Excalibur #114

Excalibur #114, published in October 1997, arrived during the final stages of the original Excalibur series, a title that began in 1988 as a distinct corner of the X-Men mythos. This issue was part of a transitional period where the team's membership was shifting and the narrative was pivoting toward the conclusion of the series' long-running plot threads. It reflects the creative efforts of writer Ben Raab and artist Dale Eaglesham, who worked to maintain the quirky, international flavor established by the book's founders while steering the characters toward their upcoming fates in other Marvel titles.

The visual direction of this era was influenced by the shifting aesthetics of late-nineties Marvel comics, moving away from the more experimental layouts of the early nineties toward a more conventional superhero house style. Dale Eaglesham’s work on this issue was generally regarded as solid and grounded, providing clarity to the complex character interactions that defined the team. While this specific issue is often viewed as a piece of the series' sunset, it remains a notable chapter for fans of the specific team lineup featuring Captain Britain, Meggan, and Pete Wisdom.