Daredevil The Man Without Fear! ##127
Marvel Comics Group • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
Bob Brown (pencils) and Klaus Janson (inks)
Cover Artist
Gil Kane (pencils) and Dan Adkins (inks)
Publication Date
November 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct/Newsstand era mixture - No UPC/Barcoded version for this era)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'The Torpedo Strikes at Dawn!' This issue features a battle between Daredevil and the Torpedo (Brock Jones). Foggy Nelson and Heather Glenn appear. The story focuses on the Torpedo mistaking Daredevil for a criminal and the ensuing conflict in a suburban setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
The book presents well through polybagging, though visible spine ticks/stress marks are present. Minor corner blunting at the top right and bottom left. Slight edge wear along the bottom. The cover appears to have good gloss but minor scuffing typical of 1970s stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (CGC 7.0 - 8.0): $55 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have recently sold between $12.00 and $22.00. Graded 9.0+ copies reach the $100+ range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping likely exceeds the market value of a 7.0 grade copy.
Notable Features
Second appearance of Torpedo (Brock Jones). Bronze Age Marvel. Features typical 25-cent cover price for 1975. No barcode (standard for this year).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Marvel Bronze Age comic. Paper stock exhibits natural aging (off-white to yellowish appearance typical of newsprint). Staple placement and ink saturation are consistent with Mid-70s Marvel production standards.