Web of Spider-Man ##119
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Vol. 1
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Steven Butler
Cover Artist
Steven Butler
Publication Date
December 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 4 in 'The Exile Returns' storyline. Features a major battle between Ben Reilly (Scarlet Spider) and Venom (Eddie Brock). This issue is significant for the first full appearance of Kaine, a failed clone of Peter Parker who would go on to be a major spider-character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, minor blunting on the top left corner, slight edge wear, and a small crease near the bottom right corner of the back-cover bleed. Surfaces appear flat with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $20.00 (Raw), $60.00 - $90.00 (Graded 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell for $12-$15. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $85 range due to the current popularity of Venom and Scarlet Spider.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless sentimental or a guaranteed 9.8. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping often exceeds the market value of an 8.5-9.2 copy. A professional press could improve the grade by removing non-color breaking waves.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Kaine. Features Venom and Scarlet Spider cover/story. Direct Edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel print. Includes correct glossy cover stock of the era, period-accurate pricing ($1.50), and standard interior newsprint/glossy mix typical of mid-90s Spider-Man titles.