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Publishers / Marvel / Excalibur Special Edition (1987) / #[nn]
[nn]1987
$3.25; 4.25 CAD

Excalibur Special Edition #[nn]

Marvel · 1987 · on sale December 1, 1987

First appearance: Opal Luna SaturnyneFirst appearance: WidgetFirst appearance (cover): Fascination2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Excalibur Special Edition (Marvel, 1987 series)
Issue
#[nn]
Publication date
1987
Key date
December 1, 1987
On-sale date
December 1, 1987
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$3.25; 4.25 CAD
Pages
52
Barcode
7148602711975
ISBN
0-87135-337-7

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Why this issue matters

First appearance of Opal Luna Saturnyne - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of Widget - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance (cover) of Fascination - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance (cover) of Gatecrasher - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance of Yap "Bonebag" - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance (cover) of Thug - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance of Ringtoss - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance (cover) of Ferro - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance (cover) of Bodybag - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance (cover) of Joyboy - the earliest appearance on record is a cover, not an interior story.

First appearance of Waxworks - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

First appearance of China Doll - the earliest non-flashback appearance on record for this character.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Alan Davis; inks: Paul NearyBodybag First, Brian Braddock, Captain Britain, Ferro First, Gatecrasher First, Joyboy First, Meggan Braddock, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Fascination First, Shadowcat, Rachel Summers, Thug First
1The Sword is Drawncredits, title page1letters: typeset
2The Sword is Drawncomic story48script: Chris Claremont; pencils: Alan Davis; inks: Paul Neary, Mark Farmer; colors: Glynis Oliver; letters: Tom OrzechowskiAnna Marie, King Arthur, Alison Blaire, Bodybag First, Betsy Braddock, Brian Braddock, Captain Britain, China Doll First, Colossus, Cyclops, Dazzler, Ferro First, Gatecrasher First, Havok
3-illustration1pencils: Alan Davis; inks: Paul NearyWidget First, Kitty Pryde

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
NewsstandSee the GCD record for identification notes.
2nd Printingprice 3.50 USD; 4.75 CAD

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Sword Is Drawn
ISBN 978-1-302-90434-0		2017On eBay ›
Excalibur Omnibus #1
ISBN 978-1-302-92666-3		2020On eBay ›
Marvel Firsts: The 1980s #3
ISBN 978-0-7851-9004-2		2014On eBay ›

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Before you buy

  • Confirm the UPC box: a publisher mark instead of a barcode means direct edition, a barcode means newsstand.
  • Glossy covers of this era show edge chipping easily. Check black edges closely in the photos.
  • Check the staples and centerfold; heavily read anniversary and key issues loosen there first.

Series context

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Sources

  • Grand Comics Database, issue record (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Wikidata, Q129039051 (Widget), first-appearance property (CC0)

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