Web of Spider-Man ##42
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man (1985 Series)
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
September 1988
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the 'Cult of Love' storyline. Spider-Man (Peter Parker) continues his battle against a dangerous cult, while his wife Mary Jane Watson-Parker faces the pressures of her modeling career as she poses for a lingerie catalogue. The issue explores themes of celebrity and manipulation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks and ticks along the left edge, several of which break color. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right and top right. Slight edge wear on the right side. Cover gloss is generally well-preserved, but a small finger smudge or indentation appears near the central figure. UPC barcode is clean.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $65.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have recently sold for $4.00 - $7.00 on eBay. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies average around $80.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current estimated grade of 7.5 to 8.0 would not yield a high enough market value to cover the costs of grading, shipping, and handling. This is a common back issue with low demand compared to key issues in the run.
Notable Features
Features a newsstand UPC barcode. Notable for the cover featuring Mary Jane Watson in a modeling shoot. Part of the early post-wedding era for Peter and Mary Jane.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The color registration is correct for late 1980s Marvel newsprint and glossy cover stock. Staple placement is consistent with manufacturer standards for the period. The barcode and price box font ($1.00 US) are definitive for the 1988 era.