Web of Spider-Man ##51
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk & Franco Giocola
Publication Date
June 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story title: 'The Wolves of Windemere'. Spider-Man battles mutated wolf-creatures in a high-stakes action issue. This issue features Chameleon and Hammerhead as he continues to deal with the fallout of the 'Inferno' event and the 'Lobos' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Generally sharp and flat. Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface wear and bagging ripples visible in photo, though book appears well-preserved with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$12 | Graded (9.8): $60-$85
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average between $4 and $10 depending on condition. High-grade graded copies (9.8) have sold in the $70 range recently.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading unless you believe it is a flawless 9.8. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) often exceeds the market value for mid-to-high grade raw copies of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition; features early appearances of the Lobo Brothers (mutant werewolves); Alex Saviuk cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel paper stock. Proper color registration and period-accurate $1.00 price point for the year 1989. Staple alignment appears consistent with standard manufacturing.