood, bare*

*And I can still hear my old hound dog barkin'*

*Chasin' down a hoodoo there*

*Chasin' down a hoodoo there*

*Born on the bayou*

*Born on the bayou*

*Born on the bayou*

*Alright, do, do, do, do*

*Mmm, oh*

## External links

* Born on the Bayou on Wikipedia
* Born on the Bayou on LyricWiki
* Born on the Bayou on Amazon
* Born on the Bayou on Apple Music
* Born on the Bayou on Spotify
Great Darkness

The **Great Darkness** is a fictional disaster in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. It first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #49 (June 1986), and was created by Alan Moore and Stan Woch.

## History

When the Creator said "Let there be light", the **Original Darkness** retreated and stayed inactive for unknown ages.

During the world-shattering event known as the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a cult known as the Brujería wakened it, hoping to destroy God and re-shape the world. This was the culmination of a series of arcane machinations labelled as "American Gothic". John Constantine and the Swamp Thing worked for a long time to prevent the awakening, and chose to oppose the Evil. Siding with them was a gathering of supernatural heroes, as well as parts of the angelic and demonic armies of Heaven and Hell. Another faction of Hell, led by the Demons Three, sided with the Darkness.

The **Primordial Darkness** soon gained consciousness, but was unsure about the purpose of its existence. Several heroes tried to battle it, but they were easily defeated and drawn into its almost infinite being. The encounters taught the Darkness a lot. Etrigan told the Darkness that it was Evil, Dr. Fate explained that Evil was despicable, and the Spectre taught it revenge. All the encounters only served to further strengthen the Darkness and point its aggression towards Heaven. Finally, Swamp Thing entered the Darkness, and tried to explain his theory of evil—that good and evil define each other and that one cannot exist without its counterpart. The Darkness then reached its hand towards Heaven, and to the surprise of everyone, God reached out His hand as well. The two of them embraced and merged, and the Darkness became part of God's own being. The world was never the same again. Good and Evil would still exist, but were forever inseparable like Yin and Yang.

The **Primal Darkness** was never seen again, but the event sparked a civil war in Hell, that ended with it being ruled by a Triumvirate, composed of Lucifer, Beelzebub, and Azazel. The realm of the Darkness has since become known as the Shadowlands, a power source for beings such as the Shade, Culp, Obsidian, and others.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Omnipotence**
* **Darkness Manipulation**

## Notes

* The Great Darkness is not to be confused with the Legion of Super-Heroes storyline, "The Great Darkness Saga".

## Trivia

* The Great Evil Beast is the true source and the embodiment of all that is evil and darkness in the Multiverse.

## External links

* Great Darkness on Wikipedia
* Great Darkness on DC Wiki
Oboe Hardison

**Oboe Hardison** is a fictional character created for 1990's *Swamp Thing*. He was portrayed by Anthony Galde.

## History

Oboe Hardison was a friend of the Langford family and helped to maintain the boat house on the lake near the Langford home in Louisiana. A young and affable man, Oboe befriended his employer Savanna Langford's nine-year-old grandson Jim Kipp. Oboe was present at Savanna's funeral only a short time later and brought his girlfriend with him to the reception luncheon. Oboe also had an encounter with an blond-haired criminal named Eleanor who asked him about renting motor boats.

Oboe consoled Tressa Kipp when it was believed that her son Jim had been killed in a bicycle accident.
A Jury of His Fears (Episode)

## A Jury of His Fears

### Synopsis

Dr. Arcane is judged by the victims of his evil when he is killed by a laboratory accident. In this mock trial, he finds out who hates him and why while he unsuccessfully tries to defend himself.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

* Mark Lindsay Chapman as Anton Arcane
* Scott Garrison as Will Kipp
* Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

### Guest Stars

* Carrell Myers as Tressa Kipp
* Patrick Neil Quinn as Alec Holland
* Kevin Quigley as Graham/Hairdresser
* Rusty Pouch as Lab Tech/Bailiff
* John Hoye as Juror with Eye Patch
* Felipe Savahge as as One-Armed Man
* Walter Von as Nervous Scientist

## External Links

* A Jury of His Fears on IMDb
* A Jury of His Fears on DC Wiki
Aniela Arcane

**Aniela Arcane** is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. She first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #83 (February 1989). She was created by Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala.

## History

Aniela Arcane as the daughter of Anaïs and Josip Arcane and the younger sister of Anton Arcane.

