Swamp Thing and Man-Thing were both heroic creatures, created in the 70's (DC & Marvel respectively), who shared somewhat similar origins.Both were scientists on the threshold of great discoveries, who had evil people after their research.
Swamp Thing (Alec Holland) was created when evil men killed his wife and blew up his laboratory, causing him to be covered with his formula as he ran flaming into the swamp. He retained his human intellect and his body could regenerate new limbs if he lost them.
Man-Thing (Ted Sallis) also created a formula that evil men were after, prompting him to take off. He then injected himself with his formula,so no one could get it, and crashed his car in the swamp. He did not retain his human intellect, but went on instinct. His body would basically re-form if destroyed. Whoever or whatever knew fear, burned at his touch.
Swamp Thing was in 2 movies,a TV series and a cartoon series. Man-Thing was in 1 movie and in an episode of "Super Hero Squad Show" (This Man-Thing,This Monster.).
Swamp Thing 1st Appearances-"The House of Secrets" #92 Jun./Jul. 1971, Swamp Thing #1 Oct./Nov. 1972
Man-Thing 1st Appearances-Savage Tales#1 May 1971, Astonishing Tales #12 Jun. 1972, Adventure Into Fear #10 Oct. 1972.
Favorite Swamp Thing Artist-Bernie Wrightson Favorite Man-Thing Artist-Mike Ploog
Patchwork Man was introduced in Swamp Thing#2 Howard the Duck was introduced in Adventure Into Fear #19.
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