MARVEL TEAM-UP FEATURING SPIDER-MAN AND THE MAN-THING ##68
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
Dave Cockrum
Publication Date
April 1978
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man travels to the Everglades and teams up with the Man-Thing to battle D'Spayre. This issue is notable for being part of the legendary Claremont/Byrne creative run on Marvel Team-Up and features the second appearance of the demon D'Spayre.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks; visible creasing on the right side and bottom corner of the front cover; blunting on corners; slight surface wear and minor scuffing visible through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 5.0): $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies in mid-grade range from $4 to $12 depending on eye appeal. NM copies (9.4+) generally sell for $60-$80.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition. It is best kept as a reader copy or in a protective bag/board.
Notable Features
Second appearance of D'Spayre; Chris Claremont and John Byrne collaboration; includes a UPC barcode (Direct/Newsstand) marking the Bronze Age era.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1978 original based on the newsprint paper quality, the 35-cent price point, and the specific ink saturation characteristic of late 70s Marvel publications.