Spider-Man #13 (Marvel Comics, August 1991)

This is a standard-sized American comic book published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of August 1991. The issue is notable for being written and illustrated by Todd McFarlane, whose signature style is evident in the dynamic, contorted posing of the character and the highly detailed, 'spaghetti' style webbing. The cover features Spider-Man in his black symbiote-style costume, surrounded by purple-hued webs crawlng with small red spiders. Text on the cover identifies this as the '13th All-New Collector's Item Issue!' and the start of the 'Sub-City' story arc, part one of two. The price is listed at $1.75 US. Physically, the comic is housed in a protective plastic sleeve with a cardboard backing board. Visible condition notes include some light blunting to the corners, particularly the top right, and minor spine stress marks. There is a small white circular mark or sticker residue near the 'M' in the 'Spider-Man' title. The colors remain vibrant with no significant fading. This issue represents a key period in early 1990s comic book history, reflecting the 'artist-as-superstar' era that led to the founding of Image Comics. The craftsmanship is typical of high-volume copper age publishing, using newsprint-quality interior pages and a glossier cover stock.