comicbooks.com
covers · key issues · value · buy
HomeExcalibur › #8
Excalibur#8
Cover: Ron Lim & Joe Rubinstein

Excalibur #8

May 1989 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Excalibur's New York Adventure”

In "Excalibur's New York Adventure," the team lands in Manhattan with a mix of missions and personal stakes: Kitty reconnects with the New Mutants only to discover Illyana has returned to her child form, while Kurt commandeers the old X-Men’s Blackbird for Excalibur’s needs. Meanwhile, Meggan enjoys a night out, and Cap Britain struggles to keep up as his powers begin to waver—just as the city’s chaos begins to mirror the team’s growing tensions. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Ron Lim, with inks by Josef Rubinstein, colors by John A. Wilcox, and letters by Orzechowski and Más, the cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein captures the team’s restless energy in a bustling urban landscape.

Was this helpful and accurate?
writer Chris Claremont · artist Ron Lim · inker Josef Rubinstein · colorist John A. Wilcox · letterer Orzechowski · letterer Más · cover Ron Lim, Joe Rubinstein

Buy it now demo

MyComicShopShop ▸
Amazon (reprints)Shop ▸

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Cast · 31 characters

Full credits

artist Ron Lim
letterer Orzechowski
letterer Más
cover pencils Ron Lim
cover inks Joe Rubinstein

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

While in New York--Kitty reunites with the New Mutants and finds Illyana has reverted back to childhood. Kurt steals the old X-Men's Blackbird for Excalibur's use. Meggan goes out on the town and Cap Britain tries to find her as his powers start to fail.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).