Web of Spider-Man ##17
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Marc Silvestri
Cover Artist
Charles Vess
Publication Date
August 1986
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man faces off against Magma while dealing with the ongoing emotional and physical burden of wearing the alien symbiote suit as the end of the red/black suit era approaches.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and ticks, moderate corner blunting, minor cover creasing, price sticker attached to the upper right area of the cover, light tanning on interior newsprint paper.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8, Graded (CGC 6.0): $20 - $35
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition typically sell between $3 and $10 depending on the platform and local comic shop pricing.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) due to low financial return relative to grading fees, unless done purely for personal collection preservation.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary banner issue, featuring the lead-up to the conclusion of Spider-Man wearing the classic red and black/blue costume before transitioning permanently back to the traditional red and blue.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s newsprint paper stock, correct barcode box with direct/newsprint indicators for the era, and proper Marvel 25th anniversary stamp formatting.