Excalibur ##72
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Richard Ashford
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Forthcoming Attractions' story arc. The issue features Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner) and Daytripper (Amanda Sefton) on the cover. The story involves the team dealing with various personal developments and internal conflicts following the 'Fatal Attractions' crossover events.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible minor spine stress ticks that do not appear to break color significantly. Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. The cover retains high gloss and vibrant colors with no significant creasing or staining visible from the front view.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $5 in back-issue bins. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $40-$55 range, though demand is relatively low for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common 90s copper-age issue without major first appearances.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with bar code. Features the early 90s Marvel 'Face' logo in the upper left corner. Iconic Ken Lashley art style which defined the look of the mid-90s Excalibur run.
Authentication Notes
The book appears authentic with standard 1993 Marvel newsprint interior and gloss cover stock. Color registration is aligned and the bar code (Direct Edition) is consistent with the era's distribution.