Swamp Thing (1991 TV series)
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| Created by |
Len Wein Berni Wrightson |
| Voices of |
Len Carlson Don Francks Harvey Atkin Philip Akin Errol Slue Gordon Masten Joe Matheson Paulina Gillis Jonathan Potts Richard Yearwood |
| Composer(s) | Michael Tavera |
| Country of origin | USA |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Andy Heyward Benjamin Melniker Michael E. Uslan |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
DIC Entertainment (DHX Media) |
| Release | |
| Original network | FOX (Fox Kids) |
| Original release | October 31, 1990 – May 11, 1991 |
Swamp Thing is an American animated television series based on the Vertigo/DC Comics superhero character Swamp Thing. The series is short-lived, with the pilot episode airing on October 31, 1990 followed by four additional episodes airing weekly from April 20 to May 11, 1991. It aired on YTV from 1991 to 1993 in Canada. Produced by DIC Entertainment, the series corresponded with Kenner's Swamp Thing action figure collection released in 1990. Despite the animated series' brief run, various merchandise was also produced in 1991 resulting in the only significant marketing platform ever created for the character.
Anton Arcane takes the role of the main villain responsible for Alec Holland's transformation into Swamp Thing. Arcane is backed by his gang of Un-Men: Dr. Deemo, Weedkiller, and Skinman. Swamp Thing also has two friends named Tomahawk and Bayou Jack. Tomahawk is Native American and should not be confused with the DC/Vertigo character, Thomas Hawk, who was a soldier in the American Revolution rescued by Native Americans. Bayou Jack is a Vietnam veteran.
Similar to Troma's Toxic Crusaders, the animation style of Swamp Thing follows the trend of goofy, horror anti-heroes made for children. Spoofing Chip Taylor's "Wild Thing," the opening theme plays "Swamp Thing! ...You are amazing!"
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