Web of Spider-Man ##24
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Len Kaminski
Interior Artist
Del Barras
Cover Artist
Del Barras
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man in his iconic black suit faces off against the Vulture at a high-stakes gambling casino in Atlantic City. The story focuses on Peter Parker attempting to take photos of the Vulture's return for the Daily Bugle while navigating his relationship with Mary Jane.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Cumulative surface wear and slight yellowing consistent with age. Subtle vertical indentations on the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80; This condition (6.0): $5 - $8.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $65 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the comic in this mid-grade condition. Best kept as a reader copy or in a bag/board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the Vulture in a key appearance. Part of the 'Marvel 25th Anniversary' year. Includes a barcode (Direct Edition) and the iconic black suit (symbiote-style) design.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint stock. Correct 75c/95c price point and date placement for the era. Staple placement and cover gloss appear consistent with original factory production.