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Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) 1D CGC 9.2 Butler Variant

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Label #4319755014

"There's a New Spider in Town" Virtual Mortality Part 1 of 4. Direct Edition. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Paris Karounos. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Steven Butler. The Scarlet Spider takes over the Spider-titles! Following the events of Spectacular Spider-Man 229, Ben Reilly establishes a new life in New York City! And the first thing he must do is find a job! Ben catches a break and gets hired by an upscale nightclub called Club Noir! But this trendy bar has deep connections to the criminal underworld! And it doesn't take long for a conflict of interest to arise between the Scarlet Spider and his new employer! Story continues in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). First appearance of Master Programmer. Cameo appearances by Seward Trainer and the second Doctor Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer). (Note: The Web of Scarlet Spider title replaced the Web of Spider-Man (1985) series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) 2N CGC 5.0 Morgan Newsstand Variant

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4319755015

Newsstand Edition. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) 3D CGC 9.6 Karounos Variant

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Label #4319757019

Direct Edition. "Rude Awakening!" Nightmare in Scarlet Part 1 of 3. Direct Edition. Guest-starring Firestar. Script by Evan Skolnick. Pencils by Paris Karounos. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Paris Karounos and Randy Emberlin. Due to a bizarre accident, Joe Wade has physically merged with the Scarlet Spider virtual-reality-construct (from Scarlet Spider #2)! And the scarlet doppelganger continues to wreak havoc across the city! Concerned about the impact to their reputation, the New Warriors fan out to locate their rampaging teammate! And luckily (or perhaps unluckily) for Firestar, she finds the counterfeit wall-crawler first at the George Washington bridge! But Angelica Jones quickly realizes this isn't the Scarlet Spider she knows! Hopefully help is on the way! Story continues in New Warriors #67. Cameo appearances by Justice, Powerhouse, and Turbo. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Complete Ben Reilly Epic #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1N FN 6.0 Vess Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.8

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Label #4261404018

Direct Edition. "Welcome To My Nightmare!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Story by Peter David. Art by Sal Buscema and Armando Gil. Cover by Ron Wilson and Brett Breeding. It's an unusual story as Spider-Man is summoned by Nightmare to his nightmare realm in order to stop the rampaging Hulk. Will Peter Parker wake up from his nightmare? (Note: This issue contains a half page ad for the 12-issue Squadron Supreme limited series -- written by Mark Gruenwald.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 18D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Missing in Action: Part 4 of 4 - Venom makes his first appearance in "The Longest Road!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by Marc Silvestri and Kyle Baker. Spider-Man disappeared in the aftermath of the battle in Virginia vs. Magma. After being unaccounted for in both Amazing Spiderman 279 and Spectacular Spiderman 117, Peter Parker finally returns to New York City with a lot of explaining to do! He tells his story to Mary Jane. Also in this issue, Peter is pushed in front of a subway train by a mystery villain (later revealed to be Venom). 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 32D CBCS 9.0

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Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4 of 6 - "Resurrection" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 131. Spider-Man finally awakens from his drug-induced coma and busts out of his coffin! Peter quickly returns to his wife, Mary Jane, who has not seen him in two weeks. Meanwhile, Kraven has been committing crimes in New York City, while dressed as Spider-Man. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 294. Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 36D CGC 9.8

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Label #4614930006

Direct Edition. "Phreak-Out!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. The young scientist from the previous issue is still on the loose, and now he has built his own powerful exo-skeleton. The Phreak goes to Peter Parker's apartment and abducts Mary Jane; setting the stage for a showdown with Spider-Man over Times Square! Meanwhile, Joe Robertson is horrified to see a chilling old acquaintance and a soon-to-be new villain for Spider-Man. First appearance of Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 36D CBCS 9.6

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Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. "Phreak-Out!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. The young scientist from the previous issue is still on the loose, and now he has built his own powerful exo-skeleton. The Phreak goes to Peter Parker's apartment and abducts Mary Jane; setting the stage for a showdown with Spider-Man over Times Square! Meanwhile, Joe Robertson is horrified to see a chilling old acquaintance and a soon-to-be new villain for Spider-Man. First appearance of Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 59 CBCS 7.0 Witnessed Sig Conway

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Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-1D84B02-020

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man. "With Great Power" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Following the events of Spectacular Spiderman 158, Peter Parker finds himself overwhelmed by the power cosmic he now possesses. However, the new powers come in handy when Titania charges into the Daily Bugle Building looking for Spider-Man! Titania quickly defeats the Puma, is the amazing one next? And why is Doctor Doom so interested in Spider-Man's new powers? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 90D CGC 8.5

