Auctions: comic books in 'Spider-Man Web of Life'

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 120 CGC 9.0

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Label #4319755009

48-page Flipbook Edition. Web of Life Part 1 of 4. "Lure of the Spider" Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Steven Butler (breakdowns), Randy Emberlin (finishes), and Don Hudson (finishes). Cover by Steven Butler. As the days go by, Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) becomes more and more comfortable with his new life as the Scarlet Spider! And after defeating Tombstone in a street battle, he's feeling even better about himself and establishing chemistry with Betty Brant. But mysterious forces are plotting his downfall. Do the Grim Hunter and Kaine know that the Scarlet Spider is the clone? Or do they even care? Story continues in Spider-Man #54. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Gayle Watson Byrnes, Ken Ellis, and Spider-Man (aka Peter Parker). Second (flip) story: "Cold Blood" Story by Greg Cox. Illustrations by Mark Bagley. Flip (back) cover by Tom Grummett and Klaus Janson. This 15-page abridged story (with clip art) is taken from the Ultimate Spider-Man anthology (1994 Novel) by Berkley Books. The short story features Spider-Man vs. Morbius. 48 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 121 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4319755010

Web of Life Part 3 of 4. "The Hunting" Script by Todd Dezago. Art by Phil Gosier (breakdowns), Randy Emberlin (finishes), and Sam de la Rosa (finishes). Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Spider-Man #54. The Scarlet Spider rushes to Peter and Mary Jane's brownstone to warn them of the Grim Hunter's pending attack! Fortunately, Ben arrives before Kraven's savage son! Unfortunately though...he doesn't arrive before Kaine! The Spider-Clone bravely attacks the powerful Kaine! But goes down to defeat after a valiant effort! So now the path to the web-slinger's apartment is wide open for the Grim Hunter! Unless of course the enigmatic Kaine decides to block his way! Story concludes in Spider-Man #55. Cameo appearance by Gregor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.