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
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man, wearing his black alien symbiote costume, battles the Vulture. The story titled 'High Stakes' follows Peter Parker as he deals with the returns of the Vulture while Mary Jane Watson deals with her own personal drama. The issue features classic Copper Age action and the iconic black suit.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks visible (some possibly color-breaking), minor corner blunting on the bottom right, slight edge wear along the right-hand margin. The cover maintains high gloss and vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $6 and $12. Graded 9.8 copies typically settle in the $70 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (CGC/CBCS), shipping, and handling would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a solid collector's copy but not a high-value key issue.
Notable Features
Features the Black Suit (Symbiote), Vulture appearance, Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man head in the UPC box), part of Marvel's 25th Anniversary year.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with correct 1980s newsprint interior aging, standard 75-cent price point for the era, and correct color registration typical of mid-80s Marvel printings.