During World War I, Anaïs took her children away from their beleaguered village and sought shelter with Aniela's distant cousin, Hans von Hammer, the notorious "Hammer of Hell" of the German skies. As children, the Arcane siblings were quite close, except for Anton, whom he sexually abuses her as she grown older. When Aniela learned of her brother's grotesque scientific experiments, she turned against him.

## Notes

* Aniela Arcane's final fate has never been revealed, but given her age at the time of World War I, it is reasonable to assume that she has since passed away.
Funky Flashman

**Funky Flashman** is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Mister Miracle* #6 (February 1972), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2 #76 (September 1988). He was created by Jack Kirby.

## History

Little is known about the huckster known as Funky Flashman before his employment for a man called "Colonel Mockingbird". At his employer's death, Flashman assumed control of his decaying estate and lived in relative comfort until his former-employee's resources were depleted. Funky's only companion was his boot-licking butler, Houseroy, who deluded himself into thinking he'd inherit Flashman's fortune after his death.

Seeking new sources of income, Flashman offered his management skills to the escape artist Mister Miracle. Robbing his employee of Apokoliptian technology was his undoing when its signals led the Female Furies, who were hunting Miracle, to Flashman's estate which they destroyed.

Flashman would later ally himself with the Secret Society of Super-Villains as their public relations officer, a relationship also doomed to failure. Flashman was eventually reduced to petty-ante scams, but is always looking towards the next big score.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Charisma**
* **Business Management**

## Trivia

* Based on Jack Kirby's former partner Stan Lee, whom Kirby had broken away from in part for taking all the credit for his work in their collaborations.
* Actually, Flashman is bald and unbearded; he wears wig and fake beard.
Moon Fawn

**Moon Fawn** is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. She first appeared in *Tomahawk* #131 (December 1970), but her first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #86 (May 1989). She was created by Robert Kanigher and Frank Thorne.

## History

Moon Fawn was an Apache princess who lived during the latter half of the 18th century and early 19th century.

She was the daughter of tribal leader Grey Elk and the sister of Wise Owl. In 1780, Grey Elk discovered a column of amber which housed the spirit of an Earth elemental. This was actually the essence of Alec Holland, the 20th century elemental known as the Swamp Thing. Holland communed with Grey Elk and told him facts about the future, which Grey Elk took as prophecy. One such prophecy showed that Moon Fawn was destined to marry a white man named Thomas Haukins.

In 1800, Moon Fawn and her brother met Tom Haukins, aka Tomahawk, and gave him a fragment of the amber that contained the Swamp Thing's spirit. The two fell in love and Moon Fawn helped Tomahawk forego the ways of the "civilized" world and return to the wilderness with her. They lived in Echo Valley and were married, much to the chagrin of Tomahawk's rival suitor, Grey Wolf. Shortly thereafter, Moon Fawn gave birth to Tomahawk's son, Hawk. She later had a second son, Small Eagle.

Moon Fawn's final fate has never been recorded, though she is officially deemed as deceased.

## References

1. ↑ *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #85 (April 1989)
Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky

**Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky** is a fictional character in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Firestorm* Vol. 2, #1 (June 1982), but his first appearance in Swamp Thing comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #85 (April 1989). He was created by Gerry Conway and Pat Broderick.

## History

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was a Native American shaman of an unspecified tribe. His father was an even more powerful mystic, and indoctrinated Bison into an inter-tribal clan known as the Black Bison Cult. Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky was a faithful member of the cult, and as such, inherited two mystical sigils of office – the sacred talisman and the shaman's coup-stick. By the close of the 19th century, the Black Bison Cult had dwindled in membership and broken apart. Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky lived in the burroughs of Manhattan where he raised his children.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's great grandson was born Black-Cloud-In-Morning, but as an adult he took the more anglicized name – John Ravenhair. Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky loathed the fact that his blood-descendent should shed his birth name. He became even more incensed when he discovered that John was dating a white woman named Vanessa Tremont. He tolerated John's modernized ways, but always attempted to indoctrinate him in the ancient traditions of his people.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky discovered a democratic New York senator named Walter Reilly had donated several Bison Cult artifacts to the Museum of Natural Sciences. The old man was outraged. He boldly blamed Reilly for stealing his people's heritage. He gave his son, John, the Bison Cult's ancient talisman and made him promise to wear it at all times. Shortly thereafter, Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky walked to Central Park where he began conducting a cult ritual. Two muggers named Zero and Beanbag came upon him just as he had concluded the spell. Hoping to rob him of any possible riches he might possess, the two thugs bashed him across the back of the skull, killing him.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's spirit lived on however. He channeled his essence into the sacred talisman and took possession of his great-grandson, John. Through Ravenhair, Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky became the super-villain known as Black Bison. He terrorized the patrons at the New York Museum of Natural History and stormed off upon an animated white steed towards the home of Walter Reilly. He kidnapped Walter's daughter, Lorraine, and took her to the Storybook Land area of Central Park. The super-hero known as Firestorm arrived and battled through a cadre of animated statues. It was not Firestorm's vigilance however that eventually stopped Black Bison – but Vanessa Tremont. She arrived in the park and spoke directly to the soul of John Ravenhair. Ravenhair's spirit gained strength and successfully pushed his great-grandfather's evil spirit back into the talisman. With Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's essence submerged, John regained control of his body.

