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/A Cover (Direct Edition/Spider-Man Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man, wearing his black costume, battles his classic foe the Vulture at a high-stakes casino. The story involves the Vulture attempting to secure funds for his health while Spider-Man tries to stop his gambling-themed crime spree. Features Peter Parker in the symbiote/black cloth-style suit.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right. Visible light surface wear/scuffing on the yellow background areas and slight edge wear along the bottom. The comic appears flat but with some characteristic copper-age paper aging.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15. Graded (9.0+): $45 - $60.
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition have recently sold for $4 to $12 on platforms like eBay. Higher grade 9.8 copies typically fetch around $100-$120.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless for sentimental reasons. The current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy is roughly equal to or less than the cost of grading fees. A professional press and clean might bump the grade slightly, but it is not a high-value key issue.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border/header. Direct Market edition (indicated by the Spider-Man mask icon in the UPC box). Features the Black Suit (non-symbiote version). Iconic Vulture cover art. Part of the 1980s Web of Spider-Man run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1987 print. Correct 75c cover price for the era. Proper color saturation for late 80s newsprint quality. Staple placement and 'Direct Edition' Spider-Man head logo are consistent with legitimate Marvel copies from this period.