Excalibur ##74
Marvel Comics • Excalibur (Vol. 1)
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
February 1994
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of 'The Sinister Matrix' storyline. The team faces off against Mr. Sinister. Key characters include Nightcrawler, Phoenix (Rachel Summers), Shadowcat, and Captain Britain. This issue delves into the N2 project and Sinister's experiments involving Cyclops' DNA.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top right and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing visible near the top edge. The cover gloss appears mostly intact but shows some minor dimpling.
Estimated Market Value
$3 - $8 (Raw); $30 - $45 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $2-$5 on secondary markets. Graded copies (9.8) have recently sold in the $40 range, though high-grade supply often exceeds demand for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this mid-to-high grade condition. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Mr. Sinister on the cover. Direct edition with a barcode in the lower-left corner. Modern age 1990s art style typical of Ken Lashley's early Marvel work.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Paper stock is the standard semi-glossy newsprint mix used by Marvel in 1994. Staple placement is centered and original. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.