Web Of Spider-Man 45
Artists: Alex Saviuk (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)
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DescriptionEvery collector has that 1 cover that instantly transports them back to childhood. This one is mine and takes me back to 1988, a young 8 year old transfixed on all things Spidey. I never thought I would own it. It did take a bit of persistence, but it finally happened. I cannot thank Nick Katradis enough. He didn't need to sell it but he saw the passion that ignites in us all once we begin the journey in this wonderful hobby & was proud to let me be the next care taker of this striking cover. Aside from all the knowledge/history I learn from him on this hobby, even more valuable is that I get to call Nick a good friend.1988, Web of Spider-Man #45 Cover, Alex Saviuk pencils/Frank Giacoia inks, Spider-Man vs: The Vulture!, a great cover drawn by the most under-rated artist of the 1980s Full figured Spidey in a Pieta Virgin Mary pose holding the stewardess with the impending doom of the Sun & vulture on his back. Detailed line work contrast lovely with the negative space. Brilliant overall composition! Social/Sharing |
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Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/6/2016
Fantastic Saviuk Web cover and inked perfectly by Giacoia. Great story. Bravo!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 3/6/2016
Great work by indeed a very underrated artist.Just a lovely cover and really cool a friend works with you to make it happen.
Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 3/7/2016
James, a stunning Spider-Man Web cover by one of the best Spidey artists of the late 80s and early 90s! This cover was one of my Saviuk keepers because it was inked by one of my favorite inkers, Frank Giacoia. But your passion and nostalgia over this cover was so overwhelming and was not to be denied! You burst into comic art collecting with the right perspective and you are hitting the pavement running! As I told you, prudence is required in this hobby because comic art is not a bargain anymore! But when it’s a page that you really “need” on an emotional level, you sometimes have to pounce, you can’t wait because the pain of missing out on it can affect your well-being! First and foremost, this hobby is about nostalgia, and usually it’s the story behind the art which creates its true value! You should always overlook the attraction of “eye candy” art, which is most of today’s crop, for art that was part of a significant or memorable storyline!
Jonathan Mueller 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/12/2018
Nick Katradis wrote:
James, a stunning Spider-Man Web cover by one of the best Spidey artists of the late 80s and early 90s! This cover was one of my Saviuk keepers because it was inked by one of my favorite inkers, Frank Giacoia. But your passion and nostalgia over this cover was so overwhelming and was not to be denied! You burst into comic art collecting with the right perspective and you are hitting the pavement running! As I told you, prudence is required in this hobby because comic art is not a bargain anymore! But when it’s a page that you really “need” on an emotional level, you sometimes have to pounce, you can’t wait because the pain of missing out on it can affect your well-being! First and foremost, this hobby is about nostalgia, and usually it’s the story behind the art which creates its true value! You should always overlook the attraction of “eye candy” art, which is most of today’s crop, for art that was part of a significant or memorable storyline!Great comment!!
Congrats James, and thanks for sharing this beauty. I'd been collecting for nearly 30 issues when this came out; but I rember it fondly as well! Very striking cover!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
Posted on 3/13/2016
Sincere congrats, Jimmy! Classic cover you were able to pick up here, and your enthusiasm definitely rings through in your description. Always great to pick up not just a nice piece of art, but one that's personally meaningful. Congrats again!
mark curtis
Member Since 2015
Posted on 5/28/2016
This cover is outstanding! Such a cool and powerful depiction of Spidey
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/3/2016
Great, moody piece by "the" Web of Spidey artist--I like this much more than most of his action covers. And love that it holds such a special place in your collector's heart!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
Posted on 12/16/2016
Insane cover Jimmy!!!! The line art in the background is amazing
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 11/8/2017
That's a great cover indeed! And with a very special meaning for you, which is priceless... Congrats!
Thomas F
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/22/2018
Congrats. Gratification of aquiring comic art that you have a connection to is immensely satisfying. So it seems this happened to you too. ;-)
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/17/2019
Bill J wrote:
Spectacular!!!
No Web of... Ha, thank you for your kind words!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 12/20/2019
I went bloody Grape Ape when I saw this cover. This one is really a keeper to be proud of.
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