1994 Fleer Fleer/Marvel Cards Spider-Man 'Suspended Animation' Insert #9 Doctor Octopus
Fleer / Marvel Entertainment Group · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Cards > Non-Sports Trading Cards
Era / Decade
1994 (1990s)
Material
Printed cardstock with clear acetate plastic insert window and metallic foil accents.
Condition
Very Good to Excellent. Appears well-preserved inside a protective plastic sleeve. Minor edge wear and slight centering variance are visible, but colors and foil stamping remain sharp.
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. 1990s Marvel insert cards have seen renewed interest from nostalgia collectors and Spider-Man fans.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$10.00 - $25.00 (Raw / Ungraded condition)
Estimated Retail Value
$2.50 (Original pack price equivalent in 1994)
Comparable Sales
Raw/ungraded copies of this specific Suspended Animation Doctor Octopus card typically sell for $12 - $20 on eBay. Graded PSA 9 copies can reach $50 - $80+.
Description
1994 Fleer Amazing Spider-Man trading card featuring Doctor Octopus from the chase insert subset 'Suspended Animation' (Card Nine of Twelve). Features clear plastic acetate cell construction with Spider-Man border artwork, gold foil detailing, and Marvel Cards 1994 logo stamp.
Key Features
Popular 90s Marvel insert chase card; clear acetate plastic printing feature; features iconic Spider-Man villain Doctor Octopus; nostalgia appeal for 90s Marvel card collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 1994 Marvel Entertainment Group / Fleer Corp copyright text at the bottom, authentic foil application, and period-correct acetate material.
Flaws to Note
Acetate cards from this era are prone to surface scratching and clouding; slight edge wear visible on the dark web borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for trading cards), COMC (Check Out My Cards), Mercari, or local comic book/card shows.
Selling Tips
Take clean, glare-free photos out of the top loader sleeve to show the transparency of the acetate material clearly. Use keywords like '1994 Fleer Spider-Man', 'Doctor Octopus', 'Suspended Animation Insert #9', and 'Marvel Acetate Card'. Ship in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader and cardboard mailer.