MARVEL TREASURY EDITION Spider-Man vs. The Hulk! at the Winter Olympics ##25
Marvel Comics Group • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom & Jack Abel
Publication Date
1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk travel to Lake Placid for the 1980 Winter Olympics. The story features a conflict with the Mole Man who is attempting to disrupt the games. Guest appearances by various Olympic athletes of the era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant water damage and staining visible along the top edge of the cover. Apparent waviness from moisture. Noticeable spine stress and creases throughout. Bottom right corner shows blunting and light creasing. General surface wear and potential frameside fading.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $40 - $60 (though grading is not recommended in this condition)
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.0+ copies sell for $100-$150. Lower grade copies with staining typically sell in the $15 range due to the frequent presence of water damage in oversized Treasury editions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The severe water staining along the top border will drastically lower the grade (likely below a 5.0). The cost of grading would exceed the final value of the book.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury' format (10.25 x 13.25 inches). Tie-in with the 1980 Winter Olympics. This issue is notable for being one of the final Treasury editions produced by Marvel and features the iconic pairing of Spider-Man and the Hulk.
Authentication Notes
The item matches the dimensions and coloration of the 1980 original. There are no known widely circulated counterfeits of this specific treasury edition; the visible paper aging and water damage are consistent with original newsprint materials of the period.