SPIDER-MAN: THE ARACHNIS PROJECT ##2
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man: The Arachnis Project (Limited Series)
Writer
Mike Lackey
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
September 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Second issue of a 6-part limited series. Spider-Man faces off against the 'Diggers' in Washington D.C. while the Arachnis Project conspiracy involves the Life Foundation and attempts to synthesize Spider-Man's powers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Some minor color-breaking ticks. Corners show very slight blunting. Front cover gloss remains high with decent color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2.00 to $8.00 depending on condition. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $40-$60 based on buyer demand for 90s nostalgia.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9. This copy likely falls in the 9.0 range due to spine ticks.
Notable Features
Features the Diggers and the Life Foundation. Direct Edition with UPC barcode. Early 90s aesthetic style by Tom Lyle.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product from 1994. Correct paper stock (semi-gloss cover, newsprint/mando interior), legitimate Direct Edition UPC placement, and accurate 1994 pricing ($1.75 US).