Swamp Thing #44 (1986) — Comic Book Value
Swamp ThingWhat Swamp Thing #44 (1986) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Swamp Thing #44 (1986) value — Ungraded $5 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $21. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 4.2× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If your goal is simply to own Swamp Thing #44 (1986), buy the Standard version for $5. The Newsstand version at $6 offers no significant tangible upgrade in content or condition over the Standard, as both are basic releases. Collectors prioritizing pure ownership should choose the Standard to save money. Only if you specifically desire the Newsstand designation, perhaps for a minor collecting quirk, should you pay the extra dollar.
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Swamp Thing #44 (1986) comic value
An ungraded copy of Swamp Thing #44 (1986) averages around $5. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $21.
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 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for this comic?
- The ungraded copy of Swamp Thing #44 starts at $5.
- How much is a better-graded copy worth?
- A Grade 8.0 copy of Swamp Thing #44 is currently listed for $21.
- Is there a price difference between the grades?
- Yes, the price increases with condition, moving from $5 ungraded to $21 for a Grade 8.0.