Bison-Black-As-Midnight-Sky's corporeal remains were buried at the Fresh Meadows Cemetery in Queens, New York.
Ecstacy

**Estacy** is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Hellblazer* #12 (December 1988), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #96 (June 1990). He was created by Jamie Delano and Richard Piers Rayner.

## History

With his twin Agony, Estacy has served Hell faithfully since time immemorial. As the rulership of Hell has changed, they have retained their position.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Demonic Physiology:** As a supernatural creature from Hell, The average demon possesses the potential for the following power set:
	+ **Possession:** They can possess human bodies and use them as hosts while also manifest his supernatural powers through them.
	+ **Accelerated Healing:** They are capable of rapid cellular regeneration of his host bodies.
	+ **Immortality:** They do not age, get tired, don't require food, air, or water; and can potentially live forever unless they are killed.
	+ **Superhuman Strength:** They are supernaturally strong.
	+ **Superhuman Speed:** They can move at superhuman speed.
	+ **Shapeshifting:** They can take on the appearance of other people or cast illusions that make look like another person.
Fokker Dr.I

The **Fokker Dr.I** was the fictional plane of choice of the Enemy Ace, Hans von Hammer, in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. It first appeared in *Our Army at War* #151 (February 1965), but its first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #82 (January 1989). It was created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert.

## History

The Fokker Dr. I Dreidecker (triplane) was a World War I fighter aircraft designed by Reinhold Platz and built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke. The Dr.I saw widespread service in the spring of 1918. It became renowned as the aircraft in which the "Hammer of Hell", Hans von Hammer, gained many aerial combat victories throughout World War I.
Mobius Chair

The **Mobius Chair** is a time-space / dimensional vehicle operated by the New God Metron in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. The chair allows him to travel and observe the universe. It first appeared in *New Gods* #1 (March 1971), but its first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #62 (July 1987). It was created by Jack Kirby.

## History

### Prime Earth

The chair is created by Mobius, also known as the Anti-Monitor, to assist in his quest for knowledge. He later gave it to Metron, but it was taken from him by Batman. After the events of the Darkseid War, Owlman took control of it for a short time, taking Grid with him inside of the chair. However, when Owlman, Grid, Metron, and the Mobius chair arrived on the moon, they met a mysterious force that killed them all, leaving the Mobius Chair vacant.

The chair re-appeared during Wally West's travels across the Multiverse. It helped Wally understand how the events of Flashpoint ended up unmooring him and his kids from reality. After spending one last night with his kids, Wally willingly sat on the chair, allowing himself to take possession of the knowledge it held. After seeing his kids safely returned, Wally realizes that the chair was actually touched by the mysterious force, granting it its power.

## Capabilities

The Mobius Chair is Metron's technological masterpiece and allows him to cross space-time and interdimensional barriers. Its only known power source is Element X. Some of its functions resemble a Mother Box, such as:

* **Nigh-Omniscience:** The Mobius Chair gifts its user near-omniscient sight and understanding of the universe. It contains all knowledge of the New Gods, maps and history of all locations visited by Metron. It was later imbued with the power of Doctor Manhattan. This added Manhattan's "atemporal vision" to the chair, the ability to see the past, present, and future simultaneously.
	+ **Cosmic Awareness**
	+ **Precognition**
	+ **Retrocognition**
* **Interstellar Travel / Teleportation:** The Mobius Chair's main capability is to travel and teleport through space, time and other dimensions in a matter of mere seconds. It can also fly.
* **Energy Projection:** Due to Doctor Manhattan imbuing his Anti-Crisis Energy into the chair, Wally West was able to draw upon this cosmic energy to boost his power.
* **Life Support:** The Mobius Chair enables its user to survive the rigors of space and others environments.
* **Danger and Life Sense**
* **Force Field:** It has a powerful force field to protect itself from any attacks and can also be used to contain enemies. Even metahumans with the power to phase cannot cross this field.
* **Holograms:** Creates holograms to distract his enemies or display information.
* **Tractor-Beam:** It has a powerful tractor-beam that can pull a planet.
* **Sentience:** The Mobius Chair chooses who is worthy and capable of using, if the person isn't worthy, it's power will overwhelm and kill the individual. **The Chair** requested **Tempus Fuginaut** to bring **Wally West** to be it's host, determining him worthy of wielding its power.
Birth Marks (Episode)

