Web of Spider-Man Annual ##2
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Annual (1985 Series)
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Arthur Adams
Cover Artist
Charles Vess
Publication Date
1986
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Kenzi's World'. Spider-Man investigates a mysterious high-tech conspiracy involving a character named Warlock (Kenzi). Notable for the unique Arthur Adams interior art and the striking Charles Vess cover art featuring the Symbiote-costumed Spider-Man atop a large Spider-Mask.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and numerous color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting and minor surface scuffing on the black ink areas. Some light warping visible through the bag, suggesting potential humidity exposure or storage stress.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $120+
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-grade have sold for $8 to $12. High-grade 9.8 copies fetch a premium due to the difficult black cover, often reaching over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The costs of shipping and encapsulation would likely exceed the market value of a 6.0-7.0 copy. Only recommended if it were a flawless 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition with UPC barcode. Early appearance of Spider-Man in the black Symbiote suit. Distinctive Charles Vess cover art. Includes high-profile creator Arthur Adams on interior art.
Authentication Notes
The matte paper stock, specific 1980s corner-box style (featuring a Symbiote Spidey silhouette), and color registration for the red/black cover appear consistent with authentic Marvel copies from 1986.