Excalibur ##44
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Alan Davis
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
November 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'The Cross-Time Caper' aftermath and Alan Davis's solo run as writer/artist. Captain Britain and Meggan visit a fortune teller whose predictions lead to a encounter with the 'Technet'. Key characters include Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, and Phoenix (Rachel Summers).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge, slight blunting of the top right corner, and minor edge wear along the bottom. Significant curl/bowing on the right side indicates improper storage, likely fixable with a press.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8 target): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1 - $5 as 'dollar bin' stock. Recent CGC 9.8 sales range between $45 and $55.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated grade (approx. 7.5) would result in a market value lower than the cost of grading fees. This issue is not a high-value key.
Notable Features
Alan Davis interior art and writing. Features a 30th Anniversary Fantastic Four corner box logo. Direct Edition (indicated by the Spider-Man graphic in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1991 Marvel publication. The aging of the paper at the edges and the specific ink saturation of the early 90s offset printing are consistent with originals.