Daredevil: The Man Without Fear! ##43
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Gene Colan
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott
Publication Date
August 1968
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct (12-cent price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a classic battle between Daredevil and Captain America. The plot involves a misunderstanding fueled by Radium-induced insanity affecting Matt Murdock, leading to a confrontation with Steve Rogers (Captain America). Boxing ring setting.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and horizontal ticks; wear along the spine edge; minor color-breaking creases; moderate corner blunting (particularly bottom left); slight tanning of the paper edges visible through the slab/poly bag; minor surface scuffing in the black ink areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $90; Graded (6.0): $120 - $160; Graded (7.0+): $200+
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $55 and $85. 6.0 CGC copies have recently sold in the $130 range, while 8.0 copies fetch closer to $300.
Grading Recommendation
Borderline. While it is a silver-age key featuring Captain America, a grade of 6.0 may not significantly increase value over the cost of grading and shipping. A 'Press and Clean' might boost it to a 6.5 or 7.0, making it more viable for professional grading.
Notable Features
Guest-starring Captain America; iconic Jack Kirby cover; silver age 12-cent cover price; 'You-Know-Who' teaser on cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age Marvel. Displays period-correct 'Marvel Comics Group' box, 'IND' distribution mark, and Comics Code Authority seal. The paper grain and ink oxidation are consistent with late 1960s production.