Excalibur ##76
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
April 1994
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Child's Play' crossover event. Nightcrawler returns to Germany only to encounter a neo-Nazi group called the 'Pure Race'. Features Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Daytripper (Amanda Sefton).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor surface wear/scuffing typical of 90s gloss. Top edge shows minor shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded 9.8: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $2.00 to $4.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded copies are rarely seen for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading ($25+) significantly exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with UPC barcode; 'Nightcrawler Goes Home' cover theme; 1994 Marvel anniversary badge on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, paper stock, and 'Direct Edition' barcode logo are consistent with early 1990s Marvel production standards. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.