Description: Up for sale is a rare and highly sought-after single issue of Swamp Thing #1, featuring the first appearance of the titular character. This comic book, published by DC Comics in 1972 during the Bronze Age of comics, has been professionally graded by the Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS) and given a grade of 2.5 Good+, restored. Bernie Wrightson signed the book, making it an even more valuable addition to any collection. Autograph authentication by CBCS, verified signature. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of comic book history! While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant like creature rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson.
Price: 349.99 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-02T00:36:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Signed By: Bernie Wrightson
Tradition: US Comics
Certification Number: 21-3B1A739-007
Format: Single Issue
Language: English
Autograph Authentication: Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS)
Style: Color
Personalized: No
Features: First Printing, Key Issue, First Character Appearance
Artist/Writer: Bernie Wrightson, Len Wein
Character: Swamp Thing
Cover Artist: Bernie Wrightson
Signed: Yes
Series Title: Swamp Thing
Universe: DC Universe
Grade: 2.5 Good+
Publisher: DC Comics
Inscribed: No
Story Title: Dark Genesis!
Publication Year: 1972
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: 1
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Professional Grader: Comic Book Certification Service (CBCS)
Genre: Horror & Sci-Fi
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States