Web of Spider-Man ##68
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Alex Saviuk
Publication Date
September 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Cruelest Cut.' Spider-Man is caught in the middle of a gang war between Tombstone and Hammerhead. This issue features Tombstone’s attempt to assert dominance over the New York underworld.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stresses/ticks, corner blunting at the top right and bottom left, noticeable edge wear on the right side, and a slight roll or curvature visible through the bag suggest a mid-grade range.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5 in mid-grade. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies move intermittently between $65 and $85 depending on demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade (6.0) does not justify the cost of grading fees. It is best enjoyed as a raw reading copy or part of a run.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (Spider-man head in UPC box). Notable story featuring Tombstone and Hammerhead. Features a humorous 'Non-Mutant, Non-Ninja' tag line top center, referencing the TMNT and X-Men craze of the era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s newsprint interior with a semi-gloss cover. No signs of restoration visible; print registration and logos appear consistent with authentic Marvel production of this period.