Excalibur ##88
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert
Publication Date
August 1995
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First part of the 'Dream Nails' trilogy. It features Pete Wisdom and Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) investigating a secret facility called Black Air. This era of Excalibur is marked by Warren Ellis's gritty, spy-influenced writing style.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks) that may break color; minor corner blunting on the top and bottom left; slight edge wear along the right side; light surface scuffing on the black background of the cover art.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $5.00; Graded (9.8): $30.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
This issue is commonly found in dollar bins. Recent sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $6.00 depending on shipping. High-grade graded copies rarely exceed $50.00 due to high supply.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features the 'X-Men Deluxe' branding common in the mid-90s; part of the Warren Ellis run which is critically acclaimed; contains a 'Direct Edition' UPC barcode in the lower left.
Authentication Notes
The comic exhibits standard mid-90s Marvel Deluxe paper stock (glossy cover, brighter interior pages). No signs of counterfeiting are present as this is not a high-value key issue.