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Swamp Thing #3 page 14 Prelim First Appearance ABBY ARCANE

Location: DC 1st & 2nd
Artist: Bernie Wrightson (Penciller)

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Location: DC 1st & 2nd
Title: Swamp Thing #3 page 14 Prelim First Appearance ABBY ARCANE *
Artist:  Bernie Wrightson (Penciller)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 178
Likes on CAF: 9
Comments: 10
Added to Site: 11/10/2025

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An early Wrightson preliminary from Swamp Thing #3, depicting the debut of Abigail Arcane, niece of Anton Arcane and future love of the Swamp Thing. This rare layout showcases Wrightson’s mastery of mood and composition at the height of his Bronze Age career. As the earliest visual development of one of DC’s most enduring gothic heroines, it stands as a foundational artifact in the evolution of modern horror comics.

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Gal Schwartz Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/10/2025

This "prelim" is a showcase of a true master of the craft ! Every composition sings and the first panel is poetry!

Rick W Member Since 2017
Posted On 11/10/2025

Abby goodness! Also the origin of the Patchwork Man (although his first appearance was the previous issue) ---- great find!

Robbie  Cook Member Since 2006
Posted On 11/10/2025

Any prelim that contains PATCHWORK MAN is gold in my book.  That first panel alone is pure classic WRIGHTSON!

Kavi H Member Since 2018
Posted On 11/10/2025

Excellent and historic Wrightson process pencil prelim work on Swamp Thing and from such an important storytelling/character moment. Amazing addition, congrats!

Johnny M Member Since 2014
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Posted On 11/10/2025

Very unique and classic! I love seeing these pencils!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/10/2025

The Patchwork Man is the Frankenstein stand in and as such it's early Wrightson Frankenstein.  Maybe even more visually exciting than the Abby apperance.

Paperchaser 1968 Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/12/2025

....now that is something!!

Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 11/25/2025

caramba carambita,very nice......

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/20/2026

Such a "Cool" piece !

Daniele Carrabba Member Since 2018
Posted On 5/4/2026

Very beautyful!

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