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Alec Holland (comics)
Alec Holland is a fictional character in comic books published by DC Comics. He is most notably a character in the various ''Swamp Thing'' series. Holland appeared in his first live adaptation in the 1982 Swamp Thing (film), film played by Ray Wise. Dick Durock took over the role in the sequel film ''The Return of Swamp Thing'' along with playing Holland. Durock continued playing the character in the 1990 Swamp Thing (1990 TV series), television series along with playing the Swamp Thing. The character was played by Andy Bean (actor), Andy Bean in the Swamp Thing (2019 TV series), television series for the DC Universe (streaming service), DC streaming service. Publication history Alec Holland first appeared in ''Swamp Thing'' #1 (October-November 1972), created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. Fictional character biography In a secret facility located in the Louisiana bayous, scientist Alec Holland and his wife Linda invent a bio-restorative formula that can solve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swamp Thing (comic Book)
The fictional character the Swamp Thing has appeared in five American comic book series to date, including several specials, and has crossed over into other DC Comics titles. The series found immense popularity upon its 1970s debut and during the mid-late 1980s under Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, Stephen Bissette, and John Totleben. These eras were met with high critical praise and numerous awards. However, over the years, the Swamp Thing comics have suffered from low sales, which have resulted in numerous series cancellations and revivals. First series Len Wein The first ''Swamp Thing'' series ran for 24 issues, from 1972 to 1976. Len Wein was the writer for the first 13 issues before David Michelinie and Gerry Conway finished up the series. Horror artist Berni Wrightson drew the first 10 issues of the series, while Nestor Redondo drew a further 13 issues, the last issue being drawn by Fred Carrillo. The Swamp Thing fought against evil as he sought the men who murdered his wife and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swamp Thing (film)
''Swamp Thing'' is a 1982 American superhero horror film written and directed by Wes Craven, based on the Vertigo/DC Comics character of the same name created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. It tells the story of scientist Alec Holland (Ray Wise) who becomes transformed into the monster known as Swamp Thing (Dick Durock) through laboratory sabotage orchestrated by the evil Anton Arcane (Louis Jourdan). Later, he helps a woman named Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau) and battles the man responsible for it all, the ruthless Arcane. The film did well on home video and cable and was followed by a sequel, '' The Return of Swamp Thing'', in 1989. Plot After a scientist is mysteriously killed while assisting a top-secret bioengineering project, government worker Alice Cable arrives at the bogs to serve as his replacement. Alice immediately notices that one of the team's swamp sensors has malfunctioned, Harry Ritter reveals that her predecessor was attempting to repair it when he was ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abby Holland
Abigail Arcane Cable Holland is a fictional comic book character in the DC Comics Universe. She is the spouse/partner of Swamp Thing and the mother of Tefé Holland. Holland's psychic powers include empathy, telepathy and telekinesis. She first appeared in ''Swamp Thing'' #3 (March 1973) and was created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson. The character was played by Crystal Reed in the television series for the DC streaming service. This version of her was a CDC doctor looking to cure a mysterious illness from the swamps that was affecting her hometown. Fictional character biography Early years Abby Holland is born Abigail Arcane, in Transylvania, Romania in late 1955. The birth takes place at Castle Arcane, her family's ancestral home. Abby is born to Count Gregori Arcane and his beautiful wife Anise. Soon after, however, Gregori's jealous brother Anton Arcane has Anise framed for witchcraft and Abby's mother is burned to death at the stake by superstitious villagers, while Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |