MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL ##7
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Annual Vol. 1
Writer
Louise Simonson
Interior Artist
Paul Neary
Cover Artist
Paul Neary and Bruce D. Patterson
Publication Date
1984
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man (in his black symbiote suit) teams up with Alpha Flight (Guardian, Sasquatch, Aurora, Northstar, Puck, and Snowbird) to battle the Collector. The story involves the Collector attempting to capture Alpha Flight and Spider-man for his collection.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extensive spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the entire left edge. Heavy corner blunting and minor rounding on all corners. Visible creasing near the bottom right and top left edges. Surface wear/scuffing and mild soiling on the white background areas. Typical aging of paper stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for $6-$12 on eBay. High-grade (NM 9.4+) copies can reach $40-$60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping exceed the market value of the comic in this condition. Professional pressing might improve flatness but won't fix the color-breaking spine stress.
Notable Features
Early appearance of Spider-Man in the black symbiote costume. Direct Edition with barcode. Team-up with the Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. Correct barcode placement for a Direct Edition from 1984. Staple placement and ink registration are consistent with Marvel's mid-80s production standards.