Excalibur ##68
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Scott Lobdell
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Joe Madureira
Publication Date
August 1993
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
"Crimes of War" - The Starjammers guest star as Nightcrawler and the team deal with the fallout of the Phalanx Saga. Nightcrawler attempts to reconcile with his former teammates while facing threats on the Starjammer's ship.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge; slight blunting on the bottom right corner; some surface wear consistent with a direct edition of this age, but overall high gloss and sharp registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies sold for approximately $4.00 on secondary markets. High-grade slabbed copies rarely trade due to the high volume of supply and low demand for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book, as it is a high-print volume issue from the early 90s with no major keys.
Notable Features
Guest-starring the Starjammers; features cover art by the fan-favorite artist Joe Madureira. Includes Direct Edition UPC barcode in the lower-left corner.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel gloss paper stock; ink registration is sharp; legitimate Direct Edition trade dress present.