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Web Of Spider-Man 45

Location: Current Collection
Artists: Alex Saviuk (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)

Location: Current Collection
Title: Web Of Spider-Man 45*
Artist: Alex Saviuk (Penciller) , Frank Giacoia (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2505
Likes on CAF: 10
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 27
Added to Site: 3/6/2016

Every 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!

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Member Since: May 2015
Last Login: July 2026
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Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004

Posted On 3/6/2016

fantastic cover...

John Livesay Member Since 2009

Posted On 3/6/2016

nice!

Pheng T Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/6/2016

Wow! Great cover.

J M Member Since 2010

Posted On 3/6/2016

Sweet cover , Congrats

ALFREDO QUINTERO Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/6/2016

Dude. Well done. You Scored!!!

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.

Dean Abraham Member Since 2008

Posted On 3/7/2016

congrats on getting a very nice cover

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

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

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!

Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010

Posted On 8/18/2016

Beautiful cover page!

JN 80 Member Since 2016

Posted On 12/16/2016

Insane cover Jimmy!!!! The line art in the background is amazing

THIEFAR art Member Since 2010

Posted On 7/9/2017

Wonderful¡¡¡¡

S Riz Member Since 2014

Posted On 9/14/2017

Beautiful cover!

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

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. ;-)

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/26/2018

Fabulous! What a great pick-up! Congrats!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 6/17/2019

Spectacular!!!

Jimmy Cawley Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/17/2019

Bill J wrote:

" Spectacular!!!
"

No Web of... Ha, thank you for your kind words!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/14/2019

Sweet cover by Saviuk ! Thanks for sharing.

Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008

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.

Michael Weigant Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/21/2024

A great "80's" cover by Saviuk,congrats!

Kavi H Member Since 2018

Posted On 7/15/2024

Incredible Spidey cover Jimmy!

Phill R Member Since 2010

Posted On 12/17/2025

Great layout, nice image of Spidey, dark scene, incredible inking, what a piece!!!

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