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Morgan Edge

"*I must forgo the pleasure, friends! Choose one among you to stand in for me tonight! It's* you*, the* "little people" *who've helped make* Galaxy *what it is!*"
―Morgan Edge
**Morgan Edge** is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen* #133 (October 1970), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, Issue #68 (January 1988). He was created by Jack Kirby.

## History

Morgan Edge was the head of Metropolis-based Galaxy Communications and an secretly agent of Intergang and Darkseid.

Morgan Edge grew up the son of wealthy media magnate Vincent Edge. As a child, Morgan suffered tremendous abuse at the hands of his father. One day, Vincent was disciplining his son on a busy street when his mother tried to intervene on his behalf. Vincent and she grappled with one another and he accidentally pushed her out into oncoming traffic. A passing bus struck her, killing her. Vincent never took accountability for the mishap and always insisted that his wife tripped and fell into the street. The incident was extremely traumatic for young Morgan. One evening, he shouted his hatred for his father to the skies. A lightning bolt struck nearby and before him appeared the visage of the Apokoliptian god Darkseid. Darkseid promised to help Morgan Edge become strong and fearless. How exactly this relationship progressed remains unknown, but Darkseid was still a controlling influence in Morgan's life well into adulthood.

In time, he inherited his father's position as president and CEO of Galaxy Communications. He forced Vincent into early retirement as retaliation for all the years of abuse he suffered. Still working with Darkseid, Morgan Edge used his resources and access to Apokoliptian technology to forge a criminal underground designed to sow chaos throughout Metropolis. This organization soon became known as Intergang. Edge eventually discovered that he never had a partnership with Darkseid at all, but rather, he was dealing with Darkseid's weapons-master, DeSaad. DeSaad had used his skills to take on the image of Darkseid.

Edge continued to run the day to day operations of Galaxy Communications until the day that his father returned to Metropolis to regain control of the company.

After escaping from prison, Edge formed a Superman Revenge Squad, initially consisting of Maxima, Riot, Barrage, Misa and Anomaly.

## In other media

*Main article: Morgan Edge in other media*
James Kipp

**James "Jim" Kipp** is a fictional character created for 1990's *Swamp Thing*. He was portrayed by Jesse Ziegler.

## History

Jim Kipp was the young son of Tressa Langford-Kipp. He was born and raised in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jim Kipp was known to be a compulsive liar – a trait that caused him great tension between his mother and he. Tressa took him to the best psychologists in the city, but this did little to curtail the boy's behavior. He even went so far as to tell his physicians that Jim Kipp was not his real name.

When Jim was eleven-years-old, his mother brought him to stay with her mother, Savanna Langford at her family home in Louisiana. It was her hope that the vacation might cure Jim of his lying, but in truth, Tressa needed the time away from home as well. Tressa knew that she would not be able to stay permanently and decided to leave Jim there for the summer.

Jim enjoyed taking his row boat out onto the bayou and filming the local wildlife. It was during one of these ventures that he ran into a dwarf named Humphrey. Humphrey had been tied to a pole and left to die in the middle of the swamp by an evil scientist named Anton Arcane. Jim freed Humphrey and soon after ran afoul of one of Anton Arcane's hideous mutant experiments, Toad Boy.

It was at this time that Jim had his first encounter with the wetlands guardian, the Swamp Thing. The Swamp Thing knew well of Arcane and his bizarre experiments and pledged to keep an eye over Jim. In time, Jim came to depend on the Swamp Thing anytime something in his life went awry.

In one instance, Jim capsized his row boat and nearly drowned. It was not the Swamp Thing that saved him this time, but rather, another of Arcane's mutant men, Falco.

Another time, Jim pleaded with the Swamp Thing to use his powers to save the life of his mother, who had been fatally shot by a criminal named Eleanor.

As time passed, Jim learned more and more about Anton Arcane and his true motivations. He sneaked into Arcane's laboratory one evening and witnessed Arcane crating up a group of sedated mutants. He was getting ready to ship them off to a labor camp in Mozambique. While creeping about, Jim made a noise and alerted Arcane to his presence. He ran from the laboratory and Arcane sent his conspirator Sheriff Andrews after him. Andrews captured Jim and brought him back to Arcane. He then faked Jim's death so that no one would ever suspect what had truly happened to him. Arcane packaged Jim inside a crate and shipped him to a labor camp in South America. The Swamp Thing knew that Arcane was behind Jim's disappearance and vowed to take his revenge, even if it meant going through Heaven and Hell.
Paul B. Majewski

Paul Benjamin Majewski ist Sicherheitschef der AGC Anlage in Leverkusen und Chefermittler für den Vorfall des Unfalls mit dem AGC laster bei dem Sarin Gas ausgetreten ist.

## Auftreten

Majewski ist der Harte Hund. Ein geradliniger erbarmungsloser Kerl, der von der Richtigkeit seines Handelns überzeugt ist. Er verfolgt eine Spur bis zum Ende und egal ob er dabei die ein oder andere Vorschrift ignoriert tut er letzendlich alles zum Wohle des Konzerns.

## Agenda

Er will den Fall aufklären und die Schuldigen zur Rechenschaft ziehen. Er ist nicht verantwortlich für das Urteil, er ist nur die Exekutive.

