Daredevil The Man Without Fear! ##135
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1

Writer
Marv Wolfman
Interior Artist
John Tartaglione
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Dan Adkins
Publication Date
July 1976
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Daredevil encounters the Jester. The story involves the Jester framing Daredevil for murder after faking his own death. Includes appearances by Foggy Nelson and Heather Glenn.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, orange price sticker on front cover (significant detraction), minor corner blunting, and slight color fading on the yellow background elements.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $18.00; Graded: $45.00 - $60.00 (though price sticker reduces appeal to collectors).
Recent Sales
Comparable F/VF newsstand copies have sold between $12 and $22 on platforms like eBay. High-grade (9.6+) copies sell for over $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The orange price sticker is on the cover itself rather than the bag; if it cannot be removed without damage, it significantly limits the grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the Jester. This is a newsstand edition with a UPC barcode (35 cent variants exist for this year, but this is the standard 25 cent edition).
Authentication Notes
Authentic bronze age Marvel publication. Period-accurate corner UPC barcode placement and 'Still Only 25c' price blurb. No evidence of reproduction.