MARVEL TEAM-UP FEATURING HUMAN TORCH AND THE ICEMAN ##23
Marvel Comics • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Gil Kane
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
July 1974
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Human Torch and Iceman (of the X-Men) team up to fight the supervillain Equinox, the 'Thermic Man.' This issue features guest appearances by the Uncanny X-Men (Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, and Beast).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good+ (CGC 4.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the spine. Noticeable corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Minor surface wear and bagging wrinkles visible on the cover. Colors remain decently vibrant but edges show minor wear typical of mid-grade Bronze Age books.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded CGC 4.5: $40 - $50; High Grade (9.8): $450+
Recent Sales
Recent 4.5 to 5.5 graded copies have sold between $40-$65. Raw copies in mid-grade condition typically sell for $15 on secondary marketplaces.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading in current condition. The grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of a mid-grade copy. Excellent candidate for a personal collection filler.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Equinox (Terrance Sorenson). Notable Bronze Age crossover between the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. Features the Bronze Age 25-cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1974 Bronze Age Marvel comic. Print registration on the 'Marvel Comics Group' header is consistent with production of that era. Paper aging is appropriate for the time period.