Web of Spider-Man #Super Special #1 (Planet of the Symbiotes Part 2)
Marvel Comics • Web of Spider-Man Super Special / Planet of the Symbiotes
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Cully Hamner
Cover Artist
Kyle Hotz
Publication Date
August 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Planet of the Symbiotes' storyline. Spider-Man, Venom, and Scarlet Spider join forces to battle a literal invasion of symbiotes on Earth. Featured characters include Eddie Brock, Peter Parker, and the Five Symbiotes from the Life Foundation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks on the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. Gloss remains high with vibrant red and purple saturation. No major color-breaking creases visible from this angle. Small notch/nick on bottom right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.8): $100.00 - $130.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade have sold for approximately $12.00 on eBay. CGC 9.8 copies have trended around the $110.00 mark reflecting the popularity of symbiote-related keys.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the book is a guaranteed 9.8. Based on the visible spine ticks and corner wear, this copy likely falls in the 9.0 to 9.2 range, making the cost of grading higher than the current raw market value.
Notable Features
Features a striking Carnage/Symbiote cover by Kyle Hotz. Key part of the 90s symbiote expansion era. Includes a Spider-Man flip-cover on the back side. Direct Edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Signs of authenticity include the correct 1995 era paper stock (slightly glossier than 80s newsprint but thinner than modern stock), period-accurate barcode placement for Direct Editions, and characteristic late-90s Marvel color saturation.