Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage #Alpha #1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage
Writer
Terry Kavanagh and Howard Mackie
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
August 1995
Cover Variant
Foil Cover / Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Alpha #1 kicks off the 1995 summer crossover event that spanned across all of Marvel's Spider-Man titles. The story deepens the Clone Saga mythology, featuring Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Kaine, the Jackal, and the ultimate fate of the clones.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
The comic appears to be in protective bagging and boarding, showing minimal handling wear. The corners appear relatively sharp with slight blunting typical of the era. Minor spine stress lines may be present near the staples under closer inspection, but overall the foil gloss is intact and vibrant with no major color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Alpha #1 foil edition typically range between $5 and $15 depending on the platform and exact condition. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $60-$80 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a complete Maximum Clonage set, as the grading and shipping costs often outweigh the current market value for a CGC 9.2/9.4 copy. A CGC 9.8 could yield a modest return, but raw values remain low.
Notable Features
Features a striking holographic foil cover treatment which was very popular in the mid-1990s comic industry. Serves as the kickoff book for the major 'Maximum Clonage' crossover event.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1990s Marvel cardstock and foil stamping techniques, correct indicia, and appropriate barcode box placement for a direct edition or newsstand variant.