Web of Spider-Man ##57
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
Mid-November 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'flesh and blood', Spider-Man teams up with the Rocket Racer to battle the villain Skinhead (Edward Cross), a chemical creature formed during a racial conflict. This issue concludes a storyline involving the Blue Boys and the hate-mongering at Empire State University.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Large yellow price sticker on front cover (Virgin 60p), significant blunting on bottom left and right corners, visible spine stress marks with color breaking, and general shelf wear from storage in a thin poly-bag. Lower right corner shows minor creasing.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales average around $5 to $10 plus shipping for mid-to-high grade copies. Graded copies (9.8) have sold for $75-$100 but this copy is significantly lower grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition, especially given the large adhesive price sticker that would likely lower the grade or require professional removal.
Notable Features
Guest-starring Rocket Racer. Significant for its heavy-handed social commentary of the era regarding racial tensions. Features the character Skinhead (Edward Cross). Direct edition with Spider-Man head in the UPC box.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Displays late-80s newsprint quality, typical glossy cover of the era, and correct color registration for Marvel's Mid-Nov 1989 production run.