7 of the Best Comic Books with Green Themes, from The Swamp Thing to Giant-Size X-Men

Reed Richards (a.k.a the ever-elastic, Mr. Fantastic) finds himself in a pickle when former flame Alyssa Moy returns to give him a glimpse at her new project: an artificial Earth. Unfortunately, it's protected by a robot impervious to all known weaponry... that just happens to go rogue.
Why It's Green: Moy's second Earth (built in an alternate dimension) was built out of fear that the world would be uninhabitable within 10 years. The scientist in Mr. Fantastic is overwhelmed by the project's potential, but the humanitarian knows he can't give up on his home planet. After battling a giant robot, Richards' makes a difficult decision: using his resources to literally save the Earth.

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Creative Team: Mark Millar/Bryan Hitch

This 1989 crossover found heroes from across the Marvel Universe defending the oceans from the Serpent Crown. Luckily, the half-human, half-Atlantian Prince Namor is there to put the kibosh on any aquatic evil-doings.
Why It's Green: "Atlantis Attacks" picks up with Namor presumed dead. Unlike other superheroes, Namor was actually living on shore, raising capital for his company Oracle, Inc., which worked to clean up Earth's oceans. It wasn't until terrorists bombed a supertanker that Namor sprung into action.

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Creative Team: Various

Professor X and the rest of X-Men travel to the mysterious island Krakoa, which they believe to be the home of a new and powerful mutant. Turns out the mutant is the island itself – and it's hungry.
Why It's Green: Later in the book, it's revealed that Krakoa is the end-result of nearby nuclear weapon testing. Apparently, somebody forgot to watch Godzilla.

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Creative Team: Len Wein/Dave Cockrum

Batman nemesis Poison Ivy leaves the caped crusader behind and battles corporations she deems "enemies of the environment." Slimy CEOs make great plant food (for her giant, man-eating plant, that is).
Why It's Green: She may not be your run-of-the-mill hero, but Poison Ivy understands the importance of botanical responsibility and an au natural way of living.

Publisher: DC Comics
Creative Team: Paul Dini

Bolphunga the Unrelenting travels to a planet intending to fight the greatest of all Green Lanterns - Mogo. But after months of searching the planet's jungles, Bolphunga realizes the planet doesn't contain Mogo, it is Mogo.
Why It's Green: If people considered Earth to be a living being, would they take better care of it? You don't see Mogo complaining about his ozone layer.

Publisher: DC Comics
Creative Team: Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons

The 12-issue series replicated episodes of the environmentally friendly animated show into comic form, while expanding the action and paying homage to the other characters of the Marvel Universe. Are those the Planeteers or the Fantastic Four?
Why It's Green: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water and Heart.

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Creative Team: Barry Dutter/Jose Delbo/Stan Lee