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James Wan Bringing “Swamp Thing” to Life for Television!
The upcoming DC digital service, which just been named DC Universe, has given a script-to-series order to “Swamp Thing”, a drama based on the DC characters created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, reports Deadline.
And get this, the project hails from James Wan’s Atomic Monster, the company behind The Conjuring films, including Annabelle and The Nun. Wan is also the co-creator of SAW and Insidious, which means Swamp Thing is in good hands.
Double bonus: “Swamp Thing” was written by “Ash vs. Evil Dead” writer Mark Verheiden and It co-writer Gary Dauberman! Wowsa!
“Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane. When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.
“Swamp Thing” is targeting a 2019 premiere on DC Universe, which is set for a launch later this year with the live-action Titans and animated Young Justice: Outsiders as its first two original series.
Verheiden and Dauberman executive produce with Atomic Monster’s James Wan and Michael Clear, while the company’s Rob Hackett serves as co-producer.
Wes Craven directed the 1982 live-action adaptation that starred Louis Jourdan, Adrienne Barbeau, and Ray Wise.
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Erica Slaughter Is Back: Peek Inside the Pages of ‘Something Is Killing the Children’ #50 [Exclusive]
James Tynion IV’s comic book series Something Is Killing the Children is celebrating a massive milestone this year, with the landmark 50th issue headed our way in October.
And Erica Slaughter is back…
Something Is Killing the Children #50 launches October 7, 2026 from BOOM! Studios.
In Issue #50, “Witness the return of Erica Slaughter in this momentous milestone issue for the bestselling horror phenomenon!
“Jump back into present-day storyline of Erica Slaughter after the horrifying events of the Tribulation saga!
“Erica, completely distraught from her encounter with Cutter and the death of Gabi, is on the run from the Order. In her escape, she turns to a formative place for her: the Valmont Mountain Lodge.
“But beyond memories of her past, what and who will Erica find there now awaiting her?”
Something Is Killing the Children #50 features art by Werther Dell’Edera, colors by Miguel Muerto, and letters by AndWorld Design. Take a peek inside the pages below.
Blumhouse recently announced plans to adapt James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera’s horror comic book phenomenon Something is Killing the Children into both a feature film and an adult animated series. Now’s the time to jump into this one…
Something is Killing the Children was first published by BOOM! Studios in 2019 and tells the story of Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter from a mysterious organization more concerned with keeping the secret of monsters from the world than saving their victims.
In this world, only children can see monsters.
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