Swamp Thing

Background information

Movies

Crisis on Infinite Earths

TV Series

Swamp Thing (1990)
Justice League Action
Justice League
Swamp Thing (2019)

Video Games

Swamp Thing (1991 video game)
DC Universe Online
Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Infinite Crisis
Injustice 2
Lego DC Super-Villains

Comics

Flashpoint

Portrayed by

Ray Wise (1982 film)
Derek Mears (2019 TV series)

Created by

Len Wein · Bernie Wrightson

Character information

Full name

Alec McGinn (birth name)
Dr. Alec Holland (legal name)

Other names

Swamp Thing

Occupation

Avatar of the The Green
Scientist (formerly)
Member of the Justice League Reserves
Member of Justice League Dark

Alignment

Good

Affiliations

The Green
Justice League Reserves
Justice League Dark ·

Formerly Parliament of Trees (formerly)
Justice League United (formerly)
Lords of Chaos (formerly)

Home

Hall of Justice, Washington, D.C.
Houma, Louisiana (formerly)

Relationships

Parents

Lloyd McGinn (father, deceased)
unnamed mother
Mr. Holland (stepfather)

Partner(s)

Linda Holland (wife, deceased)

Personal information

Powers and abilities

Elemental-Plant-Physiology:
Self-Sustenance
Elasticity
Plant Manipulation
Superhuman Strength
Elemental Control
Chlrokinesis
Possession
Astral Projection
Bio-Fission
Bio-Fusion
Enhanced Intellect
Illusion Casting
Immortality
Size Alteration
Regeneration
Resurrection
Memory Absorption
Master Chemist

Status

Active (Resurrected)

Quote

"Good? Bad? I care little for humanity. But I do care... when my swamp burns!"

Swamp Thing is a fictional character from the Justice League comics taking place within the DC Universe. It was an elemental creature connected to all of Earth's plant life who has absorbed the memories of Alec Holland. He became a member of the the Parliament of Trees, the White Lantern Corps, and the Justice League Dark. Swamp Thing was created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, first appearing in House of Secrets #92. (1971)

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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths: Ultraman (evil counterpart), Owlman, Superwoman, J'edd J'arkus, Power Ring, Johnny Quick (formerly), the Crime Syndicate of America