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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 4/90 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-006626
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #63
Direct-edition Copper Age Web of Spider-Man issue from the Gerry Conway/Alex Saviuk run
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | April 1990 | Copper | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, glossy surface, and strong color with no visible spine stress or ticks. No creases, tears, or fading are apparent, and the direct-market Spider-Man head logo box is clean and undamaged. The book is in a protective sleeve which limits full assessment of edges, and interior/back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $6 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $80 |
// Archive commentary
Web of Spider-Man #63 (April 1990) arrived during the title's stable late-1980s/early-1990s stretch under writer Gerry Conway and regular series artist Alex Saviuk, whose long tenure on Web gave the book a consistent visual identity distinct from Amazing and Spectacular. The issue is a standard chapter of ongoing Spider-Man continuity from this period rather than a spotlighted milestone, reflecting the workmanlike, character-focused storytelling that defined the Web of Spider-Man line as Marvel's third monthly Spider-Man title found its footing.
Market data for this issue is thin, with only a handful of certified sales recorded across the grading spectrum and a modest total census, consistent with an unremarkable back-issue from a high-print-run Copper Age Spider-Man title. Demand tracks general Spider-Man collector interest rather than any specific first appearance or landmark event, and the pronounced price jump from mid-grade to a 9.8 slab reflects typical Copper Age grade-rarity economics rather than any content-driven premium.
This issue suits Spider-Man run collectors filling out the Web of Spider-Man series rather than key-issue investors. Raw copies in low and mid grades trade cheaply and are readily available, while pristine 9.8 slabs command a real but modest premium owing to the difficulty of finding surviving copies in top preservation rather than any narrative significance.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-006626 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
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