The Saga of the Swamp Thing ##20
DC Comics • The Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol. 2
Writer
Alan Moore
Interior Artist
Dan Day
Cover Artist
Thomas Yeates
Publication Date
January 1984
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition (indicated by barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Loose Ends; This issue marks the first full script by legendary writer Alan Moore on the Swamp Thing title. It serves as a transition from the previous creative team, concluding the Sutherland experimental arc and setting the stage for the groundbreaking Anatomy Lesson in the following issue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; slight blunting on the top right corner; mild edge wear along the bottom; some light surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 – $100 | Graded (at 7.5): $110 – $140. High grades (9.8) can exceed $800.
Recent Sales
Recent years have seen high volatility due to the Alan Moore run's prestige. Newsstand copies generally command a 10-20% premium over Direct editions in identical grades.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a pressing service is used to remove non-color-breaking surface dimples. However, given the current estimated grade (7.5 - 8.0 range), it may be more cost-effective to keep as a high-grade raw copy unless it's for personal collection preservation.
Notable Features
First Alan Moore script on Swamp Thing; Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode); key issue for collectors of the modern Bronze Age and Moore completists.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC newsstand print. Features characteristic newsstand barcode and 75-cent price point. Paper aging is consistent with 1984 newsprint stock.