Spider-Man and X-Factor ##1
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man and X-Factor: Shadowgames
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Pat Broderick
Cover Artist
Pat Broderick
Publication Date
May 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of a three-part limited series titled 'Shadowgames'. Spider-Man teams up with the government-sponsored X-Factor team (Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, and Multiple Man). The plot involves the group investigating a mystery surrounding shadow-based powers and a mysterious antagonist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0) range
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks/ticks along the left edge, several of which appear to break color. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Light surface wear on the vibrant red cover which often shows scuffing easily. Overall good shelf appeal but with clear handling wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or for under $10 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies have seen limited movement but generally stay in the $50 range due to low demand and high supply from the copper/modern age.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of the comic in the current estimated condition. Grade 9.8 copies are required to make grading financially viable, and this copy shows too many spine ticks to hit that mark.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode in the bottom left, designating it as a Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3. Features the 1990s lineup of X-Factor.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be a genuine original 1994 printing. Standard glossy paper cover and newsstand/direct pulp interiors consistent with mid-90s Marvel production. Staple placement looks factory standard.