Marvel Team-Up Spider-Man and Howard the Duck ##96
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Kupperberg
Interior Artist
Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Joe Rubinstein
Publication Date
August 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man teams up with Howard the Duck to take on the villainous Pro-Rata. The story involves Howard being kidnapped and Spider-Man intervening to stop a mystical/financial ritual. This issue features a notable crossover between the main Marvel universe and Howard's satirical world.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking, minor corner blunting, possible light edge wear on the right side, and a slight roll to the spine. The cover luster appears somewhat dulled, with common shelf wear for a book of this age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $18.00; Graded (CGC 5.0): $35.00 - $45.00. Note that UK variants generally command slightly lower prices than US cents copies unless in high grade.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for US copies in mid-grade range from $15-$25. UK variants typically see a 20-30% discount in the domestic US market but hold value well in international markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping exceeds the current market value of a 5.0 UK variant. Better kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
This is the UK Price Variant (15p instead of 40c/50c). It features a popular team-up with a cult-favorite character (Howard the Duck). Includes a Spider-Man head shot in the corner box and Howard smoke-logo.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The 15p price marking is consistent with Marvel UK distribution during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Paper tanning is consistent with the newsprint stock used during this era.