Spider-Man vs. The Hulk at the Winter Olympics ##25
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Bill Mantlo, Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom (pencils), Joe Sinnott (inks)
Publication Date
1980
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Treasury Format)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man and the Hulk are caught up in a plot involving terrorists and the Moleman at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Features appearances by various international heroes and Olympic-themed action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine- (5.5) to Fine (6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting at the top and bottom corners. Some surface scuffing visible on black ink areas near the spine. The framing obscures the extreme edges, but general shelf wear is evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30 | Graded (CGC 8.0+): $80 - $120+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade condition have sold for $20-$25. High-grade slabbed copies achieve premiums due to the difficulty of preserving oversized 'Treasury' editions.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the collector seeking a high-grade 9.2+. In the current 5.5-6.0 range, the cost of grading and shipping the oversized slab (Treasury size) exceeds the market value increase.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury' format (roughly 10x13 inches). Published to tie in with the 1980 Winter Olympics. Notable for being one of the few original stories produced for the Treasury line (most were reprints).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1980 printing. Signs include the correct $2.00 price point, the 'Marvel Comics Group' circular logo, and the characteristic paper stock aging visible in the white margins.