Excalibur ##69
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Evan Skolnick
Interior Artist
Ken Lashley
Cover Artist
Ken Lashley
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'A Question of Conscience.' The issue features the team dealing with the aftermath of the 'Fatal Attractions' crossover. Key characters include Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, Phoenix (Rachel Summers), and Sienna Blaze (featured on the cover).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge; slight blunting on the bottom-left corner near the UPC code. Gloss is high and cover alignment appears good.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $5; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell in dollar bins or bulk lots. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $45 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value of the book, as it is not a major key issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (barcode present). Features Sienna Blaze on the cover. Part of the broader X-Men 30th Anniversary era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel production. Paper stock is newsprint/low-gloss interior with a semi-gloss cover. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting.