SPIDER-MAN AND X-FACTOR: SHADOWGAMES ##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 a 3-part limited series. Spider-Man teams up with the government-sponsored X-Factor team (Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Wolfsbane, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man) to battle the mysterious Shadowforce.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress ticks visible along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top right corner. The cover appears flat with high gloss, though the bottom left corner near the UPC shows slight softening.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded: $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Average raw copies typically sell in bundles or for less than $5 on secondary markets. High-grade graded copies rarely exceed $40 due to high supply and low demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes appearance of the villainous group 'Shadowforce'. Features the 1990s X-Factor lineup. Direct edition with standard UPC code in the lower-left corner.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on standard 1994 Marvel paper stock, ink density, and the presence of the Direct Edition barcode. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are present.