## Quellen

1. ↑ http://p5.focus.de/img/fotos/origs3445725/2208511966-w630-h472-o-q75-p5/urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-131201-99-02635-large-4-3.jpg
Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing Issue 8

## "The Burial"

"*You're... not...* Holland! *I'm... not Holland! Holland died... Died... in an...* explosion! *I have... his consciousness... his* memories*... but* he*... He is...* dead*... I will...* not*... be* haunted*... by myself.*"
―Swamp Thing
## Synopsis

### "The Burial"

Swamp Thing is visited in the swamp by Abby Cable, and he notices that her spirits seem to be much higher than they have in past weeks. She explains that her husband has given up drinking, and is now looking for a home for the two of them. Meanwhile, her job at a school for autistic children is going very well. As they talk, however, Swamp Thing suddenly notices an apparition of Alec Holland nearby, and leaves Abby alone to follow it.

He follows the ghost all the way back to the ruins of his former lab, which is still standing, though barely. Inside, he sees visions of Alec Holland's past life with his wife Linda. He expresses some regret over having lost the happiness of that life. However, his visions shift to the night where Holland died, when Maxwell Ferrett and his men knocked him out, and planted a bomb.

After his vision-version of Holland leaps into the swamp in flames, he digs a grave, hoping to set the ghost to rest by finally, burying Alec Holland's body. However, he waits and waits, but the body never emerges. Eventually, Swamp Thing watches as a past version of himself rises from the water, a mirror image. He realizes that this vision can see him, but it motions for him to stay silent, pointing into the mud and water of the swamp.

After the vision disappears, Swamp Thing realizes that the body is still under water. While Holland's corpse may have decomposed years ago, his skeleton remains. Swamp Thing dives down, pulling the skeleton free, and then buries it in the grave he dug. He marks the grave with a bent twig, and lays Alec Holland's spirit to rest at last.

## Appearances

### "The Burial"

#### Individuals

* Swamp Thing
* Alec Holland ***(As a spirit)***
* Abby Cable
* Maxwell Ferrett ***(In a vision)***
* Bruno ***(In a vision)***
* Linda Holland ***(In a vision)***

#### Locations

* Louisiana
	+ Houma

## Notes

* This issue reprints *Saga of the Swamp Thing* #28 in black and white.
* At the time of its original printing, *Saga of the Swamp Thing* #28 was not part of DC's Vertigo line of comics.

## External links

* *Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing* Issue 8 on DC Wiki
* *Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing* Issue 8 on Comic Vine
Future State: Swamp Thing Issue 2

## "Swamp Thing: Obsidian Sun, Part 2"

"*D... do... you ever wonder, Swamp Thing? How you could... tear it all apart... over and over for love? And still think to have a soul left?*"
―Indigo

## Appearances

### "Swamp Thing: Obsidian Sun, Part 2"

#### Individuals

* Swamp Thing
* Calla ***(Dies)***
* Heather ***(Dies)***
* Indigo ***(Dies)***
* Venen
* Vruk ***(Dies)***
* Floronic Man ***(Dies)***
* Waller Atticus ***(Single Appearance)***
* Callis ***(Single Appearance)***
* Obsidian
* Green Lantern (Alan Scott) ***(Mentioned only)*** ***(Deceased)***

#### Locations

* 50th Century
	+ Nunavut
		- S.T.A.R. Fortress

## External links

* *Future State: Swamp Thing* Issue 2 on DC Wiki
* *Future State: Swamp Thing* Issue 2 on Comic Vine
Infernus

*"This spell briefly juxtaposes a small area with its mirrored location on the plane of fire, turning the ground to smoldering embers."*

Infernus ignites all floor tiles within a particular radius which in turn may ignite enemies and flammable objects as well. This spell can also be useful for boiling potions.

It is also used by Skeleton Mages.

 **Unstable** | Shorter fire duration.
Experiment in Terror (Episode)

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## Experiment in Terror

### Synopsis

While showing Delbert and J.T. around the swamp, Swamp Thing is captured and taken to New Orleans for government experiments. Delbert, J.T. and Bayou Jack plan to rescue him as does Arcane for his own plans.

## 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

* Experiment in Terror on IMDb
* Experiment in Terror on DC Wiki
Multicast

"*Cast two spells at once; Certain Spells combine*"

Multicast is one of the level 3 Magic boons.

Multicast is activated by pressing two spell buttons at the same time. If the chosen spells have a combined form, you will cast it (a line can be seen between spells that are bindable).

You will lose an extra charge from one of the two spells at random, or not, depending on LUC. If not, you will simply cast both spells at the same time. (At an energy discount.)

Combo Chart (In progress)

## Combo List (expand to view)

### Break variants

 Poison Circle
 Multibreak
 Lava Circle
 Ice Break

### Infernus variants

 Life Zone
 Plague Zone
 Raise Blazer
 Slow Zone

### Magic Blast variants

 Bouncy Blast
 Radial Blast
 Slow Blast
 Windy Blast

### Portal variants

 Remote Throw
 Remote Cold Burst
 Remote Magic Blast
 Remote Infernus

### Teleport variants

 (unnamed)
 (unnamed)
 (unnamed)
 (unnamed)

### Full Multicast Table

Note: this table's data comes from the Combo Chart google sheet.

