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- 1 2 Wein, Len (w), Wrightson, Bernie (p), Wrightson, Bernie (i). "The Patchwork Man"Swamp Thing #3(February–March 1973)
- ↑ Conway, Gerry (w), Redondo, Nestor (p), Redondo, Nestor (i). "Reprise: The Patchwork Man" House of Secrets #140(February–March 1976)
- ↑ Kingman, Jim (January 26, 2010). "DC Shake-Up (and fallout): The Patchwork Man". Comics Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015.
Despite the potential, the great artwork, the intriguing cast, and the interesting plot points, House of Secrets was suddenly 'canceled' after issue #140 – The Patchwork Man’s first and only appearance in what was meant to be an ongoing run in the series.
- ↑ "Gigant #3/1983". Grand Comics Database.
Story titled 'Night of the Rat' announced in House of Secrets #140, but has not been printed in USA.
- ↑ Bissette, Stephen R. (w), Veitch, Rick (p), Alcala, Alfredo (i). "Reunion"Swamp Thingv2, #59(April 1987)
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