## Birth Marks

### Synopsis

A runaway teenage synthetic human, named Abigail, escapes from Dr. Woodrue's lab when it explodes and is seen running through the streets by Will, who takes her in. Meanwhile, a baby is swept away by the waters of the swamp from the same explosion into the arms of the Swamp Thing.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

* Mark Lindsay Chapman as Anton Arcane
* Carrell Myers as Tressa Kipp
* Scott Garrison as Will Kipp
* Kari Wührer as Abigail
* Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

### Guest Stars

* William Whitehead as Dr. Hollister
* Kevin Quigley as Graham
* Doc Duhame as Keifer

## External links

* Birth Marks on IMDb
* Birth Marks on DC Wiki
Lesser of Two Evils (Episode)

## Lesser of Two Evils

### Synopsis

Dr. Arcane's rival, Carla Jeffries (Tyne Daly) takes over his business, putting Arcane in the streets and stealing his "loyal assistant", Graham. Swamp Thing discovers that she's a much more formidable enemy than Arcane ever was.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

* Mark Lindsay Chapman as Anton Arcane
* Scott Garrison as Will Kipp
* Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

### Guest Stars

* Kevin Quigley as Graham
* Shaun Padget as Debbie
* Tyne Daly as Carla Jeffries

## External Links

* Lesser of Two Evils on IMDb
* Lesser of Two Evils on DC Wiki
Jeryl Prescott

**Jeryl Prescott Sales** (born March 25, 1964) is an American actress. She portrays Madame Xanadu on DC Universe's *Swamp Thing*.

## Biography

Best known for her role as Jacqui in the AMC series The Walking Dead, she also had a recurring role during the second season of Ray Donovan and on the adaptation of the comic book series Powers. On October 2018, it was announced she joined the cast of Swamp Thing.

## Credits

### *Swamp Thing*

#### Season 1

* Pilot Madame Xanadu
* Worlds Apart Madame Xanadu
* He Speaks Madame Xanadu
* Darkness on the Edge of Town Madame Xanadu

## References

1. ↑ https://deadline.com/2018/10/swamp-thing-walking-dead-madame-xanadu-dc-universe-jeryl-prescott-dc-comics-1202489953/
Monitor

The **Monitor** is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *New Teen Titans* #21 (July 1982), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #30 (November 1984). He was created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.

## History

The Monitor was a cosmic entity that spawned on the lifeless moon of Oa in response to a cosmic imbalance caused by Krona's experiment that created the matter and antimatter universes. The Monitor spent his early life in silent meditation learning the secrets of the universe. However, sensing his antimatter enemy's existence and knowing it wanted him dead, they engaged in a million year war – ending in a draw, with both rendered immobile and unconscious. They remained that way for nine billion years, until the dawn of the Crisis on Infinite Earths.

### Crisis on Infinite Earths

When Pariah inadvertently freed the Anti-Monitor, the Monitor was awakened as well. He planned to protect the Multiverse. He observed Pariah trapped within his netherversal chamber.

Building a ship, the Monitor scoured the Earths for heroes he would need for his ultimate confrontation with the Anti-Monitor. He raised Harbinger from a child to serve as his assistant. Together, they gathered data on the Multiverse.

As Antimatter swept across the Multiverse, the Monitor grew weaker as each positive matter universe was destroyed.

The Monitor was killed by an Anti-Monitor controlled Harbinger, his powers being transferred to her – part of his plan to save the remaining universes.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Monitor Physiology:** As a Monitor, the Monitor possesses nigh-infinite power and drew his power from the Multiverse and he is tied to all positive matter. He was described as one of the most powerful being in the Multiverse.
* **Cosmic Awareness:** He was able to sense his counterpart's existence in the Anti-Matter Universe and fight with him from Oa's moon on equal footing for one million years using energy powers (though the feedback of a simultaneous attack placed him in suspended animation for eons).
* **Energy Construct Creation:** He was able to save Pariah (and possibly empower him to never die and be always drawn to where the Anti-Monitor was about to strike next) and create an entire satellite headquarters out of nothingness. As a Monitor he can, as told by Metron, "Create with a thought".

### Weaknesses

* **Power Loss:** The Monitor's level of power depends on the number of positive matter universes. If the number reduces, his powers will also reduce.

