Phantom Stranger #14 (1971) – Proto Swamp Thing Key – Neal Adams Cover – VG+

Phantom Stranger #14 (1971) – Proto Swamp Thing Key Issue A fascinating Bronze Age DC horror key with strong collector appeal. Phantom Stranger #14 features the eerie Doctor Thirteen backup story The Spectre of the Stalking Swamp!, written by Len Wein, with art by Tony DeZuniga. This issue is widely collected as a proto Swamp Thing / Swamp Thing prototype book due to its swamp creature story and Len Wein connection. While House of Secrets #92 remains the accepted first appearance of Swamp Thing, Phantom Stranger #14 has become a recognised sleeper key among DC horror, Bronze Age and Swamp Thing collectors. Key Details Title: Phantom Stranger #14 Publisher: DC Comics Year: 1971 Era: Bronze Age Cover Artist: Neal Adams Writer: Len Wein Interior Artist: Jim Aparo and Tony DeZuniga Key Significance: Proto Swamp Thing / Swamp Thing prototype story Featured Story: The Spectre of the Stalking Swamp! Condition: VG+ estimated raw comic Why It Matters Recognised collector interest as a proto Swamp Thing issue Features a swamp creature story written by Swamp Thing co-creator Len Wein Classic Neal Adams cover artwork Bronze Age DC horror and supernatural appeal Increasingly popular with collectors looking beyond the obvious major keys Creators This issue includes work from major Bronze Age talent, with a Neal Adams cover and stories involving Len Wein, Jim Aparo and Tony DeZuniga. Wein’s later connection to Swamp Thing gives this book its lasting collector intrigue. Collector Notes Phantom Stranger #14 is best described as a proto Swamp Thing key rather than a first appearance. It is not the first appearance of Swamp Thing, but its swamp monster story, Len Wein connection and Bronze Age horror atmosphere make it a desirable companion book for Swamp Thing and DC horror collectors. Shipping Your comic will be bagged, boarded and shipped securely in protective comic packaging. We pack carefully to help ensure your book arrives safely, with combined shipping available on multiple purchases where possible.

Phantom Stranger #14 (1971) – Proto Swamp Thing Key – Neal Adams Cover – VG+

Phantom Stranger #14 (1971) – Proto Swamp Thing Key Issue

A fascinating Bronze Age DC horror key with strong collector appeal. Phantom Stranger #14 features the eerie Doctor Thirteen backup story The Spectre of the Stalking Swamp!, written by Len Wein, with art by Tony DeZuniga.

This issue is widely collected as a proto Swamp Thing / Swamp Thing prototype book due to its swamp creature story and Len Wein connection. While House of Secrets #92 remains the accepted first appearance of Swamp Thing, Phantom Stranger #14 has become a recognised sleeper key among DC horror, Bronze Age and Swamp Thing collectors.

Key Details

Title: Phantom Stranger #14
Publisher: DC Comics
Year: 1971
Era: Bronze Age
Cover Artist: Neal Adams
Writer: Len Wein
Interior Artist: Jim Aparo and Tony DeZuniga
Key Significance: Proto Swamp Thing / Swamp Thing prototype story
Featured Story: The Spectre of the Stalking Swamp!
Condition: VG+ estimated raw comic

Why It Matters

Recognised collector interest as a proto Swamp Thing issue
Features a swamp creature story written by Swamp Thing co-creator Len Wein
Classic Neal Adams cover artwork
Bronze Age DC horror and supernatural appeal
Increasingly popular with collectors looking beyond the obvious major keys

Creators

This issue includes work from major Bronze Age talent, with a Neal Adams cover and stories involving Len Wein, Jim Aparo and Tony DeZuniga. Wein’s later connection to Swamp Thing gives this book its lasting collector intrigue.

Collector Notes

Phantom Stranger #14 is best described as a proto Swamp Thing key rather than a first appearance. It is not the first appearance of Swamp Thing, but its swamp monster story, Len Wein connection and Bronze Age horror atmosphere make it a desirable companion book for Swamp Thing and DC horror collectors.

Shipping

Your comic will be bagged, boarded and shipped securely in protective comic packaging. We pack carefully to help ensure your book arrives safely, with combined shipping available on multiple purchases where possible.