The Spectacular Scarlet Spider ##1
Marvel Comics • The Spectacular Scarlet Spider (1995 Series)
Writer
Todd DeZago
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
November 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the short-lived series during the Clone Saga. Features Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider. Part 4 of the 'Virtual Mortality' crossover storyline involving Cyber-Tek and Lady Octopus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Generally flat and clean. Only minor visible flaws including very slight blunting on the top-right corner and a few tiny spine stress marks that do not break color significantly. The gloss appears high.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $8-10. Professional 9.8 graded copies have recently fluctuated between $55 and $90 depending on market demand.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for professional grading unless the collector believes it will achieve a 9.8. The cost of grading often exceeds the raw market value for this specific 90s era issue.
Notable Features
First issue of title; includes holographic-style logo; features the 'Scarlet Spider' moniker used while Peter Parker was retired; Direct Edition with barcode and 'Direct Edition' text.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1995 Marvel publication. The color registration, use of 'Direct Edition' barcode, and specific paper stock are consistent with mid-90s mass-market productions.