Captain Britain Before Excalibur. TPB. 1988. Marvel
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Captain Britain Before Excalibur. TPB. 1988. Marvel. Title: Captain Britain: Before Excalibur. Collects the definitive bridging material connecting Captain Britain's early UK adventures directly to the launch of the classic 1988 Excalibur series. Format: Trade Paperback (TPB) Graphic Novel. Dive into the classic Copper Age stories that set the stage for Marvel's legendary mutant team, Excalibur. This vintage 1988 trade paperback collects the rare, essential UK adventures of Brian Braddock, featuring the breathtaking artwork of fan-favorite creator Alan Davis and compelling scripts by Jamie Delano. Perfect for fans of the X-Men universe, classic British comics, and high-stakes superhero adventure. Issue Description Title: Captain Britain: Before Excalibur Format: Trade Paperback (TPB) Graphic Novel Publisher: Marvel Comics / Marvel UK Publication Year: 1988 (First Printing) Creators: Written by Jamie Delano and Alan Davis; Pencils and Inks by Alan Davis; Additional Art by Mike Collins; Introduction by Chris Claremont. Pages: 196 pages Keys Collects the definitive bridging material connecting Captain Britain's early UK adventures directly to the launch of the classic 1988 Excalibur series. Features early, definitive character development for Brian Braddock (Captain Britain) and Meggan before they joined forces with Nightcrawler and Kitty Pryde. Key appearances by Betsy Braddock (before her full transformation into the X-Man Psylocke), Saturnyne, the Crazy Gang, Gatecrasher, and the Technet. Events The definitive transition of Captain Britain from an isolated UK hero into a core pillar of the broader Marvel mutant and multiversal landscape. Milestones A historic, early showcase of master artist Alan Davis pulling double duty on story and art, solidifying his status as the definitive modern Captain Britain artist. Features a rare, insightful historical introduction written by legendary X-Men architect Chris Claremont. Brief Condition Summary This vintage trade paperback is in clean, highly presentable condition with sharp colors and a completely intact spine. The covers show minor surface gloss wear and light shelf wear along the edges and corners from storage. The interior pages are clean, crisp, and firmly bound, free of writing, cutouts, or missing text. Please examine the high-resolution photos provided to view the exact spine alignment, edges, and cover gloss. Ships quickly and securely Packaged with care using sturdy, crush-resistant materials to ensure safe transit to your collection. Tracked shipping is updated immediately upon dispatch. Not graded by a professional. See photos Please note that this book has not been officially graded by a professional third-party service like CGC or CBCS. All condition descriptions are subjective assessments. Utilize the extensive close-up photos provided to judge the condition for yourself before purchasing.
