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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 10/77 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-012082
MARVEL TEAM-UP #62
Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel battle the Super-Skrull, cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito, art by John Byrne
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | October 1977 | Bronze | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-012082 | ~8.5 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp corners and clean edges; a UPC barcode is present confirming newsstand edition. Slight whitening is visible at the top left corner tip and minor edge wear along the spine, with no major creases or color breaks apparent. The book is in a protective sleeve, which limits full assessment of surface texture; interior and back cover were not examined.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $8 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $20 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $160 |
// Archive commentary
Marvel Team-Up #62 pairs Spider-Man with Carol Danvers, then operating as Ms. Marvel, against the shape-shifting Super-Skrull. The issue is written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Gil Kane with John Byrne on interior art, making it a notable early meeting point for two creators who would soon define Uncanny X-Men together. Carol Danvers appears here in one of her earliest guest-starring roles outside her own title, a detail that has taken on added interest given her later prominence as Captain Marvel, though this issue is not her first appearance or origin.
The FMV data shows a title with deep certified census numbers and largely flat pricing across the mid and high grades, with values holding in the $20–$30 range from grade 4 through 9.4. This pattern reflects a book that was well preserved and heavily submitted rather than one driven by scarcity, with demand concentrated narrowly at the top of the census. The jump to $160 at CGC 9.8 signals collector interest in pristine copies of a Claremont/Byrne collaboration and a notable Carol Danvers guest appearance, but the absence of comparable strength in 9.6 and 9.4 confirms the book trades as a common Bronze Age issue rather than a recognized key.
This is a title for run collectors of Marvel Team-Up, Claremont/Byrne completists, and Carol Danvers or Captain Marvel enthusiasts assembling her early appearances. Raw copies in low and mid grade are inexpensive and widely available, making the book an accessible pickup rather than a speculative hold. The only meaningful premium exists at the CGC 9.8 tier, where population remains thin relative to demand from grading-conscious buyers chasing top-of-census Bronze Age Marvel material.
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