Web of Spider-Man ##40
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
July 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Cult of Love' storyline. Spider-Man and Flash Thompson work to save Betty Leeds from a mysterious cult.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Appears to be in a protective plastic bag with a price sticker on the upper right cover. Corners look relatively sharp with minor blunting, spine has minimal stress ticks, and cover gloss remains intact with no major color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $10.00; Graded (CGC 8.0): $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of Web of Spider-Man #40 generally sell in the $3 to $8 range depending on platform and condition.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the current market value of a mid-to-high grade copy.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with a barcode box featuring a spider logo instead of a standard UPC barcode. Features Alex Saviuk cover and interior art during the late 80s Spider-Man era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1988 Marvel publication hallmarks present, including the proper Direct Edition indicia, newsprint interior paper stock, and Comics Code Authority seal.