This Friday brings the fifth episode of “Swamp Thing” to streaming service DC Universe, and we’ve just learned that it’s going to introduce comic book character the Phantom Stranger!

The mysterious DC Comics character first appeared in 1952 and has popped up many times over the years, mostly as a good guy who aids in the battle against evil forces.

In “Swamp Thing,” Phantom Stranger will be played by Macon Blair (Blue Ruin, Green Room)!

This week’s brand new episode is titled “Drive All Night”…

“Haunted by the ghost of her childhood friend who reemerges from the swamp, Abby’s forced to confront both her past with the Sunderlands as well as the dark forces at play in Marais. While she continues to search for a cure for Alec, he struggles to come to terms with his transformation with the help of a mysterious Phantom Stranger (recurring guest star MACON BLAIR). When Abby’s life is threatened, Swamp Thing is able to use his abilities to save her, but it’s Matt, ultimately, who saves the day – further isolating Swamp Thing from the human world. Meanwhile, Sheriff Cable learns some disturbing information about her son, while Jason Woodrue shares a revelation about Swamp Thing with Avery Sunderland.”

Catch the new episode on Friday, June 28th and preview it below!