Swamp Thing books in order

Charles Soule's run on DC Comics' Swamp Thing, continuing the saga of the plant elemental protector of the Green.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Raise Them Bones 2012 Charles Soule Buy
2 Swamp Thing by Scott Snyder 2015 Charles Soule N/A
3 Family Tree 2013 Charles Soule Buy
4 Rotworld: The Green Kingdom 2013 Charles Soule Buy
5 Swamp Thing, Volume 3: Rotworld: The Green Kingdom 2013 Charles Soule N/A
6 Seeder 2014 Charles Soule Buy
7 The Killing Field 2014 Charles Soule Buy
8 The Sureen 2015 Charles Soule Buy
9 Season’s End 2016 Charles Soule Buy
10 Protector of the Green 2019 Charles Soule Buy

Charles Soule took over Swamp Thing from Scott Snyder, continuing the character’s story as protector of the Green. His run expanded the mythology of the elemental forces while putting the character through intense personal challenges.

The ten collected volumes span from “Raise Them Bones” (2012) to “Protector of the Green” (2019), covering storylines involving the Seeder, the Sureen, and the ongoing conflict between the forces of plant, animal, and decay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Swamp Thing series?

There are ten books in the Swamp Thing series, published between 2012 and 2019.

What is the first book in the Swamp Thing series?

The first book in the Swamp Thing series is Raise Them Bones, published in 2012.

How does Soule's Swamp Thing compare to other runs?

Soule’s run followed Scott Snyder’s acclaimed relaunch and maintained the darker, horror-influenced tone. His ten-volume run is well-regarded for its expansion of the mythology around the Green, the Red, and the Rot.

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