The staples look like they've been reinforced. I'm not sure how to describe it, this is the first and only time I've seen it. If you know what's up, please feel free to message me and do me an educate.

1st appearance and origin of the second Swamp Thing, Alec Holland
1st cameo appearance of Anton Arcane
1st appearance of Matt Cable, later becomes the Sandman's raven
1st cameo appearance of the Un-Men
1st appearance of Nathan Ellery, the man who caused the explosion that created Swamp Thing
First ongoing Swamp Thing solo title

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