Scarlet Spider 18 Appraisal

Scarlet Spider #18 (2013) - Marvel Comics

This is a standard-sized modern age comic book, Scarlet Spider Vol. 2 #18, published by Marvel Comics with a cover date of August 2013. The front cover features dynamic artwork by Ryan Stegman, depicting Kaine (Scarlet Spider) and Wolverine in a combat pose against a vibrant red background. The tagline 'ALL OF THE POWER. NONE OF THE RESPONSIBILITY.' is printed at the top in white lettering. The Marvel logo, price point ($2.99), and barcode are clearly visible at the bottom. This issue is part of the 'Sibling Rivalry' crossover event with Superior Spider-Man Team-Up. The comic appears to be in a protective plastic sleeve (polybagged or boarded), which suggests collectibility. From the visual evidence, the colors remain sharp and the cover displays high gloss. There are no major visible creases, color breaks, or spine rolls, though minor corner blunting may be present near the top-left edges. The manufacturing indicates high-quality modern offset lithography on semi-gloss paper stock. It represents the Modern Age of comics and is a key issue for fans of the Kaine Parker iteration of the Scarlet Spider character.