Excalibur ##62
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Davis
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
February 1993
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Mirror Crack'd.' Nightcrawler and the team deal with the Warpies and the RCX in the Braddock Manor. This era of Excalibur is noted for Alan Davis's popular run as both writer and artist, featuring the classic team lineup of Nightcrawler, Captain Britain, Meggan, Phoenix (Rachel Summers), and Shadowcat.
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 bottom right corner. Gloss is well-maintained but shows light surface wear/reflections in the photo. Edges appear relatively sharp with no major color break creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall in the $2 to $5 range on platforms like eBay. Graded copies (9.8) have fluctuated between $45 and $65 depending on the buyer market.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection goals. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping generally exceeds the market value of the comic, as this is not considered a high-demand key issue.
Notable Features
Features the 'Warpies' storyline. Notable for being part of the acclaimed Alan Davis run. This specific copy is a Newsstand Edition, indicated by the Barcode (UPC) in the bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the correct $1.75 US price point for early 1993, the appropriate Marvel Comics masthead for the era, and standard newsstand barcode placement. Paper quality and ink registration are consistent with Marvel's 1990s production standards.