{"product_id":"phantom-stranger-14-vg-1st-prototype-swamp-thing","title":"Phantom Stranger #14 (1971) – Proto Swamp Thing Key – Neal Adams Cover – VG+","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePhantom Stranger #14 (1971) – Proto Swamp Thing Key Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating Bronze Age DC horror key with strong collector appeal. \u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Stranger #14\u003c\/strong\u003e features the eerie Doctor Thirteen backup story \u003cem\u003eThe Spectre of the Stalking Swamp!\u003c\/em\u003e, written by \u003cstrong\u003eLen Wein\u003c\/strong\u003e, with art by \u003cstrong\u003eTony DeZuniga\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue is widely collected as a \u003cstrong\u003eproto Swamp Thing \/ Swamp Thing prototype\u003c\/strong\u003e book due to its swamp creature story and Len Wein connection. While \u003cstrong\u003eHouse of Secrets #92\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTitle: Phantom Stranger #14\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePublisher: DC Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYear: 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEra: Bronze Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCover Artist: Neal Adams\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWriter: Len Wein\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInterior Artist: Jim Aparo and Tony DeZuniga\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKey Significance: Proto Swamp Thing \/ Swamp Thing prototype story\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatured Story: The Spectre of the Stalking Swamp!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCondition: VG+ estimated raw comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecognised collector interest as a proto Swamp Thing issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeatures a swamp creature story written by Swamp Thing co-creator Len Wein\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic Neal Adams cover artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBronze Age DC horror and supernatural appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncreasingly popular with collectors looking beyond the obvious major keys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue includes work from major Bronze Age talent, with a \u003cstrong\u003eNeal Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e cover and stories involving \u003cstrong\u003eLen Wein\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJim Aparo\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTony DeZuniga\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wein’s later connection to Swamp Thing gives this book its lasting collector intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhantom Stranger #14 is best described as a \u003cstrong\u003eproto Swamp Thing key\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53115435942155,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5790\/8491\/files\/Phantom_Stranger_14_1971.png?v=1780580831","url":"https:\/\/redsterscomics.com\/es\/products\/phantom-stranger-14-vg-1st-prototype-swamp-thing","provider":"Redsters Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}