Daredevil ##197
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Denny O'Neil
Interior Artist
William Johnson
Cover Artist
Klaus Janson
Publication Date
August 1983
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Bullseye returns. Following the death of Elektra, Bullseye is released from the hospital and seeks revenge on Daredevil. He takes a hostage to lure Matt Murdock into a trap in a Japanese-themed setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear visible including a significant vertical crease along the left side, multiple color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks), corner blunting on all four corners, and noticeable surface abrasions. The bottom right corner has a distinct fold/crease.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (4.0): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for approximately $125-$150. Lower-grade raw copies similar to this typically sell for $5 or as part of bulk lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading (approx. $30-$50) significantly exceeds the market value of the book in its current condition (Estimated 4.0).
Notable Features
First appearance of Yuriko Oyama (who later becomes Lady Deathstrike). Iconic Bullseye cover. Direct Edition (indicated by the lack of a barcode slash).
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1983 original. The paper stock shows age-appropriate oxidation (tanning) on the edges. The dot-matrix printing pattern is consistent with early 80s Marvel production.