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    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-11F72CB-005

    Ended Jul 31 2022
    Winning Bid $72

    Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50. Grade: CBCS 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)