## Notes

* This version of the Monitor, including all history and corresponding appearances, was erased from existence following the collapse of the original Multiverse in the 1985–86 *Crisis on Infinite Earths* limited series. Even though versions of the character may have since appeared, this information does not apply to those versions.
Church of Blood

The **Church of Blood** is a violent international cult, run for centuries by the descendants of the founder, all called Brother Blood, in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. The cult worked hard to maintain an image of benevolence, but was exposed by the Teen Titans. They first appeared in *New Teen Titans* #21 (July 1982), but their first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, Annual #3 (1987). They were created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.

## History

The Church of Blood originated in the small European country of Zandia. Beginning in 1202, Christian knights of the Fourth Crusade pillaged Zandia and massacred its people. An unnamed priest led the Zandians in fighting back against the Crusaders and ultimately drove them from their country. Shortly afterwards, the priest had the pit in his church filled with the blood of slain Crusaders. A year later the priest bathed in the pit of blood, which he claimed gave him strength and immortality, and took the name of the first Brother Blood. During his life time, the original Brother Blood founded the Church of Blood, in which he himself was worshiped.

Blood controlled Zandia and the Church gained thousands of believers, many of whom came from outside the country as the Church sought the strongest to be its disciples while Zandia's own people were left to die. On his hundredth birthday, Brother Blood was slain by his son, who became the new Brother Blood. Since then, this has set a cycle in which one Brother Blood after another grew in power, until he was slain and succeeded by his own children.

In the present day, the Church of Blood's power and influence has grown considerably, having discreetly placing its members in governments, businesses, universities, and the news media. The Church attempted to seize control of the world, but only to be thwarted by the Teen Titans.

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

* Book of Blood
* Pool of Blood

## In other media

*Main article: Church of Blood in other media*
Dead and Married (Episode)

## Dead and Married

### Synopsis

Will finds a car in the swamp, and attached are two married ghosts and their remains. The search for their killer, who just might be an old acquaintance of theirs, begins with the help of Will and Swamp Thing.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

* Mark Lindsay Chapman as Anton Arcane
* Scott Garrison as Will Kipp
* Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

### Guest Stars

* Sheila Wills as Daphne Scott
* Tom Nowicki as Clarence Pickens
* Philip Michael Thomas as Barry Scott
* Marc Macaulay as Sheriff
* Tracy Roberts as Dorothy Pickens
* Timothy Bass as Bennie
* Joe Candelora as Smitty
* Dennis Neal as Roscoe
* Sandra Piero as Barbara

## External Links

* Dead and Married on IMDb
* Dead and Married on DC Wiki
Future Tense (Episode)

## Future Tense

### Synopsis

A chemical plant causing toxic damage to the swamp is the key to a darker future. The owner of the chemical plant and an obsessed journalist are teleported to the future to see first hand what the damage is causing.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

* Mark Lindsay Chapman as Anton Arcane
* Scott Garrison as Will Kipp
* Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

### Guest Stars

* Carrell Myers as Tressa Kipp
* Larry Black as Senator George Parker
* Paul Vroom as Harris
* Brett Rice as Headman
* Michael Edwards as David Spears

## Notes

* Not to be confused with the *Star Trek: Enterprise* episode of the same title.

## External Links

* Future Tense on IMDb
* Future Tense on DC Wiki
Dinosaurs

**Dinosaurs** are an extinct species in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. They first appeared in *Batman* #35 (June 1946), but their first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* #11 (August 1974).

## History

Dinosaurs ruled the land from 233 to 65 million years ago where most of them disappeared with unknown reason. Dinosaurs of the group Aves survived and diversified to become today's birds.

Most dinosaurs are extinct, but one group, the birds, thrives in the modern era. Some non-avian Dinosaurs survived at places like Dinosaur Island and Skartaris, and appeared time and time again to fight hero and villain alike, as real wild life, clones or robots resembling dinosaurs.

## Types

Tyrannosaurus rex; Apatosaurus; Ankylosaurus; Triceratops; Velociraptor; and many, many others.
Flying Stag

**Flying Stag**, also known as **Super-Chief**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *All-Star Western* #117 (March 1961), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #85 (April 1989). He was created by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino.

