Marvel Team-Up Spider-Man King-Size Annual! ##5
Marvel Comics Group • Marvel Team-Up Annual
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Mark Gruenwald and Jim Mooney
Cover Artist
Brent Anderson
Publication Date
1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in barcode box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man teams up with The Thing, Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, and Quasar to battle the Serpent Crown. The story, 'Serpents and Magicians,' involves the Elders of the Universe and the Set entity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, possible surface scuffing on the dark backgrounds, and minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.6+): $80 - $120. In this estimated condition: $25 - $35.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $15-$25 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies have reached over $150 in peak markets.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. The cost of grading often exceeds the market value of a mid-grade copy. A 'press and clean' might improve it to an 8.0-8.5.
Notable Features
This is a key 'Serpent Crown' storyline issue. Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man logo in the UPC box. Features a large ensemble cast of Marvel cosmic and mystic heroes.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1982 print with correct period-appropriate typography, the 75-cent price point (US), and standard newsprint interior pages visible from the edge.