Daredevil The Man Without Fear! ##119
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Tony Isabella
Interior Artist
Bob Brown
Cover Artist
Gil Kane
Publication Date
March 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Chaos Is the Crusher! Features Daredevil battling The Crusher. Black Widow co-stars in this issue. The story involves the Crusher seeking revenge on Daredevil for his previous defeat, leading to a high-stakes brawl in a construction site.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; light blunting at the top right and bottom left corners; minor edge wear along the top; slight yellowing of white areas indicative of age-related tanning; cover remains flat with good color saturation.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded (CGC 7.0): $60.00 - $85.00
Recent Sales
Recent 7.0 sales average $25-$40 raw; 9.0+ copies reach $150+ frequently depending on market demand for mid-70s Bronze Age fillers.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection preservation. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would likely exceed the immediate market value increase for this grade level. A professional press and clean could potentially bump this to a 7.5 or 8.0.
Notable Features
Bronze Age Marvel; co-starring Black Widow; Gil Kane cover art; features the 'Crusher' (Juan Cortes).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Marvel stock; correct 25-cent price point for 1975; characteristic paper aging and staple placement consistent with production standards of the era.