Excalibur ##94
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Casey Jones
Cover Artist
Casey Jones
Publication Date
February 1996
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Days of Future Tense' storyline. This issue is a homage to the classic 'Days of Future Past' storyline. It features Excalibur members Captain Britain and Psylocke (Earth-9620) in a dystopian future where mutants are hunted by Sentinels. The cover specifically parodies the iconic Uncanny X-Men #141 poster cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor blunting on the bottom right corner; very light spine stress visible near the center; surface gloss remains high; no visible staining or tears; centerfold appears secure based on cover alignment.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell in bundles or for under $5.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $50 range, though liquidity is low for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$35) exceeds the raw market value of the book. While the condition is strong, it is a common 1990s issue that does not command a significant premium even in high grades.
Notable Features
Homage cover to Uncanny X-Men #141; Direct Edition with UPC barcode; 'X-Men Deluxe' branding; part of the Warren Ellis run which is critically acclaimed though late in the series' original volume.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel product. Features standard 1990s glossy cover stock and interior newsprint/low-grade glossy paper typical of the 'Deluxe' line of that era. Staple placement and 'X' logo placement are consistent with known copies.