Marvel Team-Up Starring Spider-Man and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu ##84
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
August 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and Shang-Chi team up to battle Viper and Silver Samurai. The plot involves a terrorist plot to release a lethal toxin over London. This issue is part of a multi-part story arc spanning issues #82-85.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners; noticeable surface wear/scuffing; minor edge wear and a slight bend/crease at the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$12 USD / Graded: $35-$50 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies of this issue range from $4 to $10. UK variants often sell at a slight premium in the UK market but are comparable to US cents copies internationally for this specific era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value of this issue in Fine condition does not exceed the cost of grading, shipping, and handling fees. It is best enjoyed as a raw filler copy or for reading.
Notable Features
Features an appearance by Silver Samurai and Viper (Madame Hydra). This is a UK Price Variant (identified by the 12p cover price instead of US cents), which was printed simultaneously with the US version for distribution in the United Kingdom.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The distinctive 12p logo and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' header are standard for British variants of this period. Distant barcode and cover gloss are consistent with Bronze Age Marvel manufacturing.