Web of Spider-Man ##74
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995)
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
March 1991
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Art Attack' storyline. This issue features Spider-Man battling the Avant Guard. Key characters include Peter Parker and the villainous group of artists known as the Avant Guard.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine ticks along the left edge, some blunting on the top-right and bottom-right corners. Minor surface wear and some light color-breaking stress lines near the spine. The packaging suggests some curvature which might benefit from pressing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition generally sell for under $10. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have sold in the $40 range recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees (approx $25+) plus shipping exceeds the potential market value of the book in this estimated mid-to-high grade condition.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Avant Guard. This is a Direct Edition copy as evidenced by the barcode in the bottom left. Part 2 of a 4-part 'Art Attack!' crossover story.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel production. Includes correct UPC barcode for the period, Newsstand/Direct distinction, and standard Copper Age paper stock and color saturation.