The table itself comes from plugging google sheet into this mediawiki table generator
Baron Winters

**Baron Winters** 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, #49 (June 1986). He was created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan.

## History

Baron Winters is a sorcerer and the mastermind of a group of chosen individuals to fight supernatural threats known as Night Force. Winters' exact background is unknown, except he has an unexplained connection to the early biblical figures Adam and Eve, Lilith and the serpent. His duties lie in the balancing between the forces of good and evil. Once a year, Winters must recruit someone to deliver an angel to Hell to ensure that mankind maintains its "freedom"; his most recent recruit was a priest. Winters is known to not participate in Night Force's missions and would manipulate, sometimes unethically, others to do so for him. This was because, for reasons not revealed, he could not leave Wintersgate Manor, the labyrinthine mansion in Washington, D.C. where he lived, and occasionally facilitates important magical rites. One such rite was performed on *Archane*, the secret 13th month on the sorcerers calendar.

Baron Winters later learned that he was destined to be the host for all the spirits not claimed by Heaven or Hell, which would drive him insane for eternity. He was the 12th man to fill the role, after the 11th man (former U.S. President Richard Nixon), and the 12th man die. He escaped this fate by hiding out in a sort of Garden of Eden-like dimension.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Leadership**
* **Occultism**

## Trivia

* Baron Winters has a pet leopard named Merlin.

## In other media

*Main article: Baron Winters in other media*
Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing Issue 13

## "Pog"

"*How can I tell my kinlings that I let myself be seduped by a dislusion? How can I tell the hystricide that he was* right*?*"
―Pog
## Synopsis

### "Pog"

A group of aliens come to earth in a sentient spaceship shaped like a turtle. They disembark in the swamps of Louisiana, hoping that this will be a world compatible enough for them to settle on. They encounter the Swamp Thing there, and despite his compatriots' protests, one of the aliens shoots him down.

An alien named Pog grows to realize that Swamp Thing is not a threat, and unbinds him. Though they can't understand each other's languages, they engage in communications by drawing on the ground with a stick. Pog explains the reason for his arrival at earth via pictograph. He and his crew came from a world with a planetary ring and two suns. Initially, the planet's animal kingdom lived harmoniously, but then a species of domineering creatures appeared, and captured the other animals for food and experimental purposes. This continued at a large enough scale to deplete the planet's resources, forcing the remaining animal species to put together a team to find another inhabitable world. One member of each of the other species, including Pog, was put aboard a ship to repopulate their new home.

Sadly, Swamp Thing leads Pog to Baton Rouge, where he reveals that humans are very like that domineering species that forced Pog and his friends away. Disheartened, Pog resigns himself to the fact that they will have to keep searching for a new home. Unfortunately, upon their return to the swamp a piercing scream alerts them to the fact that one of Pog's friends, Bartle, is being attacked by alligators.

Swamp Thing attempts to rescue him, but he is too late to save Bartle from death. Together, he and the aliens bury Bartle in the swamp, before they return to space in their ship.

## Appearances

### "Pog"

#### Individuals

* Swamp Thing
* Pog
* Humans
* Alligators
* Bartle ***(Dies)***
* Strigiforme

#### Locations

* Louisiana
	+ Houma
	+ Baton Rouge

## Notes

* This issue reprints *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #32 in black and white.
* At the time of its original printing, *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #32 was not part of DC's Vertigo line of comics.
* The story is a tribute to Walt Kelly's *Pogo* characters.
* The character Bartle appears to die in this issue, but later makes an appearance in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #96.

## Trivia

* "Trifles light as air" is a quote from *Othello* (Act III, Scene 3, line 33). Its appearance here as the Hystricide's catchphrase may be a reference to the *Pogo* strip in which Porky Pine tells Albert, "Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent."

## External links

* *Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing* Issue 13 on DC Wiki
* *Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing* Issue 13 on Comic Vine
Plague

*"This vile spell is a recent innovation in magic, but its use has already been prohibited by four of the Nine Nations."*

Upon use, releases a swarm of flies in front of the player. The flies will home in on enemies, dealing minor amounts of damage while inflicting poison and blight. Blighted enemies' corpses will explode into more flies after 15-30 seconds.

Trance: Swarm Form. The player turns into a swarm of flies. These flies poison enemies on contact. Grants the power of flight for the duration of the trance, which is 2 seconds. Afterwards, for a short time, pressing jump will allow the player to re-enter swarm form.

Overload: Unknown.

Unstable version: Plague flies come out of your back and front. Instead of just the front.

Will also poison a nearby area of water.
Defense Department Intelligence

The **Defense Department Intelligence** is a fictional government in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. It first appeared in *Swamp Thing* #1 (November 1972).

## History

The Defense Department Intelligence (D.D.I.) is the military arm of the United States Justice Department. It operated out of the abandoned Fenwick Military Academy in Washington, D.C.

The D.D.I. funded the resources required for doctors Alec and Linda Holland's bio-restorative formula. D.D.I. Director Dwight Wicker assigned agent Matthew Cable to safeguard the Hollands and their research, but a rival agency known as the Conclave intervened in the project and the Hollands were killed. The project, however, led to the creation of the Swamp Thing. The D.D.I. worked with General Sunderland in capturing the Swamp Thing.

