Kirk Scroggs created an entirely new character for 'The Secret Spiral of Swamp Kid' (DC Zoom). Although Swamp Thing does make a brief appearance, this diary-style graphic novel focuses on the adventures and misadventures of middle-schooler Russell Weinwright, who was found in a swamp, has green skin, and seems to be constantly growing vines at awkward moments. Also, he has a carrot for a finger. Despite his oddities Russell has a couple of good friends who stand by him when he starts to go haywire. (Ages 8-12, $9.99)