Spider-Man and X-Factor ##2
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man and X-Factor: Shadowgames
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
James Fry
Cover Artist
Jeff Johnson
Publication Date
June 1994
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 3 in the Shadowgames limited series. Spider-Man and the X-Factor team (Havok, Polaris, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, etc.) battle the mercenary group known as Shadowforce.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks that may break color, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface wear typical of age. The light-colored cover shows potential for finger smudging or minor yellowing over time.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies generally fall in the $2 to $6 range. High-grade slabbed copies often stay under $50 due to high supply and low key significance.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book. It is a common 90s issue without major key status.
Notable Features
Features the 90s X-Factor lineup; Direct Edition with barcode; middle chapter of a three-issue limited series.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1994 Marvel comic print quality with glossy cover and newsprint/low-grade paper interiors. Everything appears consistent with an authentic 1994 production.