Daredevil The Man Without Fear! ##188
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Frank Miller
Interior Artist
Klaus Janson
Cover Artist
Klaus Janson
Publication Date
November 1982
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Written by Frank Miller during his legendary run. Daredevil battles Black Widow and the Hand. Stick makes an appearance as Matt Murdock loses his radar sense and must regain his focus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress/ticks that may break color, corner blunting on the bottom right, and light surface wear consistent with age. Slight curvature likely from storage in a crowded bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $45 - $75
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for $12-$18. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) can reach $150+, but mid-grades remain affordable.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth professional grading unless it is a potential 9.6 or 9.8. This copy appears to be in the 7.5-8.0 range, where grading fees often exceed the market value of the slabbed book.
Notable Features
Features Black Widow and Stick. Important late Bronze Age issue from the Frank Miller and Klaus Janson era. Direct Edition identified by the Spider-Man logo rather than a barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1982 Marvel paper stock and newsprint interiors. The 'Direct Edition' Spider-Man logo is consistent with Marvel's distribution practices for the era.