Auctions: comic books in 'Spider-Man Clone Saga', graded by CGC

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4249996012

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 117A.D CGC 9.4 Butler Foil Variant

Paper: White

Label #4319755008

Direct Edition. Foil cover. Flipbook. Power and Responsibility Part 1 of 4. "Shadow Rising" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Steven Butler. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Steven Butler and Randy Emberlin. Wow! The Spider-Clone from Amazing Spider-Man 149 -- long thought dead -- is back! On the rooftop of Forest Hills hospital, the wondrous wall-crawler comes face-to-face with a ghost from his past: the Spider-Clone! Oh my goodness! And just as they fought in the classic ASM 149, the two spider-men do battle again! In the meantime at the Ravencroft Institute, Dr. Judas Traveller and his henchmen take over the beleaguered facility. And they demand an audience with the Spectacular Spider-Man! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 394. Second (flip) story: The Double Part 1 of 4. "Born Again" Origin of the Spider-Clone. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Liam Sharp. Inks by Robin Riggs. Flip (back) cover by Tom Lyle. Professor Miles Warren brings the Spider-Clone to life. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4536726006

First Printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of the Scarlet Spider (aka Ben Reilly) in The Exile Returns Part 1 of 4. "Memories" Guest-starring Venom. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Steven Butler (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Steven Butler. Plot continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 217. Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) wanders around Manhattan trying to bury the memories of his (and Peter Parker's) past. However Ben knows that with great power comes great responsibility. So he crafts a different -- yet similar -- superhero identity to fight crime. Meanwhile, Venom is back in town and wreaking havoc on the Upper East Side. But the Scarlet Spider vows to stop him! Story continues in Spider-Man (1990) #52. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Anna Watson, Betty Brant, and Ken Ellis. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.