Swamp Thing ##7
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Cover Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a classic crossover and showdown encounter between Swamp Thing and Batman set against the skyline of Gotham City, showcasing Bernie Wrightson's iconic horror-mood artwork.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Spine stress lines, minor corner blunting, creasing along the top left corner of the cover, ink stamp near the top right price box area, and minor general surface wear consistent with a mid-grade vintage copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value estimated around $40 - $75 depending on exact interior page quality; Graded CGC 4.0 value around $100 - $150.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for Swamp Thing #7 in low to mid-grades (VG 4.0 to FN 6.0) have ranged between $50 and $130 on secondary platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if interior pages are off-white to white and the stamp can be cleaned or verified as an accepted pedigree/library stamp, though grading costs may approach the added value for a 4.0 copy. Professional press could improve eye appeal.
Notable Features
Features an iconic Bernie Wrightson Batman crossover cover, highly sought after by both Swamp Thing and Batman collectors.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-correct newsprint paper stock, standard 20-cent cover price, Comics Code Authority seal, and correct color separation characteristic of early 1970s DC print runs.