Web of Spider-Man ##77
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk / Keith Williams
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
June 1991
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Underground Inferno' storyline. Spider-Man is caught in a conflict between the new Firebrand (Russel Brookes) and the Morlocks in the NYC subways. It explores the dark underbelly of the city's supernatural and mutant communities.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; slight corner blunting on the bottom right; minor edge wear and some surface scuffing visible on dark ink areas; cover remains mostly flat but shows signs of handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $3 and $5. High-grade newsstand editions command a slight premium but generally remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceed the current market value for a mid-tier issue like this unless it is a pristine 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Newsstand variant (identified by the UPC barcode in the bottom left corner). Features the 1st appearance of the third Firebrand (Russel Brookes). Also features the Morlocks Masque and Thornn.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct Marvel newsstand copy. Displays standard 1991 paper stock and typical newsstand distribution wear.