Daredevil #No. 35
Lev Gleason Publications • Daredevil Comics (Golden Age)
Writer
Charles Biro
Interior Artist
Charles Biro, Norman Maurer
Cover Artist
Charles Biro
Publication Date
April 1946
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Golden Age Daredevil (Bart Hill) adventure where he battles underwater threats. This issue features the 'Great Hudunny Escape Artist' storyline and marks a period where the title began featuring two Daredevil stories per issue, as noted on the cover arrow.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine wear with visible stress lines and some color breaking. Corner blunting on bottom left. Noticeable yellowing/tanning of the paper stock consistent with age. Minor surface soiling and light creasing on the right-hand side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $150 - $250; Graded (CGC 4.0): $350 - $450
Recent Sales
Comparable mid-grade Golden Age Daredevil issues (non-key) generally sell between $200 and $500 depending on eye appeal. Similar copies have sold for approximately $275 in uncertified condition.
Grading Recommendation
Potential for grading if planning to sell to maximize profit, though a professional press and clean is recommended first to address surface dirt and light creasing. Estimated grade 3.5 to 4.5.
Notable Features
Bart Hill (original Daredevil) appearance. 68-page 'Giant' issue. Features the Little Wise Guys. Golden Age cover art by Charles Biro. Arrow graphic highlighting '2 Daredevil Stories' format change.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Golden Age printing. Features the standard 'PDC' (Publishers Distributing Corporation) logo and the Lev Gleason logo. Paper texture and color aging are consistent with 1940s newsprint.