MARVEL TREASURY EDITION THE ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN ##18
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Gary Friedrich, Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Ross Andru, Gil Kane, Mike Ploog, Tom Palmer
Cover Artist
Bob Budiansky and Ernie Chan
Publication Date
1978
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 'Special Collector's Edition' Treasury-sized book collecting Spider-Man team-ups. Features Spider-Man alongside the X-Men, Iron Fist, Werewolf by Night, and Ghost Rider. Key characters include Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking creases along the left edge. Significant corner blunting and minor tears/splitting on the top and bottom spine edges. Surface scuffing and edge wear throughout. Large diagonal crease visible on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-low grade condition have sold for approximately $18-$22 on auction sites like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The high cost of grading a 'Treasury Edition' (due to its oversized nature) often exceeds the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury' format (10 x 13.5 inches). Collects Marvel Team-Up #4, #31, Marvel Spotlight #12, and Giant-Size Spider-Man #4.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Marvel Treasury Edition. Correct cover gloss, $2.00 price point, and era-appropriate newsprint interior paper.