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Label #4319755001

First printing. Direct Edition. "Sleight of Mind!" Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. The wondrous wall-crawler is chasing robbery suspects through the South Bronx when he suddenly runs into Galactus! The Ravager of Worlds has beaten the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men and now blasts the web-slinger into oblivion! Or so the confused web-slinger thinks! However, the wall-crawler has just ventured onto the set of a movie…and his original agent, Maxie Shiffman, from days long, long gone by is there too. Before the spectacular one can ask Maxie what's going on; the Hobgoblin, Green Goblin, and Demogoblin attack! And a few minutes later so does Venom! The whole situation keeps getting more and more mysterious! And that persistent mist keeps hanging around too! Can the Amazing Spider-Man solve the mystery? Or perhaps just solve Mysterio! (Notes: Maxie Shiffman previously appeared way back in the very first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man (1st) series. This issue includes a fold out poster by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson featuring Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was also published in July 1992. The cover hologram is based upon an illustration by John Romita, Sr.) Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 101 CGC 7.5

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Label #4319755002

"Darklight" Maximum Carnage Part 2 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spider-Man Unlimited 1. After escaping from the Ravencroft Institute, Carnage is on the loose again in New York City! And this time he has two heinous helpers at his side: Shriek and the eight-legged doppelganger! The web-slinger's first encounter with Shriek ends in a debilitating defeat. But the timely arrival of Cloak and Dagger spares the wall-crawler from further harm! However hours later inside a church, the first blockbuster battle of Maximum Carnage erupts! Spider-Man and Cloak and Dagger vs. Shriek, Carnage, and the doppelganger! Who will draw first blood? And who will be the first casualty? The carnage has only just begun. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 378. Cameo appearances by the Demogoblin and Venom. (Note: The Maximum Carnage storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 102D CGC 9.2

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Label #4319755003

Direct Edition. "Sinking Fast" Maximum Carnage Part 6 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 201. Blood flows in the streets of Manhattan as Carnage's reign of terror continues unchecked! The good guys simply don't have enough firepower to stop Carnage, Shriek, the doppelganger, and the Demogobiln. The web-slinger, Black Cat, Cloak, and Venom desperately need another ally for their side! How about Morbius? He's available! Wow, the situation is truly bleak when a bloodthirsty vampire is the best choice! Meanwhile, Mary Jane is tired of her husband constantly running off to play Spider-Man, so she decides to check out a new trendy nightclub in Midtown! At the same time, Carnage and his crew, feeling refreshed, decide to check out a new trendy nightclub…in Midtown! Oh no! Oh yes, the next savage slugfest is going to get very personal for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 379. Cameo appearance by Carrion. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 103D CGC 8.5

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Label #4319755004

Direct Edition. Sin City" Maximum Carnage Part 10 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Cloak, Firestar, and Nightwatch. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 202. After another defeat at the hands of Carnage, the Amazing Spider-Man is on the brink of despair. But a ray of red, white, and blue hope arrives in the form of the star-spangled avenger! Captain America gathers the web-slinger and Firestar at Avengers Headquarters to devise a new plan of attack! Meanwhile having recovered from their previous fight, Morbius, Cloak, and the Black Cat comb Manhattan looking for Carnage and his band of killers. The threesome finds Carrion, the Demogoblin, and the Spider Doppelganger…and then finds defeat once again despite help from Nightwatch. And while the battle rages, Carrion and Shriek carry the unconscious Venom to the Statue of Liberty…to do him great, great bodily harm. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 380. Cameo appearances by Deathlok and Iron Fist. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 112 CGC 8.5

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Label #4319755005

"Trail's End" Pursuit Part 3 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns), Stephen Baskerville and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spider-Man 211. The wondrous wall-crawler arrives on the scene of a prison break in Times Square! A group of armed convicts have escaped from their prison bus and are shooting up the city! However, the furious web-slinger zeroes in on the bus driver first! Why? Because the Chameleon is behind the wheel! Is the Amazing Spider-Man going to end his pursuit right here and now? Unfortunately, Spidey's revenge will have to wait until all the gunmen have been captured! Several hours later though, the spectacular one tracks the Chameleon to the Kravinoff estate and burial grounds. Kraven has already had his last hunt, so the late Hunter should not be around. But stranger things have happened to your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story concludes in Amazing Spider-Man 389. Cameo appearances by Reynard, Warrant, Dr. Kafka, John Jameson, and Aunt May. First $1.50 issue. (Notes: The subplot in this issue involving Dr. Kafka continues in Web of Spider-Man Annual 10. This issue includes three Marvel trading cards (stapled into the comic book) featuring Venom.) 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 114 CGC 7.5

