Swamp Thing
Game Boy · 1992
About this game
Swamp Thing is based on the DC comic of the same name.
Deep in the swamps of Louisiana, a Dr.
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Holland, is hard at work on a growth formula for plants.
His sponsor however has different ideas for the technology and burns down the lab.
The poor doctor is burned and covered with formula and inside of the organically rich Bayou swamps... he becomes Swamp Thing.
The game is a side-scrolling platform game.
Swamp Thing can punch (but not duck and punch) and jump a short distance.
Health power-ups will be needed to keep him alive and additionally ball power-ups can be found to give him a projectile weapon.
About Game Boy
The original Game Boy (1989) proved that handheld gaming didn't need cutting-edge graphics to succeed — its monochrome screen and legendary battery life, combined with Tetris as a pack-in, made it a cultural phenomenon. Game Boy cartridges are famously durable, so this remains one of the more accessible retro platforms to collect, though translucent color variants and complete-in-box copies with the original brick-sized manual add real value for condition-focused collectors.
Gamevaro tracks Swamp Thing for Game Boy with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1590.39 |
| 2026-07-16 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.49 |
| 2026-07-16 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1829.63 |
| 2026-07-16 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €691.48 |
| 2026-07-16 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €276.59 |
| 2026-07-16 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.38 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.30 |
| 2026-07-14 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1826.74 |
| 2026-07-14 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €690.39 |
| 2026-07-14 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1587.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €276.16 |
| 2026-07-14 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.43 |
| 2026-07-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €690.03 |
| 2026-07-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €276.01 |
| 2026-07-13 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.27 |
| 2026-07-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1825.78 |
| 2026-07-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1587.05 |
| 2026-07-13 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €571.30 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €248.39 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €620.06 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €99.35 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €690.03 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €55.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1587.05 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1825.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €276.01 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €31.67 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €39.41 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €62.10 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Swamp Thing has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Swamp Thing worth?
Swamp Thing for Game Boy is currently worth €49.99 loose, €248.39 complete in box, and €571.30 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Swamp Thing rare?
Swamp Thing has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Swamp Thing?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Swamp Thing, loose is €49.99 and CIB is €248.39 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Swamp Thing worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Swamp Thing is currently worth €49.99 loose, versus €61.21 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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