MARVEL TALES ##25
Marvel Comics • Marvel Tales Vol. 2 (1964 series)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko (Spider-Man), Jack Kirby (Thor/Giant-Man)
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr. (Spider-Man), Jack Kirby (Thor/Giant-Man miniatures)
Publication Date
March 1970
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A reprint anthology issue. Features 'The End of Spider-Man!' (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #18) featuring the Sandman. Includes back-up stories featuring Thor and Giant-Man, and a preview for Marvel Boy.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with multiple color-breaking ticks; visible corner rounding on all four corners; light surface scuffing and edge wear; slight tanning of cover white areas; minor creases visible on the right-hand side edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (ungraded): $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies range between $12 and $25. Higher grade (9.4+) copies can exceed $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the retail value of the book in this condition. This is best kept as a 'reader copy' or for personal collection in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Features a John Romita Sr. cover; Reprint of the second meeting between Spider-Man and Sandman; Includes early Marvel Boy silver age appearance; Direct Edition (no barcode as it predates UPC scanning).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1970 Marvel print. Paper texture and ink density are consistent with Bronze Age Marvel manufacturing; the 15-cent price point and 'Marvel Comics Group' banner are correct for the March 1970 era.