Excalibur Special Edition 1 1987 1st Team App Marvel X-Men Captain Britain For Sale

Excalibur Special Edition #nn (1987, Marvel Comics) One-Shot Prestige Format [1, 2]Up for sale is the historic Excalibur Special Edition one-shot comic book, subtitled The Sword is Drawn, published by Marvel Comics in 1987. This deluxe prestige format issue serves as the direct launchpad and essential prelude to the iconic 1988 ongoing Excalibur monthly series. It is a highly celebrated piece of late-1980s X-Men history and a must-have for fans of the British and mutant corners of the Marvel Universe. [1, 2, 3]Key Comic Book Milestones Included:

• Historic First Appearance: Features the official first team appearance and origin of Excalibur, consisting of X-Men alumni Nightcrawler, Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde), and Lockheed, alongside Captain Britain (Brian Braddock) and Meggan. [1]
• Debut of Key Antagonists: Contains the first full appearances of foundational Excalibur mainstays and villains including Widget, Gatecrasher, the Technet, and the terrifying Warwolves.
• Legendary Creative Duo: Written by master X-Men scribe Chris Claremont with breathtaking, career-defining cover and interior artwork by Alan Davis and Paul Neary.

Item Specifications:

• Issue Included: Excalibur Special Edition #nn (One-Shot)
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Era: Copper Age (1987)
• Format: Deluxe prestige square-bound format, high-quality gloss paper, ad-free storytelling [1, 2]

Condition & Preservation Note:
This raw copy comes individually stored in a protective comic bag and rigid backing board. The book has been kept flat in a clean, smoke-free collector environment. The square-bound spine is strong, the cover colors remain bright and glossy, and all interior pages are clean and securely attached to the binding. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition of the copy you will receive.Shipping & Handling:
We pack comics like collectors because we are collectors! Your comic book will be safely bundled, placed securely between thick protective cardboard flats, and shipped inside a rigid mailing container to ensure it arrives at your home in the exact same condition it leaves ours. We ship promptly and provide tracking information as soon as the package is dispatched.If you have any questions or would like to request specific close-up photos of the corners or spine, please send us a message before buying. Thank you for looking!