Excalibur ##43
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Davis
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
November 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Moving Finger Writes.' The team deals with the chaotic arrival of Widget and the Technet. This issue features Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, Rachel Summers (Phoenix), Captain Britain, and Meggan. It is part of the highly regarded Alan Davis run as both writer and artist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
The comic appears flat with vibrant colors. Minor spine stress/ticks are visible along the left edge. There is slight blunting on the top right and bottom right corners. Minimal evidence of surface wear; overall very well preserved.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar high-grade condition have sold for $3 to $8. High-grade slabbed 9.8 copies typically sell for approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. While the condition is high (approx. 9.0-9.2), the cost of grading, shipping, and pressing exceeds the current market value of the book. It is a common back-issue from the early 90s copper-age era.
Notable Features
Features a Captain Britain/Captain America 50th Anniversary Logo in the UPC box. Notable for the 'Alpha Centauri' humor disclaimer in the word balloon on the cover. Alan Davis cover and interior art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features standard 1991 Marvel glossy cover stock and newsprint internals. Correct color registration and staple placement for the period. Captain America 50th Anniversary logo is consistent with Direct Edition copies from late 1991.