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Spider-Man Unlimited #1 |
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Spider-Man Unlimited #1 Signature |
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CGC 9.8 |
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1325813001
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Owner Comments
And so we begin...
An apparently symbiote-free Cletus Kassidy has been transferred to Ravencroft by a well intentioned, but ultimately naive doctor specializing in the study of serial killers. She certainly picked the right subject, at least until she put that needle in his arm and...Carnage was reborn! What ensued was not pretty...
Though it was the last reader copy I purchased, Spider-Man Unlimited #1 was the first SS 9.8 I acquired. It was first signed by artist Mark Bagley (on 5/24/2014), who unfortunately didn't work on this initial part of the Carnage story but rather the enthralling tale of Cardiac taking on some unscrupulous local builders and their shoddy materials. However, the case also arrived to me with a couple of cracks, leaving me the perfect excuse to send this off for cover artist Ron Lim's signature. And as you'll see, Mr. Lim added his signature to the cover on 10/25/2015.
Thanks go out to eBay seller 9163edwin for this book.
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Web of Spider-Man #101 |
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Web of Spider-Man #101 Signature |
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CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1325829001
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Owner Comments
Carnage takes the party out of Ravencroft and onto the streets of NYC. And he catches the attention of a certain Mr. Brock. Oh boy...
Shortly before the Virginia Comic Con, I rolled the dice and snagged all three Web issues off of eBay. And as my set summary shows, the dice paid off big time. All three came back as SS 9.8s, signed by artist Alex Saviuk on 11/21/2015.
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Amazing Spider-Man #378 |
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Amazing Spider-Man #378 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1234961001
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Owner Comments
Part 3 brings us Venom! To the rescue? Based on initial results...no. But the effort is there.
Obtained along with issue 379 from eBay seller codemaster_comics_games, this copy was signed on 2/14/2015 by artist Mark Bagley.
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Spider-Man #35 |
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Spider-Man #35 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1507111003
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Owner Comments
A blemish righted, as the old 9.2 is replaced by this sparkling 9.8. Meanwhile the allied forces of Spider-Man, Venom, and the Black Cat continue to battle Mr. Kasady and his posse.
This copy was signed by artists Scott Hanna and Tom Lyle on 6/17/2017 at HeroesCon.
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Spectacular Spider-Man #201 |
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Spectacular Spider-Man #201 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1594409004
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Owner Comments
Part 5 of this magnificent series finds Venom and Spider-Man putting aside their differences to try and rid the world of Carnage.
I guess the only unfortunate thing about this issue for a Signature Series collector is...what's the ideal signature spot? On this great cover from Sal Buscema, how do I keep from detracting from its appearance?
Writer J.M. DeMatteis did his relative utmost (gold might've looked better) on 4/29/2017. Now, let's read on.
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Web of Spider-Man #102 |
| Item: |
Web of Spider-Man #102 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1325829002
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Owner Comments
Holy melee!
The second Web issue that I had signed by artist Alex Saviuk at the Virginia Comic Con (11/21/2015).
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Amazing Spider-Man #379 |
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Amazing Spider-Man #379 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1234961003
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Owner Comments
It's part 7, and holy bigger melee! All of New York is getting in on this one!
Another book obtained from eBay seller codemaster_comics_games, this copy was signed by artist Mark Bagley on 2/14/2015.
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Spider-Man #36 |
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Spider-Man #36 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1366138002
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Owner Comments
"No more Mister Nice Venom!" as Mr. Brock puts one of Reed Richards' fancy gadgets to good use...
This copy, plucked off eBay sometime in early 2016, was signed on 5/14/2016 at Motor City Comic Con by artist Scott Hanna and then on 6/17/2016 at Heroes Con by artist Tom Lyles.
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Spectacular Spider-Man #202 |
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Spectacular Spider-Man #202 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1194714019
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Owner Comments
Part 9 finds things looking bleak for our dynamic duo, but their hope is renewed after a certain Mr. Rogers appears on the scene. And no, it's not Fred. Even though he was a bad ass in his own right.
Another of the books acquired from James Bella (eBay seller comix4sale), this one was also signed on 9/8/2013 by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Sal Buscema.
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Web of Spider-Man #103 |
| Item: |
Web of Spider-Man #103 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1325829003
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Owner Comments
Lesson learned -- never do battle on the roof of tall buildings, that ledge will sneak up on you.
The final Web issue that I had signed by artist Alex Saviuk on 11/21/2015 at the Virginia Comic Con.
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Amazing Spider-Man #380 |
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Amazing Spider-Man #380 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
3710687011
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Owner Comments
December 23, 2020 - its finally done! The last Signature Series 9.8 book that I needed has finally joined the ranks! Technically it did arrive in the mail a few days earlier, but I've been busy. Quit sweatin' me.
Signed by artist Mark Bagley on 8/28/2020.
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Spider-Man #37 |
| Item: |
Spider-Man #37 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1325608012
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Owner Comments
As our saga nears its conclusion, the results of Spider-Man's attempt to fend off Carnage with a sewer cover are uninspiring at best. On to plan B!
Another copy obtained from Comix4Sale, this book was signed on 8/20/2016 by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Scott Hanna.
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Spectacular Spider-Man #203 |
| Item: |
Spectacular Spider-Man #203 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1428186011
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Owner Comments
Part 13 finds Carnage taking a commemorative self portrait, just in case this whole killing spree he's embarked on doesn't end well for him.
I started with an "only a 9.6", from James Bella (eBay seller comix4sale), signed by writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Sal Buscema on 9/8/2013. BUT even though Sal B is tough to find these days...the 9.8s beckon. I picked this one up during a shopping excursion at WW Chicago and left it in good hands to be signed at the Baltimore Comic Con by the aforementioned Mr. DeMatteis on 9/3/2016.
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Spider-Man Unlimited #2 |
| Item: |
Spider-Man Unlimited #2 Signature |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1330684002
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Owner Comments
Signed by cover artist Ron Lim on 3/13/2016.
Special accolades: First SS 9.8 copy in the census.
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