With his recent stint assuming the role of The Jackal and a devastating defeat at the hands of Spider-Man still fresh, Ben Reilly is at a crossroads. Presumed dead and slumming it in Las Vegas, he feels an impending need to work out what to do next. Can he be The Scarlet Spider again? To answer that question he needs to take a hard look at himself and figure out if his latest actions qualify him as a hero or a villain...

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CBR has your exclusive first look at "Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider" #1, written by Peter David with art by Mark Bagley, in stores April 26, 2017. Take a look below.


Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider #1

  • Peter David (w) • Mark Bagley (a & c)
  • Variant Covers: Greg Land, Tom Lyle, John Tyler Christopher & J. Scott Campbell
  • One of the most controversial characters in comics has returned — and the controversy has only BEGUN! In the aftermath of THE CLONE CONSPIRACY, Ben has a new take on life…and he's not the same Scarlet Spider he was before. Come witness what will be the most talked about comic of the year!
  • Rating: Ages 12+
  • In Shops: April 26th, 2017
  • SRP: $3.99