Swamp Thing ##56
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 2 (The Saga of the Swamp Thing)
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch & Alfredo Alcala
Cover Artist
Stephen R. Bissette
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'My Blue Heaven' storyline written by Alan Moore. Swamp Thing finds himself on a distant blue planet after his body was destroyed on Earth. He attempts to reconstruct his life and consciousness while dealing with the isolation of space.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Light spine stress/white ticks visible on the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Some slight edge wear where the cover meets the polybag. Surface remains glossy and white levels look good for a newsprint era book.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.0-9.4): $50 - $70; Graded (9.8): $150 - $200.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $18-22 on eBay. 9.8 graded copies have sold for $185 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Currently only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8. Professional pressing could help reach a higher tier by minimizing spine ticks. For a mid-to-high grade raw copy, grading may not exceed the cost of the service.
Notable Features
Iconic Alan Moore run; features a cover by Bissette. Notable for the 'Sophisticated Suspense' branding which marked the transition into the mature readers era of DC (later Vertigo). The cover features an ad for Action Comics #584.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age DC publication. Correct paper stock for 1987, including the distinct newsprint interior. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with the period; no signs of a reprint or counterfeit.