MARVEL TEAM-UP SPIDER-MAN and the HUMAN TORCH ##147
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Burkett
Interior Artist
Greg LaRocque
Cover Artist
Brendan Wright (Layouts), Carmine Infantino, and Mike Esposito
Publication Date
November 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman Head in UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and the Human Torch team up against the Black Abbott in a story titled 'Pawns of the Black Abbott!' The issue is notable for featuring Spider-Man back in his classic red-and-blue costume while his black alien symbiote suit was being studied/held elsewhere, though the cover dialogue references the 'original suit'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom-left corner. Surface looks clean with high gloss and vibrant colors. Appears to be kept in a bag and board which has preserved the edges well.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $120 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $12 and $18 on platforms like eBay. Graded 9.8 copies typically fetch around $135.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it is a guaranteed 9.8. The cost of grading (approx $35-$50) currently outweighs the market value of a 9.0-9.4 copy.
Notable Features
Direct Edition; Spiderman face in the UPC box; Late Copper Age Marvel; Appearance of the Black Abbott.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1980s Ben-Day dot printing, correct cover stock gloss for 1984 Marvel Direct Editions, and standard staple placement. No signs of restoration or reproduction are visible.