Swamp Thing #168 (1996) — Comic Book Value
Swamp ThingWhat Swamp Thing #168 (1996) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Swamp Thing #168 (1996) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $11 · Grade 8.0 $16. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.2× raw.
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Swamp Thing #168 Comic DC Vertigo 1996 2nd Series AntonArcane Mark Millar Hester
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Swamp Thing #168 (1996) comic value
An ungraded copy of Swamp Thing #168 (1996) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $11, and a CGC 8.0 commands $16.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $5 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $11 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $16 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $1.95 / $8.99 / $49.99 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $1.95–$49.99 (median $8.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the general resale value for this ungraded Swamp Thing issue?
- As an ungraded item, its resale value is determined by the current market for ungraded copies of Swamp Thing #168.
- Is the 1996 Swamp Thing series generally sought after by collectors?
- Swamp Thing is a well-known series, making this 1996 issue a recognizable piece for fans of the title.
- Will the condition of this ungraded book affect its final price?
- Yes, since it is ungraded, the physical condition will be a major factor in determining its final resale value.