Swamp Thing ##58
DC Comics • Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 2
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Rick Veitch & Alfredo Alcala
Cover Artist
Rick Veitch
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Exiles'. Swamp Thing travels into space and encounters Hawkman and Hawkwoman on Thanagar. This issue continues Alan Moore's legendary run on the title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Very faint color-breaking creases near the top staple. General shelf wear on high-gloss areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded 9.8: $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $12 to $28 depending on condition. 9.8 CGC slabs have sold for approximately $115 in recent months.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for grading unless you are confident it will hit a 9.8. Mid-to-high grade raw copies are common, and the grading fees may exceed the value added for a 9.0-9.4 copy.
Notable Features
Includes an 8-page special preview of 'The Spectre' by Doug Moench and Gene Colan. Features Hawkman and Hawkwoman. Alan Moore script.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with Mid-80s DC Direct Edition print quality. Proper logo placement and price box for the period ($0.75 US / $1.00 CAN). Paper stock appears correct.