After the death of Sunderland at the hands of the Swamp Thing, the D.D.I. under Director Wicker put out a warrant for his capture. Two years later, the D.D.I. soon followed a lead on the Swamp Thing through his lover Abigail Arcane, who was arrested in Gotham City, and attempted to use her as bait in order to eliminating Swamp Thing as a witness to the agency's crimes. After failing to sought cooperation from the Gotham City Police Department, the D.D.I. hired Lex Luthor as their consultant who provided the agency a scrambler that will alter Swamp Thing's frequency, making him unable to leave his body in the event of his death, and regrow elsewhere. Their effort paid off in which D.D.I. agents fired a frequency scrambler into Swamp Thing and set him aflame with napalm. The D.D.I. believed that the Swamp Thing was dead, but in reality he survived by growing his body on another planet.

The agents of the D.D.I., including Dwight Wicker, who participated in Swamp Thing's murder soon faced retribution from the plant elemental.

## Link

* Defense Department Intelligence on DC Wiki
Pay Day (Episode)

## Pay Day

### Synopsis

Three convicts escape from prison in search of loot from a heist buried in the swamp. They soon discover they are not only being followed by the cops, but Swamp Thing as well.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

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

### Guest Stars

* John Loprieno as Joey Citrano
* Robert S. Woods as Ryson
* Bryan Michael McGuire as Seifert
* Geoff Koch as Guard
* David Hoffman as Young Ryson

## External Links

* Pay Day on IMDb
* Pay Day on DC Wiki
Ghost Hiding in the Rushes

**Ghost Hiding in the Rushes** is a fictional antihero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2 #47 (April 1986), and was created by Alan Moore and Stan Woch.

## History

Little is known of Ghost Hiding in the Rushes' true origins including his name. It is known that he was born several millennia before Earth's industrial age, possibly of Chinese descent. Ghost Hiding in the Rushes was one of several retired elementals who comprised the Parliament of Trees. Having once assumed the title of Erl-King, he also served as part of an aspect of the Parliament known as the Committee. As such, he was instrumental in showing the Earth's latest elemental, Alec Holland, how to hone his abilities and communicate with the Green. He also presided over a meeting to determine whether or not Alec Holland would take his rightful place amongst the Parliament, thereby enabling the troublesome Sprout to become the next plant elemental. The Swamp Thing interfered in this venture, and Ghost Hiding in the Rushes, along with three other Committee members were fused into a new elemental entity known as the Wild Thing. The Swamp Thing ultimately destroyed the Wild Thing, and Ghost Hiding in the Rushes' essence was cast into the void where it took root on another world capable of sustaining plant life. During this exile, Ghost Hiding in the Rushes was one of several off-world elementals who had garnered the attention of the Dominators during their quest to subjugate the planet Earth. Since Ghost Hiding in the Rushes was off-planet at the time that the Parliament of Trees was destroyed by the Word, it is reasonable to assume that he may still be alive.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Chlorokinesis**
* **Immortality**
* **Elemental Control**
* **Regeneration**
* **Resurrection**
* **Self-Sustenance**

## External link

* Ghost Hiding in the Rushes at the DC Wiki
Dark Phase

*"The darkness from within a reaper's pearl has spilled into you, enabling you to take on its shifting, amorphous, shadow-form."*

Dark Phase is a spell that can only be learned after defeating the Reaper by consuming the Reaper Pearl.

Makes the caster Invisible and Ethereal as well as transforming the caster into a dark, cloudy mass that can move through the air freely and even pass through walls albeit at a slower speed. After 4 seconds, the caster will resume their previous form. If this happens while inside a wall, the caster will be returned to the open space where they entered the wall before becoming tangible again.

Neither this nor the other Reaper spell, Orbis Malus, have a Trance, Overload, or Unstable variant.
Death

**Death**, also known as **Grim Reaper**, is a fictional character in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *The Phantom Stranger* #2 (November 1952), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2 #6 (October 1982). He was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino.

## History

Sometimes referred to as the Grim Reaper, Death is the literal personification of death. It is more an abstract concept than an actual person, but Death can assume a physical form if it so chooses, and can traverse any dimension where life exists. As Death affects all living things, it is in fact genderless, but prototypically presents itself as an adult male. Death physically resembles a bleach-white skeleton adorned in flowing black robes holding a scythe. At times of war, Death may alter its clothing in imitation of a soldier's uniform. His attire is always congruent with the nature of the conflict that he is presiding over. He has presented himself wearing the garb of a U.S. serviceman, a Roman centurion and even Nazi officers. Death has the ability to break the Fourth Wall and communicate to those who perceive the world(s) in which he inhabits. Death never actually causes the death of a human being (or any living thing), but is always present when someone passes beyond the mortal veil.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Magic**
	+ **Necromancy**

## In other media

In Teen Titans Go!, the Death and Grim Reaper are separated characters:

* The Death appeared in the episode "Salty Codgers", voiced by David Kaye.
* The Grim Reaper appeared in Hey Pizza!.
Bio-Restorative Formula

The **Bio-Restorative Formula** is a fictional formula in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. It first appeared in *Swamp Thing* #1 (November 1972), and was created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson.

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Variations of the Bio-Restorative formula have also been seen in the 1982 *Swamp Thing* movie, the 1990 and 2019 *Swamp Thing* television series.

