Swamp Thing ##7
DC Comics • Swamp Thing Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Cover Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
December 1973
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First time meeting and battle between Swamp Thing and Batman. Swamp Thing travels to Gotham City following the trail of the Conclave, the group responsible for his transformation. Includes appearances by Commissioner Gordon and the first appearance of the character Dog-Face.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks, small corner blunting on bottom right, slight yellowing on edges consistent with age, overall excellent color retention and flat cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350 | Graded (CGC 9.0+): $450 - $650+
Recent Sales
CGC 9.0 copies have recently sold for approximately $450-$500, with 9.4-9.6 copies reaching $800-$1,200.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended for grading. The Bernie Wrightson cover and Batman crossover make this a major Bronze Age key; a professional clean and press could push this toward a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
Major Bronze Age key issue. Classic Bernie Wrightson cover art. Features Batman. Part of the iconic Wein/Wrightson original run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC 20-cent issue. Correct logo placement and indicia. Matches 30686 job code for original printing.