## History

In pre-Columbian America, east of what is now the United States, the Indian Iroques Flying Stag, when riding for a championship to choose the new Royaneh (supreme chieftain of the Iroquois nations), fell into a trap made by three Indians who wanted the same title. He begged the Manitu spirit to help him out of that hole, and Manitu gave him an amulet made from a meteor, which gave him "the strength of a thousand bears, speed that surpasses the fastest of the deer, and jumping prowess that surpasses those of the wolf". He managed to escape from the hole, and adopting a buffalo mask, created the identity of Saganowahna, the Super-Chief, and winning the championship with his own prowess, became the new Royaneh. When situation demanded, he would adopt his masked identity and uses his skills to defend his people. Super-Chief can be considered the first American superhero.

After his earthly life was over, Flying Stag began existence in an otherworldly paradise where he was accompanied by a pack of white wolves. Ralph Dibny and Doctor Fate encountered him during their tour of the mystical realms. During their visit, Jon Standing Bear, Flying Stag's descendent and successor to the role of Super-Chief, briefly appeared following his death. Flying Stag took the Manitou Stone back.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

Even without his Manitou Stone, Stag was a skillful warrior and athlete.

* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)**
* **Equestrianism**
* **Hunting**
* **Archery**
Congorilla

**Congorilla** is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Action Comics* #248 (January 1959), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* Comics was in *Swamp Thing Annual* Vol. 2, #3 (1987). He was created by Robert Bernstein and Howard Sherman.

## History

Congorilla is an enchanted golden gorilla with a range of abilities. When the explorer and adventurer Congo Bill is given a magic ring by his friend Kawolo, he gains the ability to transfer his consciousness into Congorilla's body and control it as his own.

While Bill is inside Congorilla's body, Congorilla is inside Bill's. The two form a bond and share many adventures. Due to Congo Bill's involvement with the Forgotten Heroes, Congorilla assists the team as Bill's other half in heroics. Eventually, when the two are back in Africa, an attack organized by the villain Prometheus causes the deaths of the gorilla family Congo Bill and Congorilla joined, as well as their friend and fellow hero Freedom Beast. Most importantly, though, Congorilla's mind and soul was inside Bill's body, which was also killed, effectively killing Congorilla while Bill became permanently trapped in the gorilla's body.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Enchanted Gorilla Physiology**
	+ **Immortality**
	+ **Size Alteration**
	+ **Superhuman Strength**
	+ **Superhuman Agility**
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**
	+ **Superhuman Durability**
	+ **Regeneration**
	+ **Enhanced Senses**
		- **Enhanced Sense of Smell**

## In other media

*Main article: Congorilla in other media*
Louisiana

**Louisiana** is a state in the United States of America.

## Points of Interest

* Langford Home
* Houma
* Marais
* Delroy's Roadhouse
* Marais Echo Weekly
* Belle Reve
* Montrivelle
* New Orleans
* Saint Roch

## Known inhabitants

### TV Show

#### Current inhabitants

* Matthew Cable
* Avery Sunderland
* Maria Sunderland
* Liz Tremayne
* Madame Xanadu
* Susie Coyle
* Delroy Tremayne
* Leon
* Karen Matthews
* Reed
* Riley

#### Former inhabitants

* Abby Arcane
* Avery Sunderland's father (deceased)
* Blaine (deceased)
* Eddie Coyle (deceased)
* Shawna Sunderland (deceased)

#### Known visitors

* Abby Arcane
* Alec Holland
* Harlan Edwards

### Comics

* Abby Arcane
* Swamp Thing/Alec Holland
* Anton Arcane
* Adrian Sterling *(19th century)*
* Amanda Waller
* Cinnamon *(19th century)*
* Gentleman Ghost
* Golden Eagle
* Hawkgirl
* Hawkman
* Night Hawk *(19th century)*
* Suicide Squad
Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing (Volume 1)

## Overview

***Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing*** reprints issues of *Saga of the Swamp Thing* beginning with issue #21, which began Alan Moore's run on the title. It continued to reprint issues in consecutive order until the series cancellation with issue #24 (which reprinted *Saga of the Swamp Thing* #43).

## See Also

* Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing (Volume 1)/Gallery

## External Links

* Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing (Volume 1) on DC Wiki
* Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing on Comic Vine
Nukeface

" *There's glory for ya, huh? Now, you just sit back a while, Ed... An' lemme tell ya 'bout Pennsylvania...*"
―Nukeface
**Nukeface** is a fictional character in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #35 (April 1985), and was created by Alan Moore and Steve Bissette.
Daily Planet

"*Whenever a story happens, the Planet gets it* first *and has it webbed* and *in print while the New York Times is still fishing for* sources*.*"
―Clark Kent
The **Daily Planet** is a fictional daily newspaper of Metropolis in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. It first appeared in *Action Comics* #23 (April 1940), but its first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #79 (December 1988). It was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

## History

Superman works there in his civilian identity as *Clark Kent*, along with fellow reporter Lois Lane, photographer James Olsen, business editor Lana Lang and editor-in-chief Perry White.

