The Astonishing Spider-Man ##18
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Various
Interior Artist
Various
Cover Artist
Bob Budiansky and Ernie Chan
Publication Date
1978
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A special collector's edition showcasing Spider-Man's greatest team-ups featuring guest appearances by the X-Men, Iron Fist, Werewolf by Night, and Ghost Rider.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks, color breaking creases along the spine and left side, corner blunting and creasing at top and bottom corners, edge wear and minor chipping along the borders, moderate surface scuffing on the black background, and minor spine roll.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 4.0) value: $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Marvel Treasury Edition #18 typically range between $20 and $45 depending on exact condition and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading for a copy in this condition unless sentimental value is high, as the grading and shipping costs will likely exceed the market value increase.
Notable Features
Oversized tabloid format (Marvel Treasury Edition), featuring multiple classic team-up reprints including characters like Ghost Rider, X-Men, Iron Fist, and Werewolf by Night.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic vintage newsstand copy with standard paper aging, correct dimensions for a Treasury Edition, and consistent printing characteristics of Marvel publications from the late 1970s.