Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider # 1 Cover A First Printing 2017 NM-

Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1, 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. 

Key details about this issue include:

• The 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.
• Setting: Ben relocates to Las Vegas to start over, attempting to leave his past behind while being haunted by hallucinations of his past selves.
• Personality: 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.
• The 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.
• The 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.