Daredevil: The Man Without Fear ##3
Marvel Comics • Daredevil: The Man Without Fear Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Miller
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr.
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson
Publication Date
December 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue continues the acclaimed prestige-format miniseries exploring the definitive origin of Daredevil, detailing Matt Murdock's early training with Stick, his evolving relationship with Elektra, and his first bloody encounters with the criminal underworld of Hell's Kitchen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
The book is bagged and boarded, appearing exceptionally clean with sharp corners, good gloss, and flat cover. Very minor spine stress or minor corner blunting could possibly exist upon closer inspection out of the bag, but overall presents extremely well.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $15 - $30. Graded (CGC 9.8) value: $80 - $120.
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically range between $10 and $25 depending on platform and buyer demand, while high-grade CGC 9.8 copies fetch around $90 to $110.
Grading Recommendation
Unless submitting as part of a complete matched set of the miniseries or getting a guaranteed 9.8 after a press, professional grading may not yield a significant financial return over raw value due to grading and shipping fees outweighing the bump from raw to a 9.2 or 9.4.
Notable Features
Part of the iconic Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. miniseries that redefined Daredevil's origin for modern readers and heavily influenced the Netflix television series adaptation.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic with correct Marvel logo box, standard 1993 square-bound or prestige format styling, correct priceing ($2.95 US / $3.75 CAN), proper color separation, ink density, and typography matching known authentic copies.