Approximate
Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 11/90 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-006623
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #70
Copper Age Spider-Man issue with Alex Saviuk art, common direct-market book with a deep CGC census
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | November 1990 | Copper | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-006623 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, strong glossy surface, and vivid unmuted colors with no visible spine ticks or stress lines. Book is protected in a plastic sleeve which slightly obscures fine detail assessment via glare. No creases, tears, or discoloration are apparent on the front cover; interior pages and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $3 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $8 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $120 |
// Archive commentary
Web of Spider-Man #70 arrived in November 1990 as part of Marvel's dense early-90s Spider-Man output, a period when the character supported three or more monthly titles. The issue is a standard installment of the series' ongoing continuity, illustrated by regular Web of Spider-Man penciler Alex Saviuk, whose clean, dynamic style defined the title's look throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. It carries no first appearance, death, or other landmark event that collectors or price guides single out, and its cover, while competently rendered, is not among the widely cited classics of the run.
Market data shows a book that is extremely well represented in the certified population, with over 500 Universal copies on census and dozens of recorded sales at nearly every grade from 7.5 through 9.8. Values climb steadily but modestly through the mid grades, then accelerate meaningfully at the top of the curve, with 9.8 copies commanding roughly four times the price of a 9.2 or 9.4 example. This pattern is typical of a high-print-run direct-market comic from the period: abundant raw supply keeps low- and mid-grade prices anchored near nominal levels, while true gem-mint survivors become disproportionately scarce and draw a real premium from grade-completionist collectors.
This is a book for Spider-Man run-builders and CGC census chasers rather than speculators seeking a breakout key. Raw copies in worn or mid-grade condition trade for a few dollars and are readily available through dealer back-stock and online bulk listings. The real action is concentrated at the 9.6-9.8 tier, where continued grading submissions and a competitive census keep pressure on the finest copies; collectors assembling a complete high-grade Web of Spider-Man run will find this issue a minor but persistent line item rather than a marquee acquisition.
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