## Comics

The Bio-Restorative Formula was the invention of chemist Alec Holland. The formula was designed to stimulate hormonal growth in plant life, enabling plants to grow in hostile terrain.

Holland was contracted by what he believed to be the federal government to create the process in a small laboratory set up in the bayous of Louisiana. A villainous organization known as the Conclave, led by Mister E., raided the laboratory and attempted to steal Holland's research. Alec tried to escape with the formula, but was shot several times, ultimately falling into the outside swamps where he "died". For years it was believed that the formula had a chemical reaction with the surrounding plant life, transforming Holland into the creature known as the Swamp Thing.

## In other media

The bio-restorative formula appeared in *Batman and Harley Quinn*.
A Nightmare on Jackson Street (Episode)

## A Nightmare on Jackson Street

### Synopsis

Will has a secret from his past that comes back to haunt him. The swamp forces Will to face his inner demons as well as the visitors he doesn't know are waiting for him at the house.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

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

### Guest Stars

* Roger Floyd as Vinnie
* Christian Windsor as Bobby
* Robb Edward Morris as Kevin
* Orlando Powers as Jase

## Notes

* Not to be confused with *A Nightmare on Elm Street*.

## External Links

* A Nightmare on Jackson Street on IMDB
* A Nightmare on Jackson Street on DC Wiki
House of Secrets

The **House of Secrets** is a fictional house in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. It first appeared in *House of Secrets* #1 (December 1956), but its first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #33 (February 1985).

## History

The House of Secrets is an old dilapidated mansion located on the site of a cemetery in rural Vermont. It is across the road from a similar edifice commonly referred to as the House of Mystery. The House of Secrets is the home of Abel, the Biblical "First Victim" and master storyteller. It is not known how long Abel has occupied the building, but considering that he is immortal, it is fair to assume that Abel has resided in the house for many years. The architecture is indeterminate and actually changes periodically. The same holds true for the inside of the house: the rooms constantly shift about, and one never enters the same room twice. In addition, the house cannot be perceived through technological scans or mystical surveillance. Due to the fact that so many stories were inspired and relayed within the parlors of the old home, the House of Secrets is a focal location at the crossroads into the Dreaming. The Dream King Morpheus was able to access the House of Secrets at will without manifesting inside the subconscious mind of a sleeping individual.

In later years, the House of Secrets became the base of operations for the third incarnation of the Secret Six, though this may have been a House of Secrets rather than the original; there appear at times to be more than one.

## Residents

* **Abel**
* **Goldie the Gargoyle**
* **Bottle Imp**
* **Something Nasty in the Basement**
* **Secret Six** (Currently)
	+ **Catman**
	+ **Deadshot**
	+ **Rag Doll**
	+ **Scandal Savage**
	+ **Bane**
	+ **Jeannette**
* **Secret Six** (Formerly)
	+ **Cheshire**
	+ **The Mad Hatter**
	+ **Harley Quinn**
	+ **Parademon** (Deceased)
	+ **Knockout** (Deceased)
	+ **Black Alice**

## External Links

* House of Secrets on Wikipedia
* House of Secrets on DC Wiki
* House of Secrets on Comic Vine
Haste

*Often grouped with the chronomantic arts, haste is actually an enchantment spell that imparts great speed.*

This spell is used by Undead Warriors. Learn more about them by going to the Enemies page.
Haste grants the auto-dodge from the Freerun stat.
Haste auto-dodges jump attacks.

Unstable version: the haste spell will haste everything around you, but their haste duration will be shorter.
Grey Elk

**Grey Elk** is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Tomahawk* #137 (December 1971), but his only appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #86 (May 1989). He was created by Robert Kanigher and Frank Thorne.

## History

Grey Elk was an Apache chief and father in law of Tomahawk.

Grey Elk was an Apache Native American and the leader of his tribe who lived in the territory of Echo Valley in the mid 18th century. Grey Elk's rival for position as tribal chief was the malicious Grey Wolf. In 1780, Grey Elk discovered a deposit of quartz amber in a canyon in the valley. Trapped inside the amber was the disembodied essence of an earth-spirit. In truth, this was the earth elemental known as Alec Holland, aka the Swamp Thing, whose spirit had been cast backwards in time from the late 20th century. Grey Elk communed with the trapped spirit who told him about events that would take place in the future. These events were regarded as prophecy and Grey Elk knew that his family would play a pivotal role in the formation of American history.

Grey Elk had two children, Moon Fawn and Wise Owl. Moon Fawn was destined to marry the frontiersman Tomahawk and give birth to a child who would become known as Hawk, Son of Tomahawk. His son, Wise Owl, was destined to covet the elemental's power for his own ends, and would play an integral part in the resurrection of bank teller Lazarus Lane, aka, El Diablo.
Blackbriar Thorn

**Blackbriar Thorn** is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *DC Comics Presents* #66 (February 1984), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #70 (March 1988). He was created by Len Wein and Joe Kubert.

