Swamp Thing, in his astral form, speeds south from Metropolis, and he worries for the plight of mankind. Nature seems to be rebelling against its inhabitants. As he travels underground among the bones of long-dead creatures, something unseen awakens. A huge astral dragon-like creature brings its massive jaws down around the Swamp Thing's ankle. Before long, the dragon has devoured him. The dragon grabs the Sprout, and heads for Earth.