MARVEL TREASURY EDITION Spider-Man vs. The Hulk! at the Winter Olympics ##25
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, and Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom and Jack Abel
Publication Date
1980
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Promotional story tying into the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics. Spider-Man and the Hulk find themselves in Lake Placid where they must stop the Mole Man from disrupting the games. Includes various puzzles and Olympic-themed back matter.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Severe water staining/tide marks across the top edge and right side; significant sun fading/color loss due to framing; heavy edge wear and corner blunting; possible spine split or heavy wear visible at left; display-related light damage.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 2.0): $25 - $40.
Recent Sales
In high grade (VF/NM), this issue sells for $50-$100. In low, water-damaged condition like this, it typically sells for under $10 as a 'reader copy'.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The severe water damage and sun fading will keep the grade very low, and the cost of grading an oversized Treasury Edition ($100+) significantly exceeds the comic's market value.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury' format (10.25 x 13.25 inches); features a rare appearance of the Mole Man outside of Fantastic Four titles; notable for its tie-in to real-world current events (1980 Olympics).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980 printing. The paper stock shows age-appropriate tanning. Note the 'CC' (Comics Code) stamp and the $2.00 price point consistent with Marvel's 1980 Treasury releases.