## History

Blackbriar Thorn was a leader of the ancient Druids in the British Isles. As such, he had great powers and responsibilities. However, the Druids were killed by Roman forces. In an attempt to circumvent the conquerors, Blackbriar Thorn transformed into solid wood with the hopes of mingling with the trees and the surrounding forests. His ruse worked but a group of Druids, in a final effort to defend themselves, created a terrible land magic so that Thorn was swallowed into the Earth. Centuries later, the body of Blackbriar Thorn was discovered by an archaeologist. His body was put on display at the Gotham City Museum of History. Waking up in a new land with his old powers intact, Thorn left Gotham City in panic. Fortunately, Superman and Etrigan were in place to stop him and for a long period he remained in obscurity.

More recently, Thorn resurfaced as a member of the newest incarnation of the Injustice Society. They were defeated by the Justice Society of America. Thorn was the only one to escape. Blackbriar Thorn has directed his anger at the original Green Lantern. Armed with knowledge of his weakness to wood, Thorn wanted to be the killer of the original Green Lantern.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Magic**
	+ **Wooden Body**
		- **Decelerated Aging**
		- **Photosynthesis**
		- **Regeneration:** Blackbriar can regenerate his body from a single sliver of wood.
		- **Superhuman Durability**
	+ **Chlorokinesis**
	+ **Size Alteration**
	+ **Geokinesis**
	+ **Weather Manipulation**
	+ **Illusion Casting**
	+ **Possession:** Thorn could transfer his essence to other bodies with a mere touch.

### Weaknesses

* **Power Loss:** He must maintain contact with the Earth or he will lose his powers.
* **Fire:** The pieces of Blackbriar's body that are burned are unable to be regenerated.
Horace Canfield

**Horace Canfield**, also known as **Bulldozer**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Our Army at War* #105 (April 1961), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #82 (January 1989). He was created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Firearms**
* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)**
* **Military Protocol**

## Paraphernalia

### Weapons

* **M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle**
* **.50 Caliber M2 Browning Machine Gun**
Bartle

**Bartle** is a fictional character in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #32 (January 1985), and was created by Alan Moore.

## Notes

* Bartle is based on Walt Kelly's *Pogo* character Albert, the extroverted, foolish comic foil to the title character.
Arcane Monster

The **Arcane Monster** is a fictional character created for the 1982 *Swamp Thing* film. He is portrayed by Ben Bates.

## Movie

The Arcane Monster was created by Anton Arcane.

## Design concept

The creature was designed by Bill Munns. The original comic depicted Swamp Thing against a werewolf. However, Munns factored creature fatigue from *The Howling* and *An American Werewolf in London*. Thus, Munns settled on an original monster concept.
An Eye for an Eye (Episode)

## An Eye for an Eye

### Synopsis

The justice of the swamp comes in the form of a panther that stalks Dr. Arcane's compound. Arcane and his associates will be humbled one way or another, and Swamp Thing can do nothing about it.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

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

### Guest Stars

* Christopher Carter as Tim
* Kevin Quigley as Graham
* Marc Macaulay as Sheriff Andrews
* Mary Thompson-Hunt as Reporter

## Notes

* Not to be confused with the *War of the Worlds* TV series episode of the same title.

## External Links

* An Eye for an Eye on IMDb
* An Eye for an Eye on DC Wiki
Kryptonians

**Kryptonians** are a fictional species in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. They first appeared in *Action Comics* #1 (June, 1938), but their first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2 #24 (May 1984). They were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

## History

Kryptonians are a humanoid species that hail from the destroyed planet Krypton. Most that remain have come to try and settle on Earth. A large community of Kryptonians also exists on Argo City.

## Powers and abilities

Various dimensional Kryptonians have developed superpowers in regards to Earth based humans that vary drastically in comparison to their various native dimensions. Super speed, heat vision, x-ray vision, and super breath are among many Kryptonian superpowers.
Orbis Malus

*"Haven't written this description yet."*

Orbis Malus is a spell that can only be learned after defeating the Reaper by consuming the Reaper Pearl.

Casting the spell absorbs nearby corpses, weapons, and other items (such as torches) creating an orb for each and one more for casting the spell. Therefore, if 3 objects are absorbed, 4 orbs will be spawned.

While the player has orbs, every attack will fire a poisoning bolt of magic much like the equipped Dark Arts tome attack, spending one orb in the process.

If unused, these orbs will eventually disappear.

These orbs can also be created without using the Orbis Malus spell. When an enemy is killed with a charged Soul Weapon, an orb with the same properties as above is created.

Neither this nor the other Reaper spell, Dark Phase, have a Trance, Overload, or Unstable variant.
Bully

## Description

Over the years the Catacombs have become a place of punishment for Kids who have found themselves unable to peacefully exist in the Overworld. Those condemned to the depths use the time to hone their skills and sate their bloodlust...

## Stats

* STR +
* DEF -
* MAG -

## Special Ability

The Bully's special ability is Taunt. When used, all foes in a radius of about 6 blocks will be stunned briefly - this does not require line of sight. Additionally, the Bully gains power strikes similar to those granted by the Strength trait Focus Strike, but without the need to charge up first. The number of power strikes the Bully gains is equal to the number of foes affected by Taunt. This number is represented by orange orbs surrounding the Bully's head. After a few seconds, these strikes will wear off, and any missed attacks will still consume a power strike.

A Bruiser's Taunt has an increased stun duration and also inflicts a weakness effect, reducing attack power. A Killer's Taunt has further increased effects. Additionally, Killers have a chance to decapitate humanoid foes; this instantly kills Grumbuls, but not Skeletons, who instead are blinded and forced to move and attack randomly. Killers also gain one level in every weapon skill, including previously-unlearned skills.

