The Web

    (Impact, 1991-1992)
™ and ©1991 Archie Comic Publications, Inc.

Back in the 1950s, a group called the American Crusaders (whose members included the Original Shield) used their superhuman abilities to protect the United States. Then, in 1963, they abruptly disappeared.

To fill the gap, the government created a hero known as the Web. In actuality, the Web was a group of people, using special armor and energy to carry out the role of the super-hero. As the Cold War dragged on, the Web’s mission expanded from fighting crime to carrying out various acts of espionage and political subversion. In time, however, the group lost favor and was eventually disbanded.

Now, they’re back—reactivated by the appearance of super-heroes such as the Fly, the Jaguar, and the Comet. Possessing great powers—both physically and politically—they are indeed a force to be reckoned with.
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  • 1
    #1
    Sep 1991
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Tom Artis
    1st appearance of Bill Grady; 1st appearance of Templar; 1st appearance of The Web (full appearance)
    26 copies from $0.62
  • 2
    #2
    Oct 1991
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Tom Artis
    1st Appearance of Brew; 1st Appearance of Gunny; 1st Appearance of Jump; 1st Appearance of Powell Jennings; 1st Appearance of the Sunshine Kid; Origin of the Web
    19 copies from $0.53
  • 3
    #3
    Nov 1991
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    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Tom Artis
    1st Appearance of Meridian; 1st Appearance of St. James
    15 copies from $0.62
  • 4
    #4
    Dec 1991
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Tom Artis
    1st Appearance of Silver
    14 copies from $0.35
  • 5
    #5
    Jan 1992
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Tom Artis
    11 copies from $0.99
  • 6
    #6
    Feb 1992
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Tom Artis
    13 copies from $0.80
  • 7
    #7
    Apr 1992
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Joe Phillips
    6 copies from $0.99
  • 8
    #8
    Apr 1992
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Dave Johnson
    1st Appearance of Studs
    8 copies from $0.99
  • 9
    #9
    May 1992
    Cover: $1.00
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Cooper Smith
    Crusaders continued in Crusaders #1; Trading card
    6 copies from $0.60
  • 10
    #10
    Jun 1992
    Cover: $1.25
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Hoang Nguyen
    3 copies from $1.25
  • 11
    #11
    Jul 1992
    Cover: $1.25
    W: Len Strazewski  ·  A: Hoang Nguyen
    10 copies from $0.80
  • 12
    #12
    Aug 1992
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    W: Len Strazewski, Mark McKenna  ·  A: Hoang Nguyen
    8 copies from $1.25
  • 13
    #13
    Sep 1992
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    W: Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Barry Horne
    6 copies from $1.75
  • 14
    #14
    Oct 1992
    Cover: $1.25
    W: Paul Kupperberg  ·  A: Barry Horne
    Final Issue
    7 copies from $2.50
  • Anl 1
    Annual #1
    Apr 1992
    Cover: $2.50
    W: Len Strazewski, Mark Wheatley, Mark Waid  ·  A: Mike Collins, Rick Burchett, Alan Kupperberg, Damon Willis
    Black Hood story; Earthquest continued in Legend of the Shield Annual #1; Shield story; Trading card
    9 copies from $1.00