SWAMP THING ##37
DC Comics • The Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 2
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch and John Totleben
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch and John Totleben
Publication Date
June 1985
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First full appearance of John Constantine (Hellblazer). Constantine appears to Swamp Thing and begins to guide him toward understanding his true nature as an elemental. Part of the 'American Gothic' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom left and top right corners. Visible surface wear/soiling on the light yellow background. Small color-breaking crease near the bottom right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $200; Graded 7.5: $250 - $300; Graded 9.8: $1,200+
Recent Sales
Raw mid-grade copies sell consistently between $150 and $225. CGC 9.8 copies have recently fetched between $1,200 and $1,500 due to the high desirability of the first appearance of John Constantine.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, worth grading if the owner intends to sell. It is a major key issue. A professional 'press and clean' is highly recommended before submission to remove surface dirt from the yellow cover and flatten non-color-breaking spine indentations, which could potentially bump the grade to an 8.0 or 8.5.
Notable Features
First full appearance of John Constantine. Iconic Rick Veitch cover. Newsstand edition with barcode. Significant Alan Moore written issue.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits authentic 1980s newsprint paper aging (slight off-white/cream). Correct 75 cent price point and cover gloss for the era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting are present.