Web of Spider-Man ##19
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Charles Vess
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man, wearing his black alien symbiote suit, faces off against the offbeat villain Humbug (Buck Mitty), who makes his first appearance. The story also features the first cameo appearance of Solo (James Bourne) in the Marvel Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking crease on the bottom right corner. Minor spine stress marks/ticks along the left edge. Some corner blunting on the top right. Slight yellowing of the cover edges consistent with age. Overall decent gloss but shows handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $18.00 / Graded 9.8: $100.00 - $130.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade sold for approximately $12-$15 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies typically settle around the $115 mark.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The visible bottom-right crease will keep the grade below an 8.0, and the cost of grading/shipping exceeds the current market value of a mid-grade raw copy.
Notable Features
First appearance of Humbug; First appearance of Solo; Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover; Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present); Black Suit Spider-Man era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1986 Marvel production. Shows standard paper stock for the era with typical newsstand distribution markings and wear patterns. Logo and price box align with known Victorian/Copper age printing standards.