## Subclasses

 Level 2
* Taunt stuns foes for longer
 Level 3
* Raise all weapon skills
* Taunt weakens foes for longer
Arthur Pendragon

**Arthur Pendragon**, also known as **King Arthur**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *New Comics* #3 (February 1936), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2 #87 (June 1989). He was created by Rafael Astarita.

## History

His history is shrouded in folklore and literary invention, though the stories confirmed that he became a great warrior of Camelot under the tutelage of the wizard Merlin and defended Britain from hostile invaders, both natural and the supernatural, and becoming the founder of the Knights of the Round Table.

Later in his life, Arthur became the arch-nemesis of his half-sister and sorceress Morgaine le Fey, who blamed him for stealing her birthright and plotted to destroy his kingdom. At one point, Arthur was seduced by le Fey and resulting in a son named Mordred, whom Le Fey raised to kill Arthur's father, Uther Pendragon.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Leadership**
* **Swordsmanship**
* **Equestrianism**

## In other media

*Main article: King Arthur in other media*
Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing Issue 10

## "A Halo of Flies"

"*I am* returned*... and the energies that churn within me are* limitless*... as my very great need for* revenge*.*"
―Anton Arcane
## Synopsis

### "A Halo of Flies"

Anton Arcane, having possessed the body of Matthew Cable uses his new found reality-warping powers to incite acts of evil and violence all over Louisiana. After thinking on all of the carnage he's causing, his thoughts return to his niece Abigail, who he is holding captive.

Arcane explains to her how his soul was hurled into the region of “bodiless men” after his death in combat with the Swamp Thing. He fought free of that plane, and began his plan to inhabit Matt's body. He explains that Matt was not free of corruption, squandering his reality-warping powers by attempting to satisfy his own insatiable lust. Arcane had then incited a young autistic boy named Paul's late parents to summon the Monkey King, thus luring Abby and Swamp Thing away, and leading Matt Cable into his fateful accident. After the accident, he had easily taken the opportunity to possess Matthew, with the dying man's consent. Finally, he declares to Abby that he is Arcane, as hands drag her down through the floor.

In outer space, the Monitor is notified by his assistant Harbinger to the strange happenings in Louisiana. Rather than intervene, they simply observe. At Arkham Asylum, Jason Woodrue screams in a deranged state about something coming out of the bayou. In his own cell, the Joker has stopped laughing.

In the swamp, Swamp Thing is confused by a sudden snowfall. Suddenly, Arcane attacks. It doesn't take Swamp Thing long to realize that his old adversary has returned. Arcane mocks him, baiting him by stating that he has Abigail. Lured by Arcane to his mansion, Swamp Thing enters and then emerges with Abigail's lifeless body, demanding to know how long she has been dead.

## Appearances

### "A Halo of Flies"

#### Individuals

* Swamp Thing
* Abby Cable ***(Dies)***
* Anton Arcane
* Matt Cable ***(Flashback Only)***
* Joker ***(Cameo)***
* Jason Woodrue ***(Cameo)***
* Monitor ***(Cameo)***
* Harbinger ***(Cameo)***
* Jody Herbert
* Tina-Louise Pierce
* Rickie Patterson
* Hattie and Doreen Duplantis
* Cheryl and Lonnie Williams

#### Locations

* Louisiana
	+ Houma
* Gotham City
	+ Arkham Asylum

## Notes

* This issue reprints *Saga of the Swamp Thing* #30 in black and white.
* At the time of its original printing, *Saga of the Swamp Thing* #30 was not part of DC's Vertigo line of comics.

## Trivia

* The issue title is a reference to "Halo of Flies" from the 1971 Alice Cooper album *Killer*.
* The caption, "And the returned man looks upon his works...and he sees that they are good" is a dark parody of Genesis 1:31: "And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." (King James Version)

## References

1. ↑ As seen in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #19.

## External links

* *Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing* Issue 10 on DC Wiki
* *Essential Vertigo: Swamp Thing* Issue 10 on Comic Vine
Daniel Hunter

**Daniel Hunter**, also known as **Dan Hunter**, is a fictional character and hero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Star-Spangled Comics* #69 (June 1947), but his first appearance in *Swamp Thing* comics was in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #86 (May 1989). He was created by Edmond Good.

## History

Dan Hunter was born some time in the late 20th century. In 1990, his cousin, the time-traveling Rip Hunter, asked him to help out with some experiments that he had been working on in his Time Lab. Dan and Rip became involved in a centuries-old conspiracy perpetuated by the secret society known as the Illuminati. Rip discovered that in 1770, a Bavarian Illuminati agent named Adam Weishaupt had planned on assassinating American officer Colonel George Washington and taking his place. To prevent this from happening, Rip supplied Dan with a Time Pack and sent him back to the year 1770 to prevent the assassination. While there, Dan met frontier fighter Thomas "Tomahawk" Haukins and the two stopped the Illuminati from killing Washington. Feeling strangely at home in the 18th century, Dan radioed back to his cousin, telling him that he preferred living out his years in the 1700s. Rip honored Dan's wishes.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Equestrianism:** During his time in the 18th century, Dan Hunter learned how to ride, groom and shoe a horse.
* **Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic):** Dan Hunter was an able-bodied fighter, even though his style was based upon 20th century pugilism and not the manner of fighting commonly associated with the 18th century.
Avery Sunderland

* Comics
* 2019

**Avery Carlton Sunderland**, is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #6. (October 1982), and was created by Martin Pasko and Tom Yeates. Avery is portrayed by Will Patton on the 2019 TV Series.

