Excalibur ##89
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Warren Ellis
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
September 1995
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 5 of the 'Dream Nails' storyline. This issue features a romantic encounter between Nightcrawler and Amanda Sefton. The team deals with the aftermath of the Age of Apocalypse as Warren Ellis takes the series in a more mature, weird-fiction direction.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. The cover gloss appears well-preserved with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $5 on average. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 or 9.9.
Notable Features
Includes 'X-Men Deluxe' branding. Features a notable romantic cover between Nightcrawler and Amanda Sefton. Modern Age 'Direct Edition' with barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel publication from 1995. Paper stock is standard glossy 'Deluxe' edition stock of the era. Color registration and staple placement are consistent with manufacturing standards.