Swamp Thing 2011 Single Issues Series by Scott Snyder, Charles Soule, Javier Pina, Andrei Bressan, Matt Wilson, Jesus Saiz, Javi Pina, Carmen Carnero, Ryan Browne, Dave Bullock, Yanick Paquette, Alessandro Vitti, Matt Hollingsworth, June Chung, José Villarrubia, Nathan Fairbairn, Felipe Sobreiro, Travis Lanham, Dezi Sienty, Taylor Esposito, Jeff Parker, Álvaro López, Marco Rudy, Scott Tuft, Francesco Francavilla, Kano, Becky Cloonan, Andrew Belanger, Karl Kerschl, Jeff Lemire, Len Wein, Steve Pugh, Paul Pelletier, Sean Parsons

One of the world’s most iconic characters has returned to the heart of the DC Universe, and every step he takes will shake the foundations of the Earth! Alec Holland has his life back, but the Green has plans for it. A monstrous evil is rising in the desert, and it’ll take a monster of another kind to defend life as we know it!

Alec Holland thought he knew the history of the Swamp Thing—but he was wrong. The creature’s roots run deeper than he knows, and the Parliament of Trees intends to make him understand the responsibility he wants so desperately to avoid!

The forces of decay are summoning their servants, and the Green alone cannot protect Alec Holland—but one woman can. Alec may not know her, but he should! And only he can help her before the darkness finds its key to spreading across the world unchecked.

Alec and Abby bring the fight to Sethe’s chosen servant in the blood-slicked slaughterhouses of west Texas! But while the battle is joined in America, the war may already be lost in the jungles of Brazil, as danger approaches for the Parliament of Trees!

In the 40-years since its debut, Swamp Thing has been graced with some of the best writers in comics from Len Wein to Alan Moore and now, as part of the DC Comics—The New 52, American Vampire scribe Scott Snyder brings his talents to an all new Swamp Thing, set in the DC Universe.Following the events of Brightest Day, Alec Holland has his life back...but the "Green" has plans for it... moreIn the 40-years since its debut, Swamp Thing has been graced with some of the best writers in comics from Len Wein to Alan Moore and now, as part of the DC Comics—The New 52, American Vampire scribe Scott Snyder brings his talents to an all new Swamp Thing, set in the DC Universe.Following the events of Brightest Day, Alec Holland has his life back...but the "Green" has plans for it. A monstrous evil is rising in the desert, and it'll take a monster of another kind to defend life as we know it!Collecting: Swamp Thing 1-7 less

Alec Holland is back as the Swamp Thing, fully formed as the protector of The Green. Immediately upon his return, he must battle his way through the Bone Kingdom and The Rot to free his ally - and ex-girlfriend - Abigail Arcane. But will the cost of freeing her be...fighting her? Nothing, not even this titanic battle, will prepare Swampy for what he has to face next--a resurrected and even more dangerous Anton Arcane!Collecting: Swamp Thing 8-11, 0 Annual 1

Years ago, Alec Holland met Anton Arcane—and the seeds of that encounter created the nightmare that is Rotworld. Explore one of the greatest rivalries in the DCU!

“Rotworld: The Green Kingdom” part 5, continued from ANIMAL MAN (2011- ) #17. It’s the epic finale to the “Rotworld” event! What will it cost our heroes to stop this apocalypse from happening? And is it a price they’re both willing to pay?

The legendary Swamp Thing has resurfaced for a new age—just as a new force threatens to rot away all life on Earth! Since the dawn of time, the planet’s safety has depended on maintaining a balance of three great powers: THE GREEN, the force that unites all plant life; THE RED, the force that unites all animal life; and THE ROT, the force of death.Each generation, the Green selects an avatar to serve as its protector—the Swamp Thing... moreThe legendary Swamp Thing has resurfaced for a new age—just as a new force threatens to rot away all life on Earth! Since the dawn of time, the planet’s safety has depended on maintaining a balance of three great powers: THE GREEN, the force that unites all plant life; THE RED, the force that unites all animal life; and THE ROT, the force of death.Each generation, the Green selects an avatar to serve as its protector—the Swamp Thing. But Doctor Alec Holland, the Green’s newest champion, is no longer interested in the role.The Rot’s own avatar is growing stronger, and servants of decay gain more territory every day. If Alec doesn’t return to his duties soon, there might not be any Green left to protect.The superstar team of #1 New York Times best-selling writer Scott Snyder (BATMAN, AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and artist Yanick Paquette (BATMAN, INC.), reworks one of comics’ greatest characters for a new age, with support from wonderful talents Jeff Lemire, Marco Rudy, Becky Cloonan, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Pugh and more. Collects SWAMP THING #0-18, ANIMAL MAN #12, 17 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1, as well as never-before-seen sketches and an introduction by SWAMP THING co-creator Len Wein. less

