Web of Spider-Man ##117
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man (1985 series)
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Steven Butler
Cover Artist
Steven Butler
Publication Date
October 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Foil Embossed, 'Fantastic Flip Book')
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Power and Responsibility' storyline, which kicked off the infamous Clone Saga. Features Peter Parker and Ben Reilly (Scarlet Spider). This is a flip book featuring Venom: Nights of Vengeance #3 on the reverse side.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Some edge wear along the bottom. Significant 'foil warping' or surface scuffing common for 90s gimmick covers.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded sales range from $4 to $12 depending on condition. 9.8 graded copies have sold for approximately $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
First part of the Clone Saga; Gold foil embossed cover; Flip-book format; Features Ben Reilly; Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man icon in the barcode box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1994 Marvel Direct Edition. Correct foil texture and cardstock thickness for the era. The 'M' logo in the top left corner is a standard indicator for the Spider-Man line of comics in 1994.