In this episode of Nerd History, Radio Matt explores the strange and fascinating evolution of Swamp Thing in just 3 minutes.

From his first appearance in 1971, created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, to Alan Moore’s legendary reinvention of the character in the 1980s, Swamp Thing has grown from a tragic horror figure into one of DC’s most unique and layered characters. Along the way, we touch on Alec Holland, the reveal of the plant elemental, the power of the Green, the threat of the Rot, and the weird, wonderful mythology that made Swamp Thing a standout in comics.

It’s a quick look at a character shaped by loss, identity, nature, and one very haunted swamp.