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2November 1988
$1.50; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP

Excalibur #2

Marvel · November 1988 · on sale 1988-07-05

First appearance: Colin McKayFirst appearance: Vixen1 variant
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Identification plate

Series
Excalibur (Marvel, 1988 series)
Issue
#2
Publication date
November 1988
Key date
1988-11-00
On-sale date
1988-07-05
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics
Price
$1.50; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP
Pages
36
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

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

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

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Alan Davis; inks: Paul NearyBrian Braddock, Captain Britain, Meggan Braddock, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Rachel Summers, Kurt Wagner
1A Warwolf Possessedcomic story22script: Chris Claremont; pencils: Alan Davis; inks: Paul Neary; colors: Glynis Oliver; letters: Tom OrzechowskiBrian Braddock, Captain Britain, Nigel Frobisher, Colin McKay First, Meggan Braddock, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Kitty Pryde, Courtney Ross, Shadowcat, Rachel Summers, Dai Thomas, Vixen First
2Shadowcat and Lockheedillustration1pencils: Alan Davis; inks: Paul NearyLockheed, Kitty Pryde, Shadowcat

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; barcode 07148602711911

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 ›

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Series context

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Sources

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