Spider-Man Unlimited ##9
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man Unlimited Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Lim
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
May 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 'The Mark of Kaine' storyline. Peter Parker (under arrest) and Ben Reilly (Scarlet Spider) deal with the fallout of Kaine's actions. Features a battle between the Scarlet Spider and a new iteration of the Sinister Six (Beetle, Electro, Hobgoblin, Mysterio, Scorpia, and Shocker).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress (spine ticks), mild blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners, light edge wear along the spine, and potential surface scuffing on the black ink areas typical of 90s gloss covers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8 on secondary markets like eBay. CGC 9.8 copies average $75, though demand is low for this specific issue compared to major keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping likely exceed the final market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Only worth grading if it were a guaranteed 9.8 and of sentimental value.
Notable Features
Includes 'The Mark of Kaine' crossover branding. Direct Edition with barcode. Features the Sinister Six on the cover. Appearance of the Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel production with a glossy cover and newsprint/low-quality paper interior. Printing registration appears aligned with no signs of counterfeiting; barcode and price indicators are consistent with period Marvel Direct Edition issues.