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. Ben Reilly (Scarlet Spider) battles Venom. The issue is significant for the first full appearance of Kaine, a failed clone of Peter Parker.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Cover gloss remains high with vibrant colors; no major creases or color breaks visible on the main face.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Raw copies in high grade recently sold between $25 and $50 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have trended around $150 due to the first appearance of Kaine.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.8 grade. A press and clean might elevate this copy, but microscopic spine ticks may keep it in the 9.2-9.4 range, where grading fees often exceed the value added.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Kaine. Key Clone Saga issue. Features Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider versus Venom.
Authentication Notes
Genuine direct edition copy. Printing quality, UPC barcode placement, and paper aging are consistent with 1994 Marvel Copper Age production.