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Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

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    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.

    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4554175013

    Ended Jul 17 2025
    Bid History 13 bids
    Winning Bid $155

    Newsstand 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: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)