Excalibur #113

Excalibur #113, published by Marvel Comics in September 1997, arrived during the twilight years of the original series. At this stage in the publication history, the team was undergoing significant shifts in roster and tone as the title navigated the post-Age of Apocalypse Marvel Universe. This specific issue is part of the final stretch of the series before its cancellation at issue #125, reflecting a period where creative teams often leaned into tighter, character-focused narratives amidst the broader restructuring of the X-Men franchise.

The issue was written by Ben Raab with interior art by Dale Eaglesham. Eaglesham’s style during this run was noted for a clean, traditional aesthetic that provided a grounded visual anchor for a team that had long been associated with the more surreal, whimsical sensibilities of original creators Chris Claremont and Alan Davis. It was received by readers of the era as a standard installment in a veteran book, valued more by dedicated completionists of the Excalibur mythos than by those seeking the experimental departures that defined the title's early years.