MARVEL TREASURY EDITION Spider-Man vs. The Hulk! at the Winter Olympics ##25
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom & Jack Abel
Publication Date
1980
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (as indicated by the Price box and lack of UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special oversized Treasury edition featuring Spider-Man and the Hulk. The story, titled 'The Power and the Prize', involves the characters entangled in a plot at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics featuring the Mole Man and his subterranean army.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible severe moisture/water damage staining at the top center and top right edges. Moderate color-breaking creasing on the spine and across the cover. Corner blunting and edge wear. The item is framed, which may conceal further damage or signs of acidic paper degradation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (CGC 3.0): $35.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) can fetch $100-$150, but low-grade/water-damaged copies frequently sell for under $20 due to common availability and specific damage type.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($30-$50+) exceeds the current market value of the comic in its current condition. The water staining is a major defect that significantly caps the grade.
Notable Features
Oversized tabloid format (10" x 13.5"). Part of the 1980 Olympic tie-in marketing. Features a classic battle between two of Marvel's most popular characters.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an original 1980 printing based on ink saturation and paper aging. The staple placement and 'Marvel Treasury Edition' branding are consistent with standard productions from this era. Note: The framing can sometimes cause further 'tanning' if the backing is not acid-free.