X Factor Comic Appraisal

Spider-Man and X-Factor #3 (Shadowgames Part 3 of 3)

This is a standard-sized American comic book published by Marvel Comics, dated July 1994. The cover art features a prominent red and blue 'X' motif set against a webbed background, framing character portraits including Spider-Man and members of X-Factor. The cover displays the Marvel Comics logo, a price of $1.95 US, and the Comics Code Authority seal in the upper left corner. Positioned at the bottom left is a 'Direct Edition' barcode, typical of the 1990s era of comic distribution. The artwork is signed by Sal Buscema and Art Thibert in the lower right quadrant. The item is currently housed in a protective plastic polybag with a white backing board. Regarding its condition, the comic shows signs of handling including visible color-breaking creases along the spine and blunted corners, particularly at the top right. Minor surface scuffing and edge wear are present on the cover. Despite these age-related flaws, the colors remain vibrant and the overall structural integrity appears sound. The interior pages, though not fully visible, likely consist of mass-produced pulp paper which may show slight yellowing commensurate with its age of nearly three decades.