Daredevil The Man Without Fear! ##254
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This is a key issue featuring the first appearance of Mary Walker, also known as Typhoid Mary. The story 'Heart Attack' follows Daredevil as he encounters this new adversary, a woman with dissociative identity disorder and psionic powers, hired by the Kingpin to destroy Matt Murdock.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some color-breaking), minor corner blunting on the bottom right and top right, light edge wear along the top, and some surface scuffing visible in the black background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30-$50; Graded (CGC 9.8): $250-$350; Graded (CGC 7.5): $40-$60
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade recently sell for approximately $25-$45. 9.8 graded copies have seen a consistent range of $280-$340 due to the first appearance factor.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless it can attain a 9.6 or higher after a professional clean and press. At the current estimated grade of 7.5, the cost of grading may exceed the added value.
Notable Features
First appearance of Typhoid Mary. Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in the UPC box). Significant Copper Age key. Iconic John Romita Jr. art.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1988 Marvel publication. The paper stock, ink saturation (specifically the 'Marvel' red/green logo), and the Spider-Man corner box iconography are all consistent with original printings from this era.