Spiderman: Funeral for an Octopus #3
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man: Funeral for an Octopus (Mini-series)
Writer
Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich
Interior Artist
Stewart Johnson and Scott Koblish
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
May 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Conclusion of the three-issue mini-series. Spider-Man and the Scarlet Spider team up to stop the Sinister Six and Stunner from retrieving the body of Doctor Octopus following his death in the 'Clone Saga'. The issue features Peter Parker and Ben Reilly fighting side by side.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks on the left edge. Minor blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners. Slight surface scuffing visible in the dark blue areas of the space background. The book appears mostly flat but shows typical shelf wear for its age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $4.00 to $6.00 on eBay. High-grade slabbed copies have seen recent decline due to high supply from the 90s era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees far exceeds the current market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy. Only worth grading if it were a flawless 9.8 for a registry set.
Notable Features
Features Ben Reilly as Scarlet Spider; Final issue of the mini-series; Direct Edition with UPC barcode; Iconic 90s Spider-Man art style by Tom Lyle.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1995 glossy cover stock and newsprint/low-grade interior paper. No known counterfeits of this specific issue exist. Colors and registration appear consistent with Marvel's mid-90s printing standards.