Excalibur ##95
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Carlos Pacheco
Cover Artist
Carlos Pacheco
Publication Date
March 1996
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - UPC barcode barcode visible)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a crossover with X-Man (Nate Grey). The team consisting of Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Shadowcat encounters the powerful mutant from the Age of Apocalypse. The cover tagline 'Hope You Survive the Experience!!' is a classic Marvel X-Men homage.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, and minor edge wear consistent with age. Subtle surface scuffing visible under glare.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold for approximately $2.00 to $7.00 on secondary markets like eBay. Graded copies are relatively uncommon due to low value-to-cost ratio.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the final market value of the book. Best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Guest appearance by X-Man (Nate Grey). Iconic Carlos Pacheco artwork from his mid-90s run on the title. Direct Edition barcode in the lower right.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s Marvel gloss and paper stock. The printing registration and color saturation are consistent with genuine period production.