MARVEL TEAM-UP HULK AND SPIDER-WOMAN ##97
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Steven Grant
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler
Publication Date
September 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man is notably absent from the lead role in this issue of Marvel Team-Up, which instead features a team-up between The Incredible Hulk and Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew). They battle the villainous Mandrill in a story titled 'In the Shadow of the Mandrill!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor corner blunting, slight yellowing to the white margins, and potential horizontal stress line near the bottom right. The cover appears relatively flat but shows age-related shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded (estimated 6.0): $40 - $60 USD
Recent Sales
Recent sales for US editions in mid-grade range from $15-$25. UK variants typically sell at a slight premium to specialists but generally follow the same market trend for common issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading and shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 6.0 UK price variant from this era. It is best enjoyed as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
Features the 15p UK price variant. Includes the 'This Marvel Comic Could Be Worth $2500!' green banner sweepstakes advertisement. Notable for being a 'Marvel Team-Up' issue where Spider-Man does not appear, which was rare for the series.
Authentication Notes
The 15p currency and 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' branding are consistent with authentic UK Distributed editions of late 1970s/early 1980s Marvel books. Ink saturation and paper stock appear historically accurate for the period.