Daredevil and the Black Widow ##96
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Steve Gerber
Interior Artist
Bob Brown and Don Heck
Cover Artist
Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia
Publication Date
February 1973
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (20 cent price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features the story 'The Argonauts of Doom!' starring Daredevil and Black Widow. They face a legion of monsters and the Men-Fish. The story continues Daredevil and Black Widow's partnership and resident status in San Francisco.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge. Visible heavy creasing and corner blunting on the bottom right and top right corners. General surface wear, potential minor staining/soiling, and moderate edge wear. The comic appears to have been handled frequently.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 4.0): $40 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent sales of raw copies in mid-to-low grade average approximately $18. Graded copies at 9.0+ can exceed $100, but lower grades remain modest.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The cost of grading (approx. $25-$40) plus shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 copy. It is better kept as a raw reader copy or gap-filler.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Daredevil title; includes a cameo by the Avengers (in a flashback); part of the well-regarded Steve Gerber run. Features the Legion of the Lost. No UPC barcode (typical for this era's center-positioned price circle).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age Marvel comic. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related yellowing. Staple placement is correct for early 70s Marvel production. Ink density and registration on the title logo 'Daredevil' and 'Black Widow' match known 1973 printings.