Daredevil ##234
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Ann Nocenti
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Cover Artist
Brendan Wright
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'The Menace Of... Madcap'. Daredevil encounters the chaotic villain Madcap in New York City. The story explores themes of sanity and randomness as Daredevil tries to neutralize Madcap's reality-warping and mind-altering abilities.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy visible wear including severe moisture damage/staining on the left-center cover (near 'HA HA'), spine stress lines, blunted corners, and some potential foxing or surface dirt typical for a raw copy. Heavy creases visible on the lower right corner area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 4.0): $20 - $30
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (NM 9.4+) sell for $40-$60; low-to-mid grade reader copies typically sell for under $10 in bulk lots or bargain bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current estimated grade (4.0-5.0) would result in a market value lower than the cost of the grading fees and shipping.
Notable Features
Includes a 'Give the Gift of Literacy' public service announcement in the UPC box area. Notable for the stylized artwork of Barry Windsor-Smith.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s newsprint stock. Standard 75-cent cover price and Marvel logo placement consistent with September 1986 direct market distribution.