Web of Scarlet Spider ##1
Marvel Comics • Web of Scarlet Spider (1995)
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
November 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Virtual Mortality' crossover. Ben Reilly officially takes over the lead role as the Scarlet Spider after Peter Parker retires. Featuring Lady Octopus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface wear on the high-gloss black/yellow transition areas. Overall sharp with good color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60.00 - $80.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for $5 - $10 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies average around $75.00.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 grade is guaranteed. The cost of grading exceeds the raw market value for this mid-90s copper age book.
Notable Features
First issue of the series. Published during the infamous 'Clone Saga'. Virtual Mortality crossover part 1. Direct Edition copy with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel gloss cover stock. Standard staple placement and age-appropriate paper oxidation are absent, suggesting well-kept storage.