### Staff Members

* Alice White – Intern
* Allie
* Bill Stoker
* Bob Harley – Investigative Reporter
* Bostwick – Reporter
* Brad Hunter
* Mr. Bratten – Majority Stockholder
* Briscoe – Staff Member
* Bruce Wayne – Former Owner
* Catherine Grant – Gossip Columnist
* Clark Kent – Investigative Reporter
* Connie Hatch – Puzzle Editor
* Dave – Crime Columnist
* Ed Byrnes – Former Managing Editor; Later Night Time Editor
* Freddy Jones
* George Taylor – Managing Editor
* Harley Quinn – Love Columnist
* Hobb – Managing Editor
* Jack – Cameraman
* Jack Smart – Reporter
* James McCullough – Former City Editor
* James Olsen – Photo-Journalist
* Jamie Gillis – Photographer and Mark Spencer's Girlfriend
* Janice Denton – Features Editor
* Jennifer Owens – Receptionist
* John Corben – Reporter
* Joyce – Staff Member
* Justin Moore – Cub Reporter
* Kara Zor-El – Intern
* Lana Lang – Business Editor
* Lex Luthor – Former Owner
* Lois Lane – Investigative Reporter
* Marilyn – James McCullough's Secretary
* Marisol Leone – Owner
* Margaret Tempest – Reporter
* Mark Spencer – "Gofer"
* Mrs. Twipp – Local Business Reviews
* Pete Cromwell
* Percival Bratten – Reporter
* Perry White – Managing Editor
* Ronald Troupe – Reporter
* Ryan Lowell – Obituary Editor
* Sally Winfield – Perry White's Secretary
* Schuman
* Steve Bard – Reporter
* Steve Lombard – The Editor of the Sports Section
* Tom Weaver
* Vern
* Wendall Walters – Reporter
* Whit – Staff Member

## In other media

*Main article: Daily Planet in other media*
Mark Compass

**Mark Compass**, also known as **Captain Compass**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Star-Spangled Comics* #83 (August 1948), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #46 (March 1986). He was created by Jimmy Thompson.

## History

Mark Compass began as a frogman for the U.S. Navy and later commanded a few of the ships he had first served upon. He became well known as a capable and courageous captain, as well as a noted nautical investigator. Following his naval stint, Captain Compass was employed as a roving troubleshooter for Penny Steamship Lines. In his capacity as ship's detective aboard the S.S. *Nautilus*, Compass solved many mysteries on the high seas, as well as preventing crimes on the *Nautilus* and other vessels in the Penny Steamship Lines fleet. Compass currently lives in semi-retirement in his own personal cabin suite on the *Nautilus* while sleuthing the occasional seaborne mystery.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Criminology**
* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)**
* **Investigation**
* **Seamanship**
* **Diving** and **Swimming:** former frogman.
* **Throwing:** He knows how to throw bolas, a skill taught to him by a gaucho from the Pampas.
Mist

**Mist**, also known as **Jonathan Smythe**, **Kyle Nimbus** and **Andy Murphy**, is a fictional character in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Adventure Comics* #67 (October 1941), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #46 (March 1986). He was created by Gardner Fox and Jack Burnley.

## History

The Mist was the archenemy of Starman (Ted Knight), in the 1940s, and over the following half-century, the children of both men got caught up in that feud.

A brilliant chemist, he invented a formula to render people and objects invisible. He attempted to sell his invention to the United States Government during World War I, but he was rejected. He swore revenge by assisting the Axis powers during World War II by sending invisible agents to steal America's military secrets.

Several decades later, the Mist later sold his soul to the demon Neron in exchange for restoring his sanity. Ultimately, Mist grew tired of living and decided to commit suicide by detonating a nuclear weapon in Opal City at the moment of his death. However, he failed to destroy the city, when the original Starman came out of retirement, and used his Gravity Rod to lift the bomb, and themselves, into orbit. In his final moments, the Mist made peace with Starman just before his heart stopped.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Density Control**
* **Hypnosis**
Lazarus Lane

**Lazarus Lane**, also known as **El Diablo**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *All-Star Western* Vol. 2, #2 (November 1970), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #85 (April 1989). He was created by Robert Kanigher and Tony DeZuniga.

## History

### Origin

In the late 19th century, a gang of criminals broke into a bank and assaulted the tellers. One of the bank clerks, Lazarus Lane, failed to take action against the thieves, and as a result, the criminals mercilessly gunned down one of the other clerks.

