ComicLink has sold Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man #9 original cover art for $490,000, an impressive sum for this 1991 Marvel cover.

“This cover featuring Spider-Man and Wolverine is an artistic masterpiece by McFarlane. The brazen use of black ink, expansive to a point where there is more ink showing than white board, creates a powerful and captivating visual effect,” ComicLink founder and Managing Director Josh Nathanson said. “The artist’s singular skill is on full display here, so much so that it is our unequivocal opinion that the use of color on the published comic book did McFarlane something of a disservice, as the original art is so much more impressive than you would ever know just by looking at the comic. It is a true prize for the buyer, likely a good investment, and it is surely a very strong price to receive today for the seller as well. I love it when everyone wins!”

ComicLink has achieved many records and high value sales for comic books and comic art over their 30 years in business. “We love working with our sellers to find the best home for their collectibles, and this is one of the many deals that we facilitated this year. I’m always looking forward to what tomorrow will bring!” Nathanson said.

Collectors interested in consigning to an upcoming ComicLink auction, a featured Exchange listing, or a private placement sale, can email a prospective auction list or image of a comic book or piece of art to buysell@comiclink.com or call (617) 517-0062 (option 1).