DAREDEVIL #no. 51
Lev Gleason Publications • Daredevil Comics
Writer
Charles Biro
Interior Artist
Charles Biro
Cover Artist
Charles Biro
Publication Date
November 1948
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the Golden Age Daredevil (Bart Hill), who is conceptually distinct from the later Marvel character. Includes 'The Soap Box Derby' story and multiple supporting features including 'The Little Wise Guys'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine roll and heavy spine ticking along the left edge. Significant color-breaking vertical crease near the top right title header. Corner blunting and minor rounding on all four corners. Slight surface soiling and yellowing consistent with age. Possible small tear on the bottom left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $50 - $100 | Graded (CGC 3.0): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-lower grade copies of golden age Daredevil issues (non-keys) typically fluctuate between $40 to $150 depending on eye appeal and completeness. Similar Lev Gleason era issues in 3.0 condition have sold for approximately $115 in recent auction cycles.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is recommended primarily for preservation rather than significant financial gain. While a golden age book is always collectible, this is a non-key issue in lower-mid grade; the cost of grading may represent a large percentage of its value. Professional pressing could improve the visible top crease.
Notable Features
Lev Gleason 'Comic House' era title. Features the Little Wise Guys. Golden Age superhero aesthetic before the publisher shifted focus toward crime comics. Includes the 'PDC' logo in the top left corner.
Authentication Notes
Matches verified print characteristics for late 1940s Lev Gleason publications. Paper aging and ink absorption into the newsprint appear period-appropriate. Staple placement and 'PDC' distributor mark are consistent with known originals.