Excalibur ##13
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
October 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of 'The Cross-Time Caper' storyline. The Excalibur team (Captain Britain, Meggan, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Phoenix) continues their dimension-hopping adventures. In this issue, titled 'The Cross-Time Caper Part 2: What Palace Guard?', the team finds themselves in a world reminiscent of John Carter's Mars.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) - Estimated
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Cover gloss remains high and colors are vibrant. No visible creases that break color in the central image area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent ebay sales for raw newsstand copies range from $2 to $10 depending on exact condition. Graded copies of this specific mid-run issue have lower liquidity than key issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees plus shipping exceeds the current market value of the book, even in high grade. Only worth grading if sentimental or for a complete registry set.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with UPC barcode. Early Alan Davis art and Chris Claremont writing. Features an iconic giant-sized threat cover. Part of a long-running fan-favorite story arc.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1989 Marvel publication. Newsstand UPC (71486-02711) is correctly formatted. Paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white to white coloring. Print registration is sharp.