Web of Spider-Man ##24
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Charles Vess
Publication Date
March 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man, wearing his iconic black alien costume, faces off against the Vulture in a high-stakes battle. Features classic mid-80s storytelling and action.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top staple, slight corner blunting on the top right, and minor surface wear typical of a bagged and boarded mid-80s book. The colors remain vibrant with no apparent color-breaking creases, heavy tanning, or tears.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5.00 - $15.00. Graded (CGC 8.0): $25.00 - $40.00.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Web of Spider-Man #24 range between $5 and $12 depending on exact condition and venue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) due to low return on investment; the cost of grading would exceed the potential value increase for an issue of this tier.
Notable Features
Direct Edition variant featuring the stylized Spider-Man head graphic in the lower-left corner instead of a UPC barcode, part of Marvel's 25th Anniversary banner era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint paper stock, correct Marvel 25th Anniversary logo framing, crisp ink registration, and proper staple placement consistent with authentic period printing.