Swamp Thing ##9
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Berni Wrightson
Cover Artist
Berni Wrightson
Publication Date
April 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (20 cent)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'The Eternal Man.' This issue features a classic Berni Wrightson cover and interior art. The story involves Swamp Thing (Alec Holland) encountering a man who claims to be immortal and has lived through various historical eras. It explores themes of loneliness and the burden of eternal life.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and small color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the dark green background areas. Interior pages are likely off-white to cream based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 6.0): $75.00 - $110.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $35 to $50. High-grade CGC 9.4+ copies command $300+. This 6.0 range has remained stable over the last 12 months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The estimated grade of 6.0-6.5 doesn't provide enough value increase to offset the $30-$50 grading fees. A professional press could potentially raise it to a 7.0-7.5 by smoothing some surface indentations.
Notable Features
Features the iconic art of Berni Wrightson in his final issue as the interior artist of the original run. Part of the 'Bronze Age' of DC comics. No UPC (barcode) as was standard for the era.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct color saturation and paper stock texture. The 'DC Line of Super-Stars' logo and the 20c price point are consistent with April 1974 release standards. Visible ink bleed on the 'Swamp Thing' title lettering is characteristic of Bronze Age newsprint printing.