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Creation & Design

Excalibur was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee as a spin-off from the X-Men series, focusing on a team of mutants based in the UK.

Early Years

The team was formed to protect the UK and deal with threats that the X-Men could not, often involving mystical elements and British folklore.

Character Development

Over the years, Excalibur has evolved from a quirky team of mutants into a serious force dealing with both magical and mutant threats, showcasing the growth of its members and their relationships.

Cultural Reception

Excalibur has been well-received for its unique blend of British culture and superhero themes, often praised for its character development and storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Excalibur
First Appearance:
Marvel Age #60
Aliases:
Captain Britain, Meggan, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, Captain Britain Corps, MI-13
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Magic
Equipment:
Excalibur Sword, Captain Britain's Armor
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Marvel Age #60
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Marvel Age #60
 
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1st cover appearance of Excalibur

Excalibur Special Edition #1
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Excalibur Special Edition #1
 
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1st team appearance of Excalibur: Captain Britain, Meggan, Rachel Summers as Phoenix, Kitty Pryde, Lockheed, Nightcrawler

Back cover appearance of Widget who is later introduced in Excalibur #1 Note: there are two first print versions: the version pictured here is more scarce and doesn't display a price on the cover. The other shows a price of $3.25

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Excalibur #1
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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Excalibur #1
 
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First ongoing Excalibur title

1st appearance of Widget

Excalibur #125
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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Final issue

Marriage of Captain Britain and Meggan

Excalibur #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Excalibur #1
 
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1st team appearance of a new Excalibur team: Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock), Jubilee, Gambit, Rogue, Rictor, Apocalypse

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