The world has fallen to the Rot! Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker and Swamp Thing form an uneasy alliance as they find that after facing down the undead forces of Anton Arcane that the world has fallen deep into a decrepit future where the world is consumed into a withering land of decay. The two heroes travel the decimated planet, scrounging up misfit crimefighters, whose appearances and histories have been changed by this new hell-scape... moreThe world has fallen to the Rot! Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker and Swamp Thing form an uneasy alliance as they find that after facing down the undead forces of Anton Arcane that the world has fallen deep into a decrepit future where the world is consumed into a withering land of decay. The two heroes travel the decimated planet, scrounging up misfit crimefighters, whose appearances and histories have been changed by this new hell-scape.In this volume, Swamp Thing finds unlikely allies in Deadman and Poison Ivy, as he ventures deep into Gotham to find the man who always has all the answers: Batman. But will the Caped Crusader be enough to break Rotworld?New York Times best-selling authors Scott Snyder (Batman) and Jeff Lemire (Slweet Tooth) team-up to conclude a story that began when the New 52 first launched.Collecting: Swamp Thing 12-18 & Animal Man 12, 17 less

Swamp Thing just might have to destroy an entire town’s worth of people in order to keep balance in the Green…and he’ll have to crush John Constantine right along with them.

Swamp Thing meets the mysterious Capucine and encounters the Sanctuary of the Green Leaves! Then, the mysterious Seeder disturbs the natural order in a small Scottish town that draws the Swamp Thing's attention - trouble is, it's caught the eye of John Constantine as well! Plus, it's Swamp Thing vs. Superman for the fate of Metropolis!Collecting: Swamp Thing 19-23, 23.1: Arcane

Alec Holland’s going to need to take his powers to another level to take Seeder down…with help from the stranger coaches imaginable.

The battle for the soul of The Green reaches its epic conclusion. Alec Holland knew little of the politics involved in becoming the The Green's Avatar, but since his role has been challenged, he must take a crash course in the politics and power of The Green.  The mantle of Avatar evolves over time, and when the Parliment decides an Avatar's time is at an end, a new one must be raised... moreThe battle for the soul of The Green reaches its epic conclusion. Alec Holland knew little of the politics involved in becoming the The Green's Avatar, but since his role has been challenged, he must take a crash course in the politics and power of The Green.  The mantle of Avatar evolves over time, and when the Parliment decides an Avatar's time is at an end, a new one must be raised.  If Alec fails the Seeder's challenge, the fate of mankind will be sealed and reclaimed by The Green under the control of The Seeder.Collecting: Swamp Thing 24-27, Annual 2 less

The "Sea of Storms" story arc begins with the debut of new Aquaman writer Jeff Parker (Batman '66)! The Earth's crust is grinding to life, releasing deadly volcanoes and bizarre creatures ... so humanity's first instinct is to blame Atlantis! And as the plates pull apart, the pressures of ruling a kingdom under siege are weighing on Aquaman and Mera as well!Collecting: Aquaman 26-32

Enter the Sureen: an avatar of the Green worshippers who live to serve Swamp Thing. They offer to turn Alec human once more, but what will happen to his almost all-powerful body? He and his companion Capucine must travel to India to find the answers...and to get there, they’ll need help from Vandal Savage!Collecting: Swamp Thing 28-34 & material from Aquaman 31

Final Issue! What will become of the Swamp Thing, and what does it all mean for the future of the Green?

Witness the rise of the Machine Kingdom and the end of the Green as you know it in this heart-pounding collection from creators Charles Soule (Superman: Doomed) and Jesus Saiz (Green Lantern: Lost Army). A new Kingdom has emerged—a new form of life to stand alongside the animals of the Red and the fungi of the Grey. As the Avatar of the Green and all plant life on Earth, Swamp Thing is keenly interested in what this new Kingdom—the artificial intelligence of the Machine—might want... moreWitness the rise of the Machine Kingdom and the end of the Green as you know it in this heart-pounding collection from creators Charles Soule (Superman: Doomed) and Jesus Saiz (Green Lantern: Lost Army). A new Kingdom has emerged—a new form of life to stand alongside the animals of the Red and the fungi of the Grey. As the Avatar of the Green and all plant life on Earth, Swamp Thing is keenly interested in what this new Kingdom—the artificial intelligence of the Machine—might want.Unfortunately, what the Machine wants is to run the Green—or else destroy it completely!Now, war is declared and sides are drawn. As the Machine creates its own human avatar and forms alliances with some of the Green’s deadliest enemies, Swamp Thing must turn to the person he trusts most—who happens to be the one person who can do the most harm to him: Abigail Arcane, his true love and Avatar of the Rot.Collecting: Swamp Thing 35-40, Annual 3, Futures End less