Public-domain horror has given us killer Pooh bear, murderous childhood icons, like Steamboat Willie-era Mickey, and a graveyard’s worth of “sure, why not?” premises. Some are fun, some are… choices.

Swamp Thing has always been one of the most unique comic book characters of all time. First appearing in 1971, Swamp Thing brings a surprisingly introspective side to DC Comics, as the monstrous ...