Stricken by guilt for his own inaction, Lazarus sought to avenge his fallen friend by confronting the bank robbers. They easily outnumbered him however and tossed him into a shallow stream. Some time after they had left him, a bolt of lightning crackled from the sky striking Lazarus in the chest. Lane slumped over, lapsing into a coma.

His trusted friend, Wise Owl – an Apache Native American, discovered Lane's body and brought him back to his hacienda. He placed him before the fireplace and kept a close vigil over him for two days and nights. There was no ready explanation for why Lane was even still alive, but Wise Owl continued to care for him, administering aid in the form of strange roots and powders.

Three nights later, Lazarus, like his namesake, seemingly rose from the dead. It was later revealed that Wise Owl had used magic to turn Lane into a host for a Spirit of Vengeance, but Lane did not know this at the time. Grabbing hold of his new lease on life, Lazarus decided to become a dark, driven avenger of the night. Dedicated towards righting wrongs, he adopted the name and guise of El Diablo.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Cheating Death:** El Diablo appeared to have possessed an uncanny stamina and ability to survive insurmountable danger. Whether this was a reflection of Wise Owl's Apache magic upon him, or his own natural heartiness has yet to be explained.

### Abilities

* **Equestrianism**
* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)**
* **Marksmanship**
* **Weaponry:** He was proficient with several different types of weapons, but preferred his bullwhip or bolas.

## Paraphernalia

### Transportation

* **Lucifer:** El Diablo rode a black stallion named Lucifer.

### Weapons

* **Six Shooter**
* **Bowie Knife**
* **Bullwhip**
* **Bolas**
Long Walk Home (Episode)

"**Long Walk Home**" is the eighth episode of the *Swamp Thing* TV series. It premiered on DC Universe on July 19, 2019.

## Plot

A wounded Avery wanders across the forest swamp. He loses blood and begins to hallucinate. Swamp Thing finds him, brings him back to the lab and helps him recover. At the CDC in Atlanta, Abby is denied access to the results of the sample that she brought in; afterwards, she is confronted by the Conclave. Harlan gets kidnapped after leaving Abby's apartment. Avery returns the next day with Jason to "help" Swamp Thing, but he also brings Conclave’s mercenaries with him. Swamp Thing tells them to leave, but Jason, Avery and the mercenaries manage to capture him alive. Sensing that Swamp Thing is in danger, Abby heads back to Marais, but arrives at the swamp too late.

## Cast

### Starring

* Crystal Reed as Abby Arcane
* Virginia Madsen as Maria Sunderland
* Andy Bean as Alec Holland
* Derek Mears as Swamp Thing
* Henderson Wade as Matt Cable
* Maria Sten as Liz Tremayne
* Jeryl Prescott as Madame Xanadu
* Jennifer Beals as Lucilia Cable
* Will Patton as Avery Sunderland
* Kevin Durand as Jason Woodrue

### Guest starring

* Leonardo Nam as Harlan Edwards
* Michael Beach as Nathan Ellery
* Steve Wilcox as Burritt Sunderland
* Adrienne Barbeau as Dr. Palomar
* Lydia Chandler as Caitlin

### Co-starring

* Eli Hannon as Young Avery
* Justice Leak as Deputy Tyler
* Bianca Berry Tarantino as Young Abby
* Michael Tourek as Flores

## Locations

* United States of America
	+ Louisiana
		- Marais

## Notes

* Adrienne Barbeau played the role of Alice Cable in the 1982 film *Swamp Thing*.

## External links

* Long Walk Home on IMDb
* Long Walk Home on DC Wiki
Dark Side of the Mirror (Episode)

## Dark Side of the Mirror

### Synopsis

Dr. Arcane plots and murders the local district attorney when he swears to bring Arcane down. A high profile murder tied to Arcane would be hard to hide, unless someone nobody would suspect commits the crime. Somebody like... Swamp Thing.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

* Mark Lindsay Chapman as Anton Arcane
* Carrell Myers as Tressa Kipp
* Scott Garrison as Will Kipp
* Kari Wührer as Abigail
* Dick Durock as Swamp Thing

### Guest Stars

* William Whitehead as Dr. Hollister
* Kevin Quigley as Graham
* Jordan Williams as Eric Matthews
* Danny Hanemann as Hammett
* Doc Duhame as Keifer
* Steve Zurk as Deputy Javert
* John Hoye as New Swamp Thing
* Bob Sokoler as Newsperson

## External links

* Dark Side of the Mirror on IMDb
* Dark Side of the Mirror on DC Wiki