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
Crucible of Fear. Jean Grey and Phoenix (Rachel Summers) are featured prominently. The story involves the internal struggle of Rachel Summers as she confronts Jean Grey and deals with the legacy of the Phoenix Force.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, mild corner blunting at the top right, and slight surface wear visible on the yellow background. The direct edition barcode box is clean, but there is minor edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$3.00 in average condition. Higher grade copies occasionally reach $5.00. This is a common 90s copper-age issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode in the bottom left identifying it as a Direct Edition. Notable for the interaction between Jean Grey and her alternate-future daughter, Rachel Summers.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product from the 1993 production period. Features the standard gloss cover and newsprint/glossy hybrid interior paper of the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.