Excalibur ##14
Marvel Comics • Excalibur Vol. 1
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Alan Davis
Cover Artist
Alan Davis
Publication Date
November 1989
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of The Cross-Time Caper. The Excalibur team (Captain Britain, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Meggan, and Phoenix) travels through different dimensions and encounters variations of the Marvel Universe. In this issue, they face off against alternate-reality versions of the Avengers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. The top left and bottom right corners show very slight blunting. The color remains vibrant and the surface appears flat with no major creases or staining visible in the image.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold between $4 and $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless a personal favorite. The grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a common back-issue with high supply.
Notable Features
Features the 'Cross-Time Caper' storyline. Cover art features iconic Marvel characters including Iron Man, Hulk, and Doctor Strange. Direct Edition with no barcode (Spider-Man head in UPC box).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The paper aging is consistent with 1980s newsprint/copper-age stock, and the color registration and staple placement are consistent with Marvel manufacturing of the era.