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

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 145 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-003

"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. 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-005

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.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 394A CBCS 9.8 Foil Flipbook

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #21-2EDF580-008

48-page Flipbook Edition. "Breakdown!" Power and Responsibility Part 2 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Foil cover (front and back) by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 117. In stunning fashion the clone of Spider-Man is back! Wow! Where in the world has he been since the classic Amazing Spider-Man 149? Regrettably due to a new crisis at the Ravencroft Institute, the web-slinger doesn't have time to ponder that question! A mysterious doctor named Judas Traveller has taken over the facility! And he threatens to release the inmates if the wall-crawler does not respond to his summons! Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Spectacular Spider-Man sneaks into Ravencroft! Where a terrible ordeal awaits! Story continues in Spider-Man 51. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Aunt May, Scrier, Mr. Nacht, Chakra, Dr. Kafka, John Jameson, Vermin, Carnage, Shriek, and the Chameleon. Flip story: "No Escape!" The Double Part 2 of 4. Origin of the Spider-Clone. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Liam Sharp. Inks by Robin Riggs. Ben Reilly (aka the Spider-Clone) tries to escape from the Jackal. But the cruel villain uses the Gwen Stacy clone to foil his attempt. (Note: This issue includes three pin-ups: the Scarlet Spider by Steven Butler; Spider-Man and Puma by Mark Bagley and Larry Mahlstedt; and Carnage by Shawn McManus). Cover price $2.95.