SWAMP THING

Bernie Wrightson's work on Swamp Thing is legendary and one of the high points of his career. He collaborated with writer Len Wein to create the original Swamp Thing character in 1971. Wrightson's detailed, atmospheric artwork brought a dark, almost gothic sensibility to the series, perfectly complementing the horror elements of the story.

His work on the early issues of Swamp Thing, particularly the first ten issues, is widely regarded as some of the most intricate and breathtaking in comic book history. His use of shadows, cross-hatching, and his meticulous attention to detail in the backgrounds gave the swamp setting a life of its own—it's not just a place but a character.

The Swamp Thing saga, especially with Wrightson's art, is rich with ecological themes, horror, and a deep sense of melancholy. Wrightson's illustrative style was a perfect match for the tone of the series, capturing the strange beauty of the natural world and the grotesque transformation of Alec Holland into the Swamp Thing.