Excalibur ##6
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/Newsstand Edition (with UPC bar code)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Inferno' crossover event. The team is caught in the demonic infestation of New York City. The story features distorted, demonic versions of Excalibur members including Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and Captain Britain as they battle the influence of the Inferno spell.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-right and bottom-left corners. The black ink on the spine shows light white ticking. Overall excellent gloss and color retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for NM copies average $8.00. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $75.00 and $110.00 depending on the auction site.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx. $30-$50) exceeds the market value of the book in this raw state.
Notable Features
Newsstand Edition with UPC; Inferno Tie-in; Iconically creepy Alan Davis cover art featuring 'demon' versions of the team.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock and ink density are consistent with Marvel's late 1980s manufacturing. The 'M' logos and price box align with known authentic copies of the March 1989 run. No signs of restoration or trimming are visible from the exterior.