Swamp Thing #2 is an issue of the series Swamp Thing (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1973.
Synopsis for "The Man Who Wanted Forever"
Swamp Thing is captured by misshapen "Un-Men" and taken to their creator, Dr. Anton Arcane. Arcane offers the Swamp Thing the chance to become Alec Holland, at the cost of turning Arcane into a Swamp Thing himself.
Appearing in "The Man Who Wanted Forever"
Featured Characters:
- Swamp Thing (Flashback and main story)
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Dr. Anton Arcane (Dies)
- Mister E
- Louisiana Blue (Flashback only)
- Bruno (Flashback only)
- Maxwell Ferrett (Flashback only)
Other Characters:
- Linda Holland (Flashback only)
- Mutt the dog
- Patchwork Man (First appearance)
Locations:
- Eastern Europe
- The Balkans
- United States of America
Items
- Soul Jar (First appearance)
Notes
- This issue is reprinted in:
- Anton Arcane appears to die in this issue, but he is soon resurrected as one of the Un-Men in Swamp Thing #10.
Trivia
In this edition, fascinating details are revealed about the physical and biological characteristics of the Swamp Thing: he is 89 inches (2.26 meters) tall and weighs 547 pounds (248 kilos). Notably, he has no blood pressure. Similar to plants, their respiration consists of absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, reflecting their unique plant nature. Its body, entirely composed of plant matter, differs significantly from humans and other common living beings, highlighting its uniqueness as a swamp creature.