## TV Series

As its most prominent businessman, Avery Sunderland serves as the de facto patriarch of his Louisiana hometown, always giving back to the community. His benevolent veneer, however, masks a ruthless determination to harness the power of the swamp for profit.

## Comics

General Avery Sunderland was the President and CEO of the Sunderland Corporation - a scientific research firm that worked closely with the government agency known as the D.D.I.. Sunderland became involved with Doctor Alec Holland's research into a top-secret bio-restorative formula. When an accident claimed the lives of Alec and his wife Linda, Sunderland set about learning as much as he could about them. He disinterred Linda Holland's remains and discovered that trace elements of the Bio-Restorative formula had bonded themselves to her skin, but the elements produced no discernible mutations or side-effects.

Some time later, he learned that Alec Holland had been transformed into a creature known as the Swamp Thing. When it appeared that the Swamp Thing had died, Sunderland had the body relocated to his Washington laboratories for examination. Sunderland contacted a former scientist named Jason Woodrue. Woodrue, who had also operated under the name the Floronic Man, had been languishing in prison for past crimes. Sunderland arranged for Woodrue's release and brought him to Washington. There, he put the criminal to work analyzing the Swamp Thing's remains. Woodrue discovered that the Swamp Thing was not actually a mutated version of Alec Holland at all. He was in fact, a wholly unique creature that had absorbed Holland's memories and personality.

The Swamp Thing soon awakened from his comatose state and broke free of the laboratory. Now aware that he could never become a normal human, the Swamp Thing flew into a frenzy and attacked Sunderland, crushing him in his arms. Upon his death, Sunderland's soul was consigned to Hell.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* General Sunderland was a shrewd businessman with high-level government connections.

## External links

* Avery Sunderland on DC Wiki
* Avery Sunderland on Comic Vine
Patient Zero (Episode)

## Patient Zero

### Synopsis

An old man has a deadly, infectious virus that only Alec's blood can cure. Dr. Arcane tries to exploit the disease for himself.

## Cast

### Main Cast Members

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

### Guest Stars

* Jon Lee as Niedman
* Alan Bergmann as Dr. Parnell
* Kevin Quigley as Graham

## External Links

* Patient Zero on IMDb
* Patient Zero on DC Wiki
Kettle Hole Devil

**Kettle Hole Devil** is a fictional antihero in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in *Swamp Thing* Vol. 2, #47 (April 1986), and was created by Alan Moore and Stan Woch.

## History

Kettle Hole Devil's true name is unknown. He lived during the 1920s where he was a brewery worker and a union activist. One night, he was beaten outside of a brewery in Chicago; his body dumped into a vat of fermenting hops. He was reborn as an Earth elemental and assumed the name Kettle Hole Devil. As an Erl-King, he became one of the venerated members of the Parliament of Trees and part of an aspect of the Parliament known as the Committee. Each member of the Parliament introduced a new concept to their ever-growing communal mind. Kettle Hole Devil showed them the prospects of industry. He was instrumental in showing the Earth's latest elemental, Alec Holland, how to hone his abilities and communicate with the Green. He also presided over a meeting to determine whether or not Alec Holland would take his rightful place amongst the Parliament, thereby enabling the troublesome Sprout to become the next plant elemental. The Swamp Thing interfered in this venture, and Kettle Hole Devil, along with three other Committee members were fused into a new elemental entity known as the Wild Thing. The Swamp Thing ultimately destroyed the Wild Thing, and Kettle Hole Devil's essence was cast into the void. His essence took root on another world capable of sustaining plant life. During this exile, Kettle Hole Devil was one of several off-world elementals who had garnered the attention of the Dominators during their quest to subjugate the planet Earth. Since Kettle Hole Devil was off-planet at the time that the Parliament of Trees was destroyed by the Word, it is reasonable to assume that he may still be alive.

## Powers and Abilities

### Powers

* **Chlorokinesis**
* **Immortality**
* **Elemental Control**
* **Regeneration**
* **Resurrection**
* **Self-Sustenance**

## Notes

* Kettle Hole Devil was selected to be the new Erl-King, even though Alex Olsen was still Earth's elemental champion during the 1920s.
Kenner

**Kenner** is a toy company that produced a toyline based on the 1991 *Swamp Thing* animated series.

## Releases

### Series 1 (1990)

* Bio-Glow Swamp Thing
* Camouflage Swamp Thing
* Snap Up Swamp Thing
* Snare Arm Swamp Thing
* Bayou Jack
* Tomahawk
* Anton Arcane
* Doctor Deemo
* Skinman
* Weed Killer

### Vehicles and Playsets (1990)

* Bayou Blaster
* Bog Rover
* Marsh Buggy
* Swamp Trap
* Transducer

### Series 2 (1991)

* Capture Swamp Thing
* Climbing Swamp Thing