Swamp Thing 5 (1973)
The Last of the Ravenwind Witches

This issue has piggyback rides and fedoras. Both items nearly fulfill my requirements for a good time.

Swamp Thing is back in the states only to find out that just north of Salem, they are still burning witches at the stake… tree.

There are some great moments in this issue.

I’ve always enjoyed this panel and Swampy’s realization.


Sir, put the poor child down. In 20 or 30 years, science will improve and explain all of this.

Letters Page:

Fun, fan criticism.

I wonder if Hutzley was hired after his insightful feedback. Might stand to reason why the first series was a 24 issue run.

 

Oh Mike, I’m just going to move on to ads.

Ads:

“I solemly swear that I am in Electronics and get smart”

 

Their point of view must involve getting you everything you want. You’re involved in football, basketball, baseball, tennis, scuba diving, reading and guitar. How is it that you don’t already have a bb gun?