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Label #4319755006

"Who Among Us?" Part 2 of 4. Plot by Terry Kavanagh. Script by Terry Kavanagh and Joey Cavalieri. Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns), Don Hudson, Fred Fredericks (finishes). Cover by Alex Saviuk. Amid the ruckus caused by the Silencers last issue, someone slipped inside the FACADE battle armor and stole it! And now the chase is on to discover who is the murderous thief! Lance Bannon, Betty Brant, and the web-slinger investigate their own leads to uncover the truth…and find FACADE! But little do they know that FACADE is also trying to find them! In the darkened hallways of the Daily Bugle, FACADE stalks Lance first, then Betty, and finally the Spectacular Spider-Man! Will tragedy strike at the Daily Bugle? Final appearance of Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by the Spider Clone (aka Ben Reilly) and Aunt May. (Notes: This issue is the Spider Clone's first appearance since Amazing Spider-Man 151 (almost 20 years ago). Lance Bannon first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 208.) 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 115 CGC 9.2

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Label #4319755007

"Shell-shocked!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Alex Saviuk (breakdowns) and Don Hudson (finishes). Cover by Alex Saviuk. After missing an opportunity to apprehend FACADE last issue, the web-slinger searches nonstop for the mysterious killer! Likewise Betty Brant steps up her investigation…and has success! But that success brings her face to face with FACADE! Will Peter Parker's long-time friend meet the same fate as Lance Bannon? Not if the wondrous wall-crawler can help it! Outside Betty's apartment building, Spider-Man clashes with FACADE again! Can the amazing one finally finish off FACADE? Meanwhile in Queens, Mary Jane finds Aunt May collapsed on the floor of her Forest Hills home. Cameo appearance by the Spider Clone (aka Ben Reilly). 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

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

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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

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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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D VF- 7.5

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D VF- 7.5

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN+ 6.5

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN+ 6.5

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN+ 6.5

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN+ 6.5

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 118D FN 6.0

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.

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

Paper: White

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.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 124D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4319755011

Direct Edition. "Walls." The Mark of Kaine, Part 1 of 5. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Steven Butler (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Steven Butler. Mary Jane accompanies the Scarlet Spider to Seward Trainer's laboratory for the first trimester screening of her baby! Everything seems okay right now, but on MJ's way home she's abducted by Kaine! Oh no, who's going to rescue Mary Jane while her amazing husband is behind bars? It looks like everyone's favorite redhead is on her own! Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 401. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, Stunner, and Spidercide. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 125 CGC 9.6 Butler Standard Variant

Paper: White

Label #4663900025

Standard Edition. No hologram. It's a 48-page extravaganza! She's back, the one Jackal did it all for: the original clone of Gwen Stacy! But what secret does she hold--and how will she affect the lives of Spider-Man, Mary Jane and the Scarlet Spider?! Plus: the terrible truth about Mary Jane's baby! Written by Terry Kavanagh and Mike Lackey. Art by Steven Butler, Randy Emberlin, Tod Smith and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Steven Butler. Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 126D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4319755012

Direct Edition. "Opening Statements" The Trial of Peter Parker Part 1 of 4. Script by Todd DeZago. Pencils by Roy Burdine. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Don Hudson. Cover by John Romita Jr. Court is now in session! At long last Peter Parker gets his chance to clear his name! However it's actually Ben Reilly sitting at the defendant's table! Where is the web-slinger? He's out trying to bring the true murderer, Kaine, to justice kicking, screaming, or otherwise! And at the outset it appears that Peter and Ben's plan may work! While the attorneys make their opening statements, Spider-Man finally gets the upper hand on Kaine! But then suddenly Judas Traveller appears! Oh no, is Judas going to ruin everything? Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man403. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Stunner. 32pages. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 127 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4319755013

"The Last Temptation of Peter Parker" Maximum Clonage Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Steven Butler. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Steven Butler. Story continues from Maximum Clonage Alpha (1995) 1. At the top of the Empire State Building, a despondent Spider-Man agrees to join forces with the Jackal. The wall-crawler feels like he has nowhere else to go after learning that he is the Spider-Clone (in Spectacular Spider-Man 226). Meanwhile the Punisher is roaming the streets below looking for the Jackal! Frank Castle still wants to pay him back for the events of Amazing Spider-Man 129 many years ago! When the sharp-shooting Punisher gets the Jackal in his crosshairs, the web-slinger leaps into action! Will the amazing one actually risk his own life to save the Jackal's? Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 404. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Kaine. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 32MJ VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4 of 6 - "Resurrection" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 131. Spider-Man finally awakens from his drug-induced coma and busts out of his coffin! Peter quickly returns to his wife, Mary Jane, who has not seen him in two weeks. Meanwhile, Kraven has been committing crimes in New York City, while dressed as Spider-Man. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 294. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man Lot of 10

