Excalibur ##86
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
June 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Mission: Genosha' storyline. The team deals with the political fallout and genetic engineering crisis in the island nation of Genosha. This issue features Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Meggan.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface wear typical for a flat, ungently handled glossy cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales show this issue consistently selling in the $2 to $5 range in raw Near Mint condition, as it is a high-print volume book from the mid-90s.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS fees) significantly exceeds the market value of the comic. Recommended as a reader copy or for a complete run collection.
Notable Features
Features the X-Men Deluxe branding. Early Warren Ellis work on the title. Direct Edition with UPC barcode. No major first appearances or key deaths.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1995 Marvel production with correct paper stock semi-gloss and interior newsprint/gloss hybrid of that era.