Daredevil ##5
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 2 (Marvel Knights)
Writer
Kevin Smith
Interior Artist
Joe Quesada
Cover Artist
Joe Quesada
Publication Date
March 1999
Cover Variant
Regular cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Guardian Devil' story arc written by filmmaker Kevin Smith. Daredevil is protecting a baby that may be either the Messiah or the Antichrist. This issue features a confrontation with Doctor Strange.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting on the top left and bottom right. Slight spine stress with minor color-breaking ticks along the left edge. A minor smudge/stain is visible on the center-left white area of the target graphic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80; Current Condition (9.0): ~$15
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $5 and $12 on platforms like eBay. Sold 9.8 graded copies have leveled off around $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading exceeds the value increase for an estimated 9.0 copy. Pressing might improve the grade slightly but wouldn't justify the investment for this specific mid-run issue.
Notable Features
This issue is part of the revitalization of Daredevil under the Marvel Knights imprint, which helped save Marvel from bankruptcy in the late 90s. Features the 'Direct Edition' UPC barcode and credit to the Smith/Quesada/Palmiotti creative team.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic copy from 1999 based on the paper stock gloss, staple placement, and standard 1990s-era Marvel coloring. No signs of counterfeit or reproduction are visible.