DC Comics Presents Superman and Swamp Thing ##8
DC Comics • DC Comics Presents (Vol. 1)
Writer
Steve Englehart
Interior Artist
Murphy Anderson
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
April 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A team-up between Superman and Swamp Thing. Superman travels to the Florida Everglades to investigate a disturbance, finding Swamp Thing and Solomon Grundy engaged in a struggle. The story involves the mystical nature of the Swamp and Superman's vulnerability to magic.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting at the top left; slight tanning along the edges; a noticeable circular '15p' UK price stamp or mark over the middle-left area; minor edge wear and surface scuffing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15–$25; Graded (CGC 6.0-7.0 range): $60–$85
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for $10-20. Higher grade 9.0+ copies have reached $100+. Market remains stable due to the inclusion of Solomon Grundy and Swamp Thing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The cost of grading (approx. $30-40) plus shipping would likely exceed the market value of a mid-grade (6.0) copy. Best kept as a high-quality reader or 'raw' collectible.
Notable Features
Features Solomon Grundy; Swamp Thing appearance; early Bronze Age DC team-up series; Newsstand UPC version; distinctive 15p UK price stamp (common for export copies of this era).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper stock shows correct age-appropriate oxidation. Staples appear original and centered. Registration of the red 'Superman' logo and blue 'DC' emblem is consistent with period printing standards.