DAREDEVIL ##238
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Arthur Adams
Publication Date
January 1987
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spiderman face in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Tie-in to the 'Mutant Massacre' storyline. Daredevil protects a group of survivors in the tunnels and faces off against Sabretooth in a brutal encounter. Key appearance of Sabretooth outside of X-Men titles.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks (ticks) visible along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom left corner, and minor surface wear. The white areas show slight aging but no significant foxing or staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $15; Graded (9.8): $100 - $140
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition have recently sold between $8 and $18 on platforms like eBay. Graded 9.8 copies typically settle in the $125 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a 9.8 is guaranteed. The grading fee would exceed the current market value of a raw mid-to-high grade copy.
Notable Features
Mutant Massacre tie-in; iconic cover by Arthur Adams; early appearance of Sabretooth in the Daredevil series; Marvel 25th Anniversary border.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel stock; correct 75-cent price point and direct edition Spiderman UPC graphic; appropriate paper tanning for the era.