Web of Spider-Man 1985 #9 Direct ed. - back issue - $4.00

Spider-Man tries to stop Ludlow Grimes from killing the Smithville Thunderbolt, while Peter Parker tries to stop a local reporter from exposing the Thunderbolt's identity

An untitled newsletter from the comic book store Comics Plus in Dearborn, Michigan, published August 2, 1985, issue #1, stated that this issue was scheduled to be released on August 9, 1985. It is possible that this issue was released at the later date of August 27, 1985, or that date is actually the newsstand release date.

• Join the Mask Team and Discover the Illusion. - Ad for MASK toys from Kenner division of CPG Products Corp. Inside front cover.
• Newtons Fruit Chewy Mix-Up! - Ad for four flavors of Newtons cookies. Between pages 4 and 5 of previous story.
• The A-Maze-Ing Oreo! Chocolate Sandwich Cookie - Ad for Oreo cookies, in form of a maze. Between pages 5 and 6 of the previous story.
• Glow in the Dark Posters - Ad for posters and Neon Lace shoe laces. Between pages 9 ans 10 of the previous story.
• - Ad for Saturday morning cartoons on NBC. Between pages 12 and 13 of the previous story.
• Kids Just Want to Have Fun! - Ad for Saturday morning TV shows on CBS. Between page 16 and 17 of the previous story.
• You Can Command the Most Famous Battles of World War II! - Ad for toy soldiers and accessories games from Model Expo Inc. Between page 18 and 19 of previous story.
• - Includes Check List between page 18 and 19 of story.
• Special Offer Four Extra Comics with Every Subscription - Ad for subscription coupon for Marvel comics.
• The War Continues... - House ad for Secret Wars II #6 and its tie-ins. Inside back cover.
• Morphodroids. Warrior Robots you bring to life. - Ad for Morphodroids transforming toys from Vector Intercontinental. Back cover.