The New Spider-Man vs. Venom ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man vs. Venom
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
various (reprint issue)
Cover Artist
Mark Bagley
Publication Date
January 1994
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 'Special Edition' flip-book style comic that reprints iconic battles between Spider-Man and Venom. This issue features Eddie Brock/Venom and the 'Ben Reilly' version of Spider-Man (Scarlet Spider) contextually, serving as a promotional or celebratory reprint issue during the 90s era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress marks, moderate corner blunting on the top and bottom left, slight surface wear on the glossy finish, and minor edge wear along the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $8 to $12 on platforms like eBay. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally reach the high end of the market due to the iconic Bagley cover.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The visible spine stress and corner wear would likely result in a mid-range grade (6.0 - 7.5), where the cost of grading exceeds the value of the comic. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode with 'Direct Edition' text; features iconic 90s Mark Bagley artwork; notable for the orange 'holofoil' style look of the background (though this specific version is the standard print).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 Marvel Direct Edition. Correct 'M' over the '1' in the corner box, age-appropriate paper oxidation on internal edges, and standard glossy cover stock typical of 90s Marvel reprints.