Swamp Thing #83
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 2 (The Saga of the Swamp Thing)
Writer
Rick Veitch
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch
Cover Artist
Tom Yeates
Publication Date
February 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Time-Travel' arc. Swamp Thing begins a journey through time after an encounter with the Dominators, finding himself in the middle of World War I. He encounters the Enemy Ace (Hans von Hammer).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners. Minor spine stress marks particularly near the lower staple. Slighting yellowing of the outer edges visible against the white background. Cover appears flat with good gloss maintenance, though the photo shows slight bowing (likely due to storage in bag/board).
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.6+): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $8.00 depending on condition. Graded copies of this specific mid-run issue rarely appear on the secondary market unless in 9.8 condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy or collection filler.
Notable Features
Features a crossover/appearance of DC's classic WWI pilot character 'Enemy Ace'. This issue is part of the final run of Rick Veitch's acclaimed tenure as writer/artist.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC Direct Edition. Features the 'suggested for mature readers' text box on the top right. Standard mid-gloss newsprint stock typical for late 1980s DC issues.