Swamp Thing ##88
DC Comics (Black Label) • Swamp Thing Vol. 2 (Reprinting The Saga of the Swamp Thing)
Writer
Rick Veitch
Interior Artist
Michael Zulli, Vince Locke
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch
Publication Date
Jun 2024
Cover Variant
Regular (A)
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Morning of the Magician' arc. This specific issue is famous for featuring a story where Swamp Thing travels back in time and encounters biblical figures, which led to significant editorial controversy and Rick Veitch leaving the title originally.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4 - 9.8)
Condition Details
Stock image shown; assuming new/uncirculated condition from a retailer. Corners appear sharp, spine is clean with no visible stress, and ink saturation is consistent.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $4.99 - $7.00 USD / Graded: $30.00 - $45.00 USD
Recent Sales
Currently retailing at cover price ($4.99 USD / $6.99 CAD). Secondary market for modern reprints of this era generally stays close to MSRP unless out of print.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value of a modern reprint.
Notable Features
Black Label imprint logo; Suggested for Mature Readers; notable for being the issue that followed the cancelled 'Jesus' story issue (#88 was originally where the series faced heavy censorship regarding its time-travel religious themes).
Authentication Notes
Modern DC Black Label trade dress with current $4.99 price point. Features 'DC Black Label' branding which distinguishes it from the original 1989 printing.