Web of Spider-Man #Annual #4
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Gerber
Interior Artist
Cynthia Martin
Cover Artist
Charles Vess
Publication Date
September 1988
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 9 of The Evolutionary War. Spider-Man battles the Slug in Miami. High Evolutionary attempts to genetically filter humanity. Features back-up stories including an origin of the High Evolutionary.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Image shows visible spine stress marks/ticks, especially on the top left. Moderate corner blunting and some slight edge wear are notable. Minor surface scuffing may be present on the black ink area. Gloss appears intact, but the bag obscures some fine detail.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.8): $60 - $80.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $4 to $12 depending on newsstand vs. direct. 9.8 graded copies have sold between $65 and $85 in recent months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade of 7.5 - 8.0 would not provide a significant value increase over the cost of the grading fees ($25+ shipping). Better kept as a raw collector's copy.
Notable Features
Newsstand UPC in bottom left corner. Part of the first-ever company-wide crossover event 'The Evolutionary War'. Features the Slug (George Richmond). Includes backup story 'The High Evolutionary: Chapter 9'.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsstand printing. Barcode is correctly formatted for the era; paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white to white quality. Staples appear original and centered.