MARVEL TEAM-UP SPIDER-MAN AND GHOST RIDER ##91
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Steven Grant
Interior Artist
Jim Janes (pencils) and Bruce Patterson (inks)
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe (pencils) and Dan Green (inks)
Publication Date
March 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) team up to face the villain Nightmarer (Terrence Gruit) at a carnival. The story titled 'The Carnival of Fear' involves a plot to steal souls using a nightmare machine.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors (ticks) along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top left corner. Slight surface rubbing/scuffing visible in the black ink areas of the cover. Edges show small amounts of wear, though the cover retains good color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD | Graded (9.0+): $60 - $80 USD. Note: UK Price variants often carry a small premium to specific collectors but can be harder to move in the US market.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $12-$15. Higher grade (9.6+) slabs have sold in the range of $100-$120 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless it is a sentimental piece. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) plus shipping would likely exceed the immediate market value of a mid-grade UK variant copy.
Notable Features
This is a UK Price Variant, distinguished by the '12p' price in the top left corner instead of the US cents price. Features a team-up with Bronze Age Ghost Rider and Spider-Man.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper stock (newsprint visible at edges), staple placement, and standard 1980s Marvel UK distribution markings.