Excalibur ##87
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
July 1995
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Dream Nails' storyline. The team, including Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Colossus, deals with the fallout of the Age of Apocalypse and faces the threat of the Genetech facility. Features Warren Ellis's early influential run on the title.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor shelf wear on the back cover is possible, but front gloss and colors remain vibrant and well-preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $5 on average. Slabbed 9.8 copies occasionally sell for around $50, though volume is low for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with UPC barcode; 'X-Men Deluxe' branding on cover; part of the mid-90s X-Men relaunch era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s glossy stock. Correct 'X-Men Deluxe' trade dress and Marvel Comics price/date stamp ($1.95 US). Staples are original and positioned correctly for the era.