In the ongoing series, the man in the muck was alec holland, a handsome young scientist, and his first mission in hideous, shambling postlife existence was to avenge the murder of his wife, done in by the same criminal outfit that put him in the swamp. Anton arcane is an antagonist in the dc comics universe, appearing primarily as the archenemy of swamp thing being the main villain in the titular series. The unmen are a group of fictional characters in the dcvertigo comics universe. The character of the swamp thing is played by two different actors. Swamp thing is a science fiction, actionadventure television series based on the vertigodc comics character the swamp thing. Scott snyder and yanick paquette have really found a way to balance moores stamp on the book with t heir own take of swamp thing in the modern world. Mutated by his own formula, the scientist is transformed into a half humanhalf plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue the beautiful woman and defeat his arch nemesis. Another one of his creations was the patchwork man, who had once been antons own brother gregori. This was successful enough to get him his own series again, saga of the swamp thing. The series starred dick durock as the eponymous swamp thing. Legacy, michael sheen is probably high on alot of peoples wishlist to play the villainous part in their movie. Alec holland ray wise is working in the swamp on a formula that would create a plantanimal hybrid able to survive extreme environments. For years, gregori was imprisoned in antons dungeons until he was inadvertently freed by the swamp thing, and sought out for his daughter, now an adult. The character is at the top of the list for the annihilation and ex machina director, should he be given the chance to direct a dc comics.
Swamp thing bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. Swamp thing may be more of a rubber monster creature feature than a truly accurate comic book adaptation, but its a treat for fans of the movie and the graphic novels. After alice dresses, arcanes men follow her, capture the swamp thing in a net, and retrieve the final notebook. Through sorcery, gregori was resurrected as the misshapen patchwork man. The swamp thing travels to gotham to rescue matt and abigail and stumbles into the location of the conclave, the organization that is responsible for the accident that changed him into the swamp thing. Swamp thing scales the cliffs leading to the ancient castle of his late nemesis, anton arcane. But in a way, the swamp thing is a romance albiet a twisted one. Directed by jim wynorski, it is a sequel to the 1982 film swamp thing, having a lighter tone than its predecessor.
At a young age, arcane showed signs of depravity and hostility, causing his younger siblings aniela and gregori to fear him. Swamp thing 1982 is the first movie adaptation of the comic, and it is written and directed by renowned horror master wes craven. He originally did this to his dead brother gregori. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by. Enough to jump to their deaths when they believe anton did the same. Swamp thing 1982 my name is arcane scene 110 movieclips. Anton arcane is an old mad scientist obsessed with finding the power of immortality. It tells the story of scientist alec holland who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil anton arcane louis jourdan.
Anton arcane finds swamp thing asleep and beats him to death while he sleeps before starting the hunt for his niece. This wiki is all about swamp thing, a fictional superhero in american comic books published by dc comics. When he started to conduct experiments to find the power of immortality he mutated them into monsters who became very loyal to him. Swamp thing was a fulllength feature film produced by mgm in 1982 and directed by horror aficionado wes craven. The saga of the swamp thing, featured an adaptation of the craven movie in its first. Swamp thing was on its last legs by the time dc took a chance on the relatively unknown moore. Get the best deals on swamp thing bronze age comics 1970 1983. A zombielike patchwork man is present in the lab and tries to pull the swamp thing to safety. Find great deals on ebay for swamp thing movie and swamp thing dvd. For years, gregori was imprisoned in antons dungeons until he was inadvertently freed by the swamp thing.
The monstrous swamp thing can control every iota of plant life on this planet, from the fungus on stale bread to forests of towering oaks. Swamp thing battles the patchwork man, who has captured abigail arcane. The newest entry into the ongoing ouvre of swamp thing, its original run isnt even complete yet but i cant help but mention it. It debuted on usa network on july 27, 1990, and lasted three seasons for a total of 72 episodes. Since early swamp thing issues drew inspiration from classic horror, the patchwork man character bears far more than a mild resemblance to the frankenstein monster. While in gotham the swamp thing crosses paths with batman.
The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american comedy horror superhero film based on the. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero horror film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. Anton arcane, arcanes unmen, patchwork man, golem, general. Durock also played the character in the 1982 swamp thing movie, as well as its less successful sequel, return of the swamp thing. He is the uncle of abigail arcane and also the archnemesis of swamp thing. Swamp thing is a comic book character created in 1972 by len wein and famed horror artist berni wrightson. Abrams justice league dark tv show will bring zatanna to hbo max in the dc comics, anton arcane was the primary nemesis of swamp thing.
Swamp thing is set to premiere on may 31, and dc universe has now released a new minutelong teaser promo which features some gruesome new footage and another awesome look at the earth elemental. Alec holland is transformed into a living, breathing, plantman. Alec holland is a fictional character and antihero in comic books published by dc comics. The goto source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Swamp thing 1990 tv series hey kids comics wiki fandom. The swamp thing and the patchwork man found themselves embroiled in a conflict with the unmen, a battle that resulted in the destruction of castle arcane.
