Swamp Thing #79 (1988) — Comic Book Value
Swamp ThingWhat Swamp Thing #79 (1988) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Swamp Thing #79 (1988) value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 6.0 $13 · Grade 8.0 $21. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Swamp Thing
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Value by grade
$6
Ungraded
2.2×
$13
Grade 6.0
3.5×
$21
Grade 8.0
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 3.5× raw.
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Swamp Thing #79 (1988) comic value
An ungraded copy of Swamp Thing #79 (1988) averages around $6. A CGC 6.0 runs about $13, 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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $13 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $21 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the lowest price I can expect to pay for this comic?
- The lowest listed price for Swamp Thing #79 is $5 for an ungraded copy.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 worth compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 copy is listed at $19, which is significantly higher than the $5 price for an ungraded version.
- What is the price point for a decent, but not perfect, copy?
- A Grade 6.0 copy of Swamp Thing #79 is currently priced at $12.