Daredevil: The Man Without Fear! ##137
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr. and Gil Kane
Publication Date
September 1976
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Whitman variant/UK Price variants exist, but this is the standard 30c US Newsstand/Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Daredevil battling the Jester. The Jester traps Daredevil in a deadly 'Murder Maze.' This issue is part of the Bronze Age run and focuses on the theatrical villainy of Jonathan Powers (The Jester) attempting to frame Daredevil for murder.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visual inspection through poly-bag reveals significant spine stress with multiple color-breaking ticks; heavy color-breaking vertical crease/fold running down the right-hand side of the cover; blunting on all four corners; minor surface scuffing and noticeable edge wear on the bottom edge; possible tanning of the interior pages based on the age and exposure.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 4.0): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.6+) sell for over $150. Lower mid-grade copies like this one consistently sell in the $10-$15 range in raw comic bins or online auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading plus shipping would exceed the market value of the book in this condition. This is a "reader copy" or filler for a run.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode (Newsstand); 30-cent price point; Jester appearance; interior art by legendary Marvel artist John Buscema.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic. The dot-matrix printing style, age-appropriate paper oxidation, and 1976 Marvel trade dress/corner box are consistent with original production from the period.