Web of Spider-Man ##33
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Cynthia Martin
Cover Artist
Bill Sienkiewicz
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand style UPC present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'What's the Matter with Mommy?' storyline. Peter Parker encounters a series of bizarre and haunting events involving a family crisis, reflecting the psychological tone of the era's mid-80s Marvel stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; significant blunting and white wear on top left corner; minor edge wear on the right side; possible light creasing on bottom right corner; some surface scuffing visible on the black ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 7.0): $40 - $60; High Grade (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $12–$18. 9.8 graded copies have seen an uptick due to the iconic Sienkiewicz cover art.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading in current condition (approx 7.0). Only NM+ (9.6 or higher) copies generally yield a return on investment after grading fees. A 'press and clean' might improve minor non-color-breaking defects but won't fix the spine ticks or corner wear.
Notable Features
Features an iconic, experimental cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. This issue is a popular 'cover buy' for collectors due to its unique abstract horror aesthetic which stands out among Bronze/Copper Age Spider-Man titles.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper oxidation (visible at edges), standard 75-cent price strike, and period-accurate UPC barcode (Direct Edition indicated by the stripe through the barcode).