Swamp Thing ##83
DC Comics • Saga of the Swamp Thing (Vol. 2)
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 2 of the 'Time-Travel' arc. Swamp Thing encounters the haunt of a WWI German Ace pilot. He continues his journey through time attempting to find his way back to Abby.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on top right corner; slight edge wear on bottom left spine; minor spine stress marks visible upon close inspection; gloss remains strong; no visible color-breaking creases in the main image area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.0+): $45.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $12 depending on shipping. 9.8 graded copies have sold for approximately $100-$120.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth grading unless intended for a complete high-grade registry set. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$40) often exceeds the market value of the book in this grade. A press could potentially bump this to a higher grade.
Notable Features
WWI German Ace appearance; iconic Tom Yeates cover; part of the critically acclaimed Rick Veitch era following Alan Moore's run.
Authentication Notes
First printing indicated by the 'New Format' DC logo and lack of subsequent printing notices in the indicia. Newsstand/Direct distinction noted by the lack of barcode (Direct Edition bar indicia) on some editions, though this specific format usually lacked barcodes in favor of price boxes.