Auctions: comic books in 'Spider-Man Clone Saga'

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 VG 4.0

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity, the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 144 GD+ 2.5

First (full) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone in "The Delusion Conspiracy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. On the banks of the Seine River inside the Cathedral de Notre Dame, the wondrous wall-crawler battles the Cyclone to save J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson! With a bit of American ingenuity, the spectacular one defeats the French super-villain and sets a course for home! On the long flight back, Peter looks forward to reuniting with Mary Jane; but when he arrives at his Chelsea apartment…he finds Gwen Stacy instead! What?! Unbelievable! The web-slinger's nightmare is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Anna Watson. Origin of the Cyclone. (Notes: This issue along with its dramatic cover sent shockwaves thru Marveldom when it was published. The Cyclone appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 22 & 23. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #18 Volstagg by Jack Kirby and John Romita. The letters page also includes a letter from Fantagraphics publisher Kim Thompson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 524,583; average paid circulation 288,232. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 121.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 145 FN 6.0

"Gwen Stacy is Alive...and, Well...?!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Peter Parker's world has turned upside down! Gwen Stacy is alive! Aunt May is in the hospital! And the Scorpion is on the loose! After confronting Gwen and calling her an imposter, Peter rushes to the hospital to see his aunt! Fortunately, Aunt May's condition has stabilized; so, the restless web-slinger can leave her side...and find the nearest super-villain to pound! Ironically, the deadly Scorpion is in the vicinity and looking for a good scrap too! At a nearby cement processing plant, both men get their wish! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. the sinister Scorpion! A terrific fight! Cameo appearances by Anna Watson, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant, Joe Robertson, and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn). (Note: The plot crosses over with Marvel Team-Up 33). The Scorpion previously appeared in Captain America 152. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #100 Galactus by Jack Kirby. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 122. 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 5 FN/VF 7.0

"Beware the Path of the Monster!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane. Peter Parker travels to Florida for a photo story on the mysterious Man-Thing. Before departing on his trip though, Peter calls his long-time friend and current sunshine state resident, Dr. Curt Connors, and asks for his assistance in locating the powerful swamp creature. Later on when the web-slinger arrives in Florida, he finds a creature of the swamp all right; but it's not the Man-Thing ? it's the Lizard! The three-way battle among the Lizard, Man-Thing, and the Amazing Spider-Man is awesome! Also in this issue, Peter consoles the confused clone of Gwen Stacy. (Note: This story takes place between Amazing Spider-Man issues 146 and 147.) Back up story: "Where Flies the Beetle!" Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. The wall-crawler and the torch join forces to battle the Beetle! Reprinted from Amazing Spiderman 21. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 148 FN/VF 7.0

"Jackal, Jackal...Who's Got the Jackal?" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita Sr. As shown on the fateful cover, the Tarantula throws the shackled web-slinger off the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Can the amazing one stop his freefall before slamming into the East River? If not, poor Spidey will sleep with the fishes and never learn the truth behind Gwen's return. Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Ned Leeds finally connects the dots about the Gwen Stacy clone! Apparently, Gwen once donated cell tissue samples in Professor Miles Warren's biology class at Empire State University! Hmmm, has the good professor been playing god in his spare time? All will be revealed next issue! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Eclipse comics publisher Dean Mullaney. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 125.) 36 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4699877003

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) 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 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4249996008

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 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 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 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/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+ 6.5

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.