Web of Spider-Man ##22
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Len Kaminski
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Marc Silvestri
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Spider-Man face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man travels to the Meadowlands to investigate mysterious occurrences. The story involves the character The Rose and features Peter Parker in his black 'symbiote-style' cloth costume. It is part of the 'Gang War' era of Spidey comics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress throughout with some color-breaking ticks. Softened bottom right corner and slight blunting on the top left. Visible surface wear on the orange border and minor edge wear. Cover remains flat but shows signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded at 9.8: $60-$80.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $3 to $12 depending on condition. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for under $100 due to the high print run.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector desires it for personal reasons. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of a 7.0 copy; only copies that are guaranteed 9.8 candidates are financially viable for grading.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary frame cover (border art including various Marvel characters). Features Spider-Man in the black costume. Marc Silvestri early art.
Authentication Notes
Genuine 1987 Copper Age production. Features standard newsprint interior pages and a glossy cover. Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man portrait in the bottom left UPC box rather than a barcode.