Web of Scarlet Spider ##2
Marvel Comics • Web of Scarlet Spider (1995)
Writer
Tom DeFalco / Todd Dezago
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
December 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Cyberwar' storyline. Scarlet Spider (Ben Reilly) faces off against Doctor Octopus (Carolyn Trainer) and the Alistair Smythe's Cyber-Slayers. This issue takes place during the 'Clone Saga' era when Ben Reilly replaced Peter Parker as the primary Spider-character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slightly soft corners, particularly the bottom left. Cover gloss remains high with minimal surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $10. High-grade slabbed copies often stay under the $75 mark due to high print volume.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the collector is seeking a personal set completion. The cost of grading exceeds the current market value for the majority of copies.
Notable Features
Features Ben Reilly as Scarlet Spider; first part of the 'Cyberwar' arc; appearance of the female Doctor Octopus (Carolyn Trainer); Direct Edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy paper stock and mechanical printing. Presence of the Direct Edition barcode and specific price box indents are consistent with authentic Marvel production from late 1995.