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Creation & Design

The Great Evil Beast was created by Alan Moore as part of his groundbreaking run on Swamp Thing, representing the embodiment of evil and chaos in the universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a powerful antagonist in the Swamp Thing series, the Great Evil Beast served as a representation of the darker forces at play in the natural world.

Character Development

Over the years, the Great Evil Beast has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character representing the primal forces of evil, often intersecting with various heroes and villains in the DC Universe.

Cultural Reception

The Great Evil Beast has been well-received as a formidable foe in the DC Universe, often praised for its depth and the philosophical themes surrounding its existence.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
Aliases:
The Beast, The Great Evil
Species:
Demon
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Rot
Abilities:
Immense strength, Reality manipulation, Immortality
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
10' 0"
Eye Color:
Red
Hair Color:
None

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Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
DC ⋅ 1986
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Saga of the Swamp Thing #49
 
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Unofficial cameo team appearance of the Justice League Dark: Swamp Thing, Hellblazer, Deadman, Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, Etrigan The Demon, Zatanna, The Spectre, Sargon and Dr. Fate

1st cameo appearance of the Great Evil Beast aka the Great Darkness

Saga of the Swamp Thing #50
DC ⋅ 1986
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Saga of the Swamp Thing #50
 
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1st unofficial team appearance of the Justice League Dark

Death of Giovanni Zatara and Sargon the Sorcerer

1st full appearance of the Great Evil Beast, in the form of darkness

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