Web of Spider-Man ##95
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
December 1992
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Spirits of Venom' crossover. Spider-Man teams up with Ghost Rider (Dan Ketch) and Johnny Blaze to fight Venom and the Hobgoblin. This issue features the first encounter between Venom and Ghost Rider.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor surface scuffing visible on black ink; some edge wear along the right side of the cover; newsstand barcode area is clean.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8 target): $80 - $110. (As-is: $20 - $30 graded)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5 to $15 on secondary markets; CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80-$120 range depending on the auction site.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at 7.5-8.0, where the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the slabbed book. Reserved for personal collection unless it is a sentimental piece.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition (indicated by UPC barcode); Start of the 'Spirits of Venom' storyline; Features Venom, Ghost Rider, and Johnny Blaze on the cover; Key crossover event.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct newsstand pricing for 1992 ($1.25), appropriate paper age, and standard gloss for Copper Age Marvel issues. No signs of reproduction or tampering.