{"product_id":"ben-reilly-the-scarlet-spider-1-cover-a-first-printing-2017-nm","title":"Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider # 1 Cover A First Printing 2017 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1\u003c\/b\u003e, released in April 2017 by Marvel Comics, follows Ben Reilly—the clone of Spider-Man (Peter Parker)—in the aftermath of The Clone Conspiracy storyline. Written by Peter David with art by Mark Bagley, this series reintroduces Ben as a deeply damaged, controversial anti-hero rather than a traditional hero. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey details about this issue include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Premise: After being killed and resurrected dozens of times by the Jackal (Miles Warren), Ben Reilly is back, but his psyche is shattered, and he has a new, more cynical outlook on life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSetting: Ben relocates to Las Vegas to start over, attempting to leave his past behind while being haunted by hallucinations of his past selves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePersonality: This version of Ben is described as having \"loose morals,\" high sarcasm, and a more selfish, erratic approach, leading some to compare him to Deadpool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Ben is pursued by Kaine Parker (another clone) and crosses paths with a, wealthy casino owner, Cassandra Mercury, who holds a grudge against him, leading to a tense showdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mask: While he initially dons a new, controversial suit with a large eye lens, the series quickly leans into the classic Scarlet Spider hoodie look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48212467712100,"sku":"BS318","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_04_28_08_49_02_869.jpg?v=1777384204","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/ben-reilly-the-scarlet-spider-1-cover-a-first-printing-2017-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}