Swamp Thing? ##57
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 2 (The Saga of the Swamp Thing)
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch and Alfredo Alcala
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch
Publication Date
February 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition / Regular A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed Alan Moore run. Following the 'American Gothic' storyline, Swamp Thing finds his consciousness cast out into space, where he must reform his body on alien planets using local vegetation. This issue begins his space travel odyssey.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along left edge. Top edge shows minor wear. Bottom right corner appears slightly blunted. Overall cover gloss is good but minor surface scuffing is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$12 | Graded (9.0+): $40-$60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-to-high grade copies on eBay range from $6 to $15. Graded CGC 9.8 copies typically sell between $90 and $120.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless the comic is personally significant or if a professional cleaning/pressing can guarantee a 9.6 or 9.8 grade. The current estimated grade of 8.0 does not justify the grading fees compared to the market value.
Notable Features
Features a unique 'cactus-like' Swamp Thing form. Part of the 'For Mature Readers' branding transition. No UPC barcode (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper age newsprint. Colors show correct saturation for the era and the iconic DC logo 'Bullet' in the top left is properly registered.