Issues 2N, 4N, 5, 6N, 13N, 14N, 15, 16N, 26N, and 33 of Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Weird (1966 Eerie) Vol. 11 #3 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover by Oscar Novelle. Stories and art by Antonio Reynoso, Oscar Fraga, Larry Woromay, Cirilo Munoz, Chic Stone, and Dick Ayers. The first series from 1960s publisher Eerie presents gory tales of horror and the macabre, many "reanimated" from classic pre-Code horror comics. Something evil is stalking the sewers and catacombs of Paris. An Aztec mummy revives and wreaks havoc at a museum. A man hopes to smuggle his wife out of plague-ridden Paris in a coffin. The Sewer Werewolves; Death Trap; The Twisted Brain; The Dead Demons; Devil's Plague; The Slimy Mummy; The Swamp-Witch; Vampire Flower; The Devil's Looking Glass; Stay Out of My Grave. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.50.

Weird Fantasy (1951 E.C. Comics 2nd Series) 12 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals. 3.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Al Feldstein classic outer space cover. Joe Orlando The EC Artist of the Issue article by Al Feldstein. "Project...Survival!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Al Feldstein (co-plot and script), art by Wally Wood; With a civil war raging on Earth, the President of the Amalgamated Rocket Corporation believes, that with the help of science, man can reach the Moon and use it as a base; What scares the scientists is that he also intends to use the highly powerful Electron Bomb on the rebels, a move that could end all life on Earth! "A Lesson In Anatomy!!", script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Al Feldstein (co-plot, script), art by Jack Kamen; Chased away from his father's lab while he dissects a body, Stevey finds a stranger in the forest. Wanting to brag, Stevey tells the man all sorts of falsehoods, which he believes; But Stevey soon learns a secret about the stranger he doesn't expect to discover. Shock SuspenStories ad. "Explosive!" text story. "The Die Is Cast!", script by Al Feldstein (script and plot) and William Gaines (plot), art by Wally Wood; The I.S.E.A. of Earth has commissioned Commander Stone to write out a detailed report on the destruction of his spaceship; What he tells about is almost too hard to believe. "A Man's Job!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Weird Fantasy (1951 E.C. Comics 2nd Series) 18 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.

Cover pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Al Feldstein. "Counter-Clockwise," script by Bill Gaines (co-plot) and Al Feldstein (co-plot, script), pencils by John Severin, inks by Bill Elder; Ron's father is dismayed when he learns that his son wants to secure at a job at the Rocket-Port...not just to service rockets, but to fly them; He cautions his son that pilots must retire at age 26, but while they talk, Ron's Dad sights a space ship that is not of earthly origin; Together they go to the landing sight, armed with a blaster; When a weird alien being alights from the ship, they kill it and report to the authorities. "Zero Hour," script by Ray Bradbury and Albert B. Feldstein (adaptation), art by Jack Kamen; Mrs. Morris, at first, thinks nothing of her daughter and a friend playing their game of "invasion"; But when Mink starts telling of a Martian named Drill, who is the fore-runner of a Martian invasion of Earth, and Mary discovers that kids of her friends in other parts of the country are playing the same game, she wonders if this is for real. "The Ashtray" text story. "Homesick!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Al Williamson (signed) and Roy Krenkel (on technological details); David Todd and Lynn Ardsley plot her husband's murder, while David and Lawrence are on a mission to Mars to investigate the planet's landscape and possible life forms. "Judgment Day!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Joe Orlando; Tarlton, the Earthman, has landed on the planet Cybrinia, home to mechanical life; He is to judge whether or not Cybrinia will be allowed to "partake of the wonders of Earth." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 17 #1 GD- 1.8

Paper: Light tan to Cream

Front cover detached 90%. Back cover detached 70%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Moderate.

Volume 17, Issue 1 - January 1931. April 1923. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Pulp magazine specializing in Horror and Science Fiction stories. This issue features "The Lost Lady" by Seabury Quinn. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 36 #2 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split (taped).

Volume 36, Issue 2 - November 1941. Edited by Dorothy McIlwraith. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.15.

Weird War Tales (1971 DC) 2 FN 6.0

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Framing sequence by Kubert. Reef of No Return, script by Bob Haney, art by Mort Drucker. The Moon Is the Murderer, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Frank Thorne. Behind the Cover, script and art by Joe Kubert. A Promise to Joe!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Irv Novick. The Devil Rider text story. Monsieur Gravedigger, script by Jerry DeFuccio, art by Reed Crandall. Military Madness, script and art by John Costanza. The Grenadier--Sgt. Rock's Battle Stations, script by Joe Kubert, art by Sam Glanzman. The Face of a Fighter, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.