MARVEL TEAM-UP FEATURING: SPIDER-MAN AND THE INCREDIBLE HULK ##27
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (pencils) and Mike Esposito (inks)
Publication Date
November 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct/Newsstand Distinction did not exist in this era for Marvel; standard 25-cent edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and the Hulk team up to face the Chameleon. The story involves the Hulk being manipulated into a prison break, with the Chameleon impersonating key figures to cause chaos between the two heroes.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress ticks (some breaking color), slight corner softening on the bottom left, light surface scuffing visible on the black areas of the bottom edge, and minor edge wear. Colors remain vibrant with good gloss under the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 8.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent 7.5 - 8.0 sales range from $35 to $65 for raw copies. High-grade CGC 9.4+ copies have reached $200+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high-grade press is performed. While a nice copy, the current market value for an 8.0 does not significantly outweigh the costs of grading and shipping. It is best enjoyed as a clean raw collector's copy.
Notable Features
Bronze Age key; Featuring the Hulk and Spider-Man; Appearance by the Chameleon (Spider-Man's first-ever villain). Features the 'All This, and the Chimeric Chameleon as Well!' tagline.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1974 Marvel bronze age stock. No signs of restoration visible from the image; staple placement is consistent with 1970s manufacturing; 25-cent price point matches the November 1974 release window.