Swamp Thing ##56
DC Comics • The Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 2
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch & Alfredo Alcala
Cover Artist
Stephen Bissette
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Regular Case Edition / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'My Blue Heaven' storyline written by Alan Moore. Following his apparent death, Swamp Thing's consciousness travels to a blue planet where he uses his powers to recreate a lonely, botanical version of Houma, Louisiana, and a simulacrum of his wife, Abigail Arcane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface wear on the black ink areas and minor warping due to storage in a polybag without a board.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $8-$12. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically settle around $130.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless the owner believes it would hit a 9.8. Current visible spine stress likely caps this at an 8.0-8.5. Professional pressing could improve presentation but value increase would not cover grading fees.
Notable Features
Alan Moore era issue. Iconic blue cover art by Stephen Bissette. Blue planet storyline. Direct Market edition (Action #584 promo in UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age DC publication. Correct 75 cent price point for 1987. Paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white tone visible at the edges.