Spider-Man Super Special Featuring Scarlet Spider ##1 / Part 2 of 5
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Super Special / Planet of the Symbiotes
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Joe St. Pierre
Cover Artist
Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom
Publication Date
August 1995
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Planet of the Symbiotes' storyline. The story features the Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly) battling Lizard-like creatures and dealing with the symbiote invasion of Earth alongside Venom and Spider-Man. This is a 'flip-book' format which contains two distinct stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; slight blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners. The cover gloss appears decent, but there is a noticeable horizontal crease/scratch line near the top-left edge across the black background area. Minor edge wear on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $6-$12. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies range from $70 to $90 depending on market demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current raw market value. A professional press might help, but the value increase would be marginal for this specific issue.
Notable Features
Planet of the Symbiotes Part 2; Flip-book format; Features Scarlet Spider and Venom; Iconic 90s symbiote event; No UPC barcode (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1995 Marvel production. The 'Deluxe' gloss finish common to this era is visible. Colors are correctly registered and the aging of the paper at the edges is consistent with 1990s stock.