Here Comes Daredevil ##25
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Gene Colan
Cover Artist
Gene Colan
Publication Date
February 1967
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct/Cents Version)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Leap-Frog (Vincent Patilio). The issue also introduces Mike Murdock, the fictional 'twin brother' of Matt Murdock, created by Matt to explain his secret identity to Foggy Nelson and Karen Page. The story involves Daredevil battling the tech-enhanced Leap-Frog across New York City.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; corner blunting (top left/bottom right); significant wear along the top edge; minor creasing on the right mid-cover; possible slight tanning/yellowing of the cover edges; moderate surface scuffing/shelf wear visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.00 - $55.00; Graded (CGC 5.0): $100.00 - $130.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate based on eye appeal; CGC 6.0 copies currently trend around $150, while raw mid-grade (VG/FN) copies frequently sell for $40-$50 on auction sites.
Grading Recommendation
Not highly recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The cost of CGC grading, shipping, and handling would likely equal or exceed the total market value of the book in this specific condition range (~5.0). Value increase is minimal at this tier.
Notable Features
First appearance of Leap-Frog; First mention/appearance of Mike Murdock (the twin brother persona); Early Gene Colan art; Silver Age 12-cent price variant.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Marvel comic. Features correct 12-cent price branding for 1967, standard Marvel Comics Group header, and age-appropriate paper oxidation/wear patterns. No indicators of reproduction or restoration are visible.