Swamp Thing ##7
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Cover Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
November/December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Night of the Bat'. Features a major crossover guest-starring Batman (Bruce Wayne). Swamp Thing travels to Gotham City in search of a way to regain his humanity, leading to a classic confrontation and eventual team-up with the Dark Knight.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with light color breaks; minor blunting of the top and bottom left corners; slight surface wear on the red title background; edges appear relatively sharp but show minor shelf rub.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $120 - $160; Graded (CGC/CBCS 7.5): $200 - $250
Recent Sales
Recent 7.5 graded copies have sold between $190 and $240; raw mid-to-high grade copies typically fetch $100-$150 depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if part of a key character collection. A professional clean and press could potentially push this into the 8.0/8.5 range, significantly increasing marketability due to the iconic Wrightson/Batman cover.
Notable Features
Iconic Batman crossover cover; art by the legendary Bernie Wrightson; key Bronze Age issue; first meeting between Swamp Thing and Batman.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity is indicated by the standard 20-cent price point for 1973, correct 'DC' bullet logo, and Ben-Day dot patterns visible in the color registration of the yellow and red fields. Paper stock displays natural age-appropriate toning.