Excalibur was one of the most under rated of the X-Men Books. The Original Alan Davis run was a continuation of the Captain Britain Marvel UK line. This was not seen over here until a trade decades later. I was able to collect the UK copies from my Local Comics & Comix at K Street in Sacramento. The shop is now a liquor store but still have the giant comic heroes and villains mural by Tim Vigil in the back if you look.
Back to Excalibur for a moment– this series is beyond the pale with excitement and fun and its finally got its due with this box set except the X-Men logo on the front. This was done so mom and dad know its X-Men related and buy it off the shelf– too many people would see the words Excalibur and go “Excalibur? What is that?” We have a couple of Nightcrawler choices out there so a Rachel Summers figure is next on the list to complete this dream team.
Official product description via Hasbro:
Using his super strength, flying ability and courage, Captain Britain fights for justice throughout the world and in other dimensions as well. Meggan is a mystical mutant metamorph, able to change her shape at will. Shadowcat possesses the mutant ability to “phase” her molecules, letting her pass through walls, walk on air, and allowing things she touches to do the same.
With over 80 years of entertainment history, Marvel has become a cornerstone of fan collections around the world. With the Marvel Legends Series, fan favorite Marvel characters are designed with premium detail and articulation for posing and display in collections. From figures to vehicles to premium roleplay items, the Marvel Legends Series offers elite character-inspired products for Marvel fans and collectors. Additional figures each sold separately. Subject to availability.
Includes: 3 figures and 9 accessories.
- Includes founding Excalibur members Captain Britain, Marvel’s Meggan, and Marvel’s Shadowcat
- Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this 6-inch scale multipack of figures, inspired by the character from Marvel entertainment
- This multipack of figures features premium design, detail, and articulation for posing and display in a Marvel collection
- This quality 6-inch Legends Series figure multipack features multiple points of articulation and is a great addition to any action figure collection
Available – January 2023
Retail – $66.99
Captain Britain Omnibus Hardcover
Follow the United Kingdom’s greatest champion from the streets of London to the mystic realm of Otherworld! Brian Braddock, hand-picked for greatness by the sorcerer Merlyn, has made the fateful choice between the sword of might and the amulet of right — and become a hero! Now, thrill to a complete collection of Captain Britain’s iconic UK adventures — from questing alongside the Black Knight, to battling Jim Jaspers and the Fury to prevent Earth from becoming a crooked world! But when Brian suffers a crisis of faith, will his sister Betsy inherit the mantle? Featuring the Special Executive, the Warpies, the Captain Britain Corps, Meggan and more!
COLLECTING: Material from Captain Britain (1976) 1-39; Super Spider-Man & Captain Britain (1977) 231-247; Hulk Comic (1979) 1, 3-46; Incredible Hulk Weekly (1980) 47-55, 57-63; Marvel Super-Heroes (1972) 377-388; Daredevils (1983) 1-11; Mighty World of Marvel (1983) 7-16; Captain Britain (1985) 1-14; Marvel Tales (1964) 131-133; Marvel Team-Up (1972) 65-66; New Mutants Annual (1984) 2; X-Men Annual (1970) 11
Excalibur Vol. 1 Omnibus (Excalibur Omnibus)
Chris Claremont and Alan Davis’ 1980s classic EXCALIBUR gets the Omnibus treatment! The sword is drawn as Captain Britain and his metamorphic paramour Meggan band together with former X-Men Nightcrawler, Shadowcat and Rachel “Phoenix” Summers – plus Lockheed the dragon and the mysterious Widget! From their lighthouse base, Excalibur fi ghts to uphold Xavier’s dream, UK style -tackling the ruthless Technet, the ferocious Warwolves, the bizarre Crazy Gang and more! But when the Cross-Time Caper sweeps Excalibur across the Marvel Multiverse, it will take a miracle to fi nd their way home! It’s cosmic adventure with a comedic twist in a beloved X-book like no other!
COLLECTING: EXCALIBUR SPECIAL EDITION (1988) 1, EXCALIBUR (1988) 1-34, EXCALIBUR: MOJO MAYHEM (1989) 1, QUASAR (1989) 11, THOR (1966) 427-429, MATERIAL FROM MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS (1988) 31-38
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