Daredevil #234
Marvel Comics • Daredevil Vol. 1
Writer
Mark Gruenwald
Interior Artist
Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Klaus Janson
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'Blast from the Past.' This issue features the chaotic villain Madcap, who creates mayhem in New York City with his 'fun gun.' Daredevil attempts to reel him in, though Madcap's bizarre healing factor and nihilistic outlook prove difficult to handle. Features the rare artistic collaboration of writer Mark Gruenwald and legendary artist Steve Ditko.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks, significant corner rounding and blunting, mild color breaking creases visible on the right edge, general shelf wear, and slight yellowing/aging to the cover paper. Reflections from the polybag obscure some surface details.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10; Graded 9.0+: $40 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies in average condition typically sell for $5-$8 plus shipping. Graded 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $150 range, but lower grades rarely trade above the cost of the grading service.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic appears to be in mid-grade condition (approx. 4.0 to 5.0). The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the book unless it was a pristine 9.8 specimen.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border around the cover logo. Interior art by Steve Ditko (co-creator of Spider-Man). Features an appearance by Madcap, a cult favorite character associated with Captain America and Deadpool.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with authentic 1986 Marvel copper-age production. Includes standard UPC barcode for direct market distribution. Colors and paper aging are typical for the period.