Len wiseman tapped to direct and produce swamp thing for dc universe. Lets shine the spotlight on swamp things very own frankensteins monster. Swamp thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in various different storylines. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you 2. The return of swamp thing is a 1989 american superhero film based on the vertigodc comics character of the same name. The film was loosely based on the original swamp thing storylines set down by writer len wein and illustrator bernie wrightson in swamp thing volume 1. After a harrowing journey of survival through the swamp, avery comes face to face with swamp thing, who rescues the injured man. Patchwork man and swamp thing were created by len wein and bernie wrightson. Script by len wein, art and cover by berni wrightson. Swamp thing is a 1982 american technicolor superhero film written and directed by wes craven, based on the vertigo dc comics character of the same name created by len wein and bernie wrightson. Swamp thing scales the cliffs leading to the ancient castle of his late. Abby holland alec holland john constantine matthew cable parliament of trees. Swamp thing 1990 tv series wikimili, the best wikipedia.
The swamp thing is a fictional superhero in american comic books published by dc comics. Arcane was obsessed with the idea of immortality and swamp thing was. Years spent imprisoned in antons dungeon ended when the swamp thing inadvertently freed the patchwork man, and sought out his daughter abigail, now an adult living in the american south. Swamp thing was a liveaction television series that aired from july, 1990 to may of 1993, spanning three seasons and a total of seventytwo episodes. The patchwork man then sets to destroying the lab causing the entire castle to explode. Lets shine the spotlight on swamp thing s very own frankensteins monster. Particularly, arcane had sexually abused aniela secretly from their parents. It was also at this time that abby first encountered another monstrosity the swamp thing. Swamp thing might have drifted off in to obscurity, if he hadnt been optioned for a movie in 1982. He is able to mutate his henchmen into monsters known as the unmen in a manner similar to frankenstein. He uses the unmen to assist him in capturing swamp thing so he can use him in his. Please view images to confirm condition to your satisfaction before bidding.
Anton developed a deep interest in biological science and enrolled in hamburg school of medicine until he was expelled for unethical surgical. One of swamp things most recurring villains, anton arcane, would appear here, along with his unmen and the patchwork man. Regardless, he could bring a devilish rancor and prove to be a more. Rodgers knew that to remove his consciousness from the parliament of trees would mean true death. Dcs enduring muck monster, cocreated by writer lein wein and illustrator bernie wrightson, swamp thing. Overview a scientist and amateur magician from a balkan nation who was fuelled by two desires.
Gregoris mad scientist brother anton arcane gathered up the pieces of gregoris body and sewed them back together. Swamp thing animation from joseph kahn on vimeo even though the clip is short, the attention to detail is phenomenal with what appears to be algae and water falling off him as he walks and the swarm of tiny bugs that follow in his wake. Alex garland swamp thing movie is on the annihilation. From babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. Dc went all out for this show, and swamp thing deserves and earns the spotlight. But he cannot keep his grip and swampy falls down to the bottom of a vast cavern. It tells the story of scientist alec holland ray wise who becomes transformed into the monster the swamp thing dick durock through laboratory. When mutated arcane has a sword and is fighting the swamp thing close to the end of the movie, right before cable is stabbed, arcane thing raises his sword overhead for a crashing blow down onto swampie, and you can see that the monster suit has ripped in the armpits. If the show continues to deliver, which i believe it will, on the pace of the first episode, it will be amazing, and by the looks of it, it looks like swamp thing will deliver and more. Following the destruction of the ancestral estate, abby agreed to leave transylvania with matt.
Arcanes men pursue cable, but she is rescued by a mysterious green. The tragically ignored human side of len wein and bernie. He is a humanoidplant elemental creature, created by writer len wein and artist bernie wrightson. History the unmen were origanally the henchmen of anton arcane. The swamp thing fought against evil as he sought the men who murdered his. Several years after the first swamp thing movie was released in 1982. Patwork man is a believed monster made from body bits of his former. Len wiseman tapped to direct and produce swamp thing for dc. I would like to see one comic today with that kind of double whammy. Contents featured article swamp thing is a science fiction, actionadventure television series based on the dc comics character swamp thing. In any case, loose ends is here at last, and is a brilliant example of how to resuscitate a corpse. It was later shown in reruns on the sci fi channel. Upon reaching its peak, he begins exploring antons laboratory, but a flagstone floor gives way beneath him threatening to swamp thing scales the cliffs leading to the ancient.
The influences of the issues debuting character arent challenging to figure out. Because rising in his place is the swamp thing, a creature made of vegetation thats absorbed alec hollands memories, personalityand grief. I love the way wrightson combines a gothic horror vibe here with a grimms fairytale setting. Rodgers would later leave the parliament of trees to become the swamp thing once again in order to warn alec holland of the coming of both the rot and sethe, the enemy that the swamp thing was born to defend the green against.
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