MARVEL TEAM-UP ##14
Marvel Comics (in association with Image Comics/Skybound) • Marvel Team-Up Vol. 3
Writer
Robert Kirkman
Interior Artist
Cory Walker
Cover Artist
Cory Walker
Publication Date
April 2006
Cover Variant
Regular cover (A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A historic crossover event featuring Spider-Man meeting Invincible (Mark Grayson). Invincible is knocked into the Marvel Universe during a battle with Angstrom Levy. He teams up with Spider-Man to stop Doctor Octopus. This is a key crossover issue between Marvel and Image characters.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The cover appears flat with vivid colors and sharp corners. There is a slight visible spine tick near the bottom staple and minor edge wear on the upper right corner. Gloss is high, and the book appears well-preserved in a poly-bag. Final grade requires inspection out of the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $225
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold between $35 and $55. CGC 9.8 copies have consistently reached the $180 range due to the growing popularity of the Invincible franchise.
Grading Recommendation
If the back cover is clean and there is no hidden color-breaking spine stress, this is a strong candidate for grading. A 9.8 grade significantly increases the value compared to raw pricing.
Notable Features
First meeting of Spider-Man and Invincible. Written by Robert Kirkman (creator of Invincible and The Walking Dead). Features the Avengers (New Avengers lineup). Distinctive 'Spider-Man meets Invincible' trade dress on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The UPC barcode (7-59606-04325-4-01411), artist credits, and Image/Marvel dual logos are consistent with authentic first printings from 2006. Paper stock appears to be the standard glossy finish of that era.