Spider-Man and X-Factor: Shadowgames ##3
Marvel Comics • Spider-Man and X-Factor: Shadowgames
Writer
Kurt Busiek
Interior Artist
Pat Olliffe
Cover Artist
Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin
Publication Date
July 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of 3 in the Shadowgames limited series. Spider-Man teams up with X-Factor (Havok, Polaris, Quicksilver, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, and Multiple Man) to face off against the Shadowforce. The story concludes with a battle against the enigmatic villain known as Master of the Game.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible upon close inspection, slight blunting on the bottom left corner, otherwise high gloss and sharp registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10 depending on condition. Very high-grade slabs have sold for approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or higher.
Notable Features
Final issue of the limited series; Direct Edition with barcode; notable early work by Kurt Busiek.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel stock; correct paper weight and typical newsprint-hybrid interior common for limited series of that era.