Excalibur ##21
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Chris Wozniak
Cover Artist
Chris Wozniak
Publication Date
April 1990
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Cross-Time Caper' storyline. In this issue, the team travels to an alternate-reality London where heroes are celebrated differently. It features the first appearance of Crusader X (Bran Braddock), an alternate-reality version of Captain Britain.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; light corner blunting on the top right; minor surface wear and some scuffing on the dark purple background; edge wear along the right side of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (9.8): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5 or less in bulk lots. Professional high-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, which this copy is not due to visible spine wear.
Notable Features
First appearance of Crusader X. Newsstand edition with barcode (UPC) on the bottom left corner. Part of the iconic 'Cross-Time Caper' arc.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1990 Newsstand printing. Paper stock shows correct light aging; color registration is aligned; standard two-staple binding is consistent with Marvel manufacturing of the era.