Excalibur ##78
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
June 1994
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of 'The Douglock Chronicles.' The story features the mysterious return of a character resembling the deceased New Mutant, Cypher (Doug Ramsey), or the techno-organic Warlock, now merged into the entity known as Douglock. Features Nightcrawler and Shadowcat.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible on left edge; minor blunting of the top right and bottom right corners; slight color rub on the yellow background near the top edge; cover appears flat with good gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $6.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold for $2.00 to $5.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50.00 including shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is not recommended. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board as a reader copy or for a complete run collection.
Notable Features
First appearance of Douglock (techno-organic entity). Part of 'The Douglock Chronicles' story arc. Features a classic 90s Ken Lashley cover. Direct Edition with barcode.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1994 Marvel Direct Edition. Correct trade dress for the era, standard newsprint/glossy cover stock transition typical of mid-90s Marvel books.