Set Description:
Growing up, Daredevil was always my favorite comic book character. I grew up in the late 80's and 90's and it seemed that Spider-man, Wolverine and the X-Men were getting all of the love. But DD was always #1 in my book. I would love to eventually work on the Daredevil #1 - #157 set, but first and foremost for me was Frank Miller's First Run. Ol' Hornhead went from a bi-monthly book to a top tier character in the Marvel Universe due to Miller and Klaus Janson's incredible work.
Piecing this set together has been a lot of fun! It's been a treasure hunt and when a book pops up that I needed, it fills you with this sense of joy you had when you were a kid. All White Pages. All 9.8 except two 9.6's. I'm hoping to upgrade a few issues in my collection and would love to add some more pedigree issues as I already have six Western Penn's in the set.
Additionally, I'm trying to incorporate various facts and tidbits of trivia and art into my set. I'll update the Census information often and add things here and there just to make it fun. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to PM me. I hope you enjoy looking at my set. |
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Daredevil 158 |
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Daredevil 158 |
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Date Acquired: 06/16/14
eBay
The legendary run begins...
Daredevil #158
[This book was released the month I was born]
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: May 1979
On Sale Date: January 30, 1979
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Allen Milgrom
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Josef Rubinstein
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: George Roussos
"A Grave Mistake"
Matt is being kidnapped by the Unholy Three. The Black Widow tries to stop them, but only manages to take down Bird-Man while the other two escape with Matt. Matt is taken to a cemetery where he his delivered to Deathstalker who then kills Cat-Man and Gorilla-Man. Deathstalker reveals that he was once the Exterminator and how he escaped the displaced time line Daredevil trapped him in. Daredevil and Deathstalker then clash. At the height of battle, however,Deathstalker miscalculated his attack and re-materialized in this dimension too soon, solidifying while passing through a tombstone. As a result, he was immediately killed.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 91 // SS - 8
9.6 - 178 // SS - 4
9.4 - 246 // SS - 6
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=158&year=1979&issuedate=5%2F79
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Daredevil 159 |
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Daredevil 159 |
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CGC |
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1134455004
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 07/24/13
ComicLink Auction Win!
Daredevil #159
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: July 1979
On Sale Date: April 3, 1979
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Allen Milgrom
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Marked for Murder!"
Small-time mobster Eric Slaughter is contracted to kill Daredevil for $500,000 by a man identified as "Mr. Pondexter". Slaughter agrees to the contract and the next day, sends some of his thugs to Murdock and Nelson's Storefront. They want them to deliver a message to Daredevil, since he has an arrangement with them. Daredevil is to meet Mr. Slaughter tonight at midnight on pier 42 otherwise they will be back.
To avoid any further threats against his partner, Daredevil complies with the mobster's wishes. Daredevil knows this is a trap and scans the area upon arrival, finding all the hidden assassins. He then attacks them all, attempting to learn who has put the contract out on him. One by one he knocks each of Slaughter's henchmen out when they refuse to provide the information he wants.
Before Daredevil can interrogate the last criminal, he is killed by Pondexter aka Bullseye before he can identify him. Bullseye hired Slaughter knowing that he couldn't kill Daredevil; his goal was to film Daredevil so that his movements can be recorded and studied later. He plans to use this as part of his revenge campaign.
At the end of this story is a one page feature entitled "Daredevil's Billy Club". It provides information on the crimefighter's notorious weapon. For the first time, more emphasis is given on the abililty of Daredevil to use his weapon as a projectile.
Featuring the return of the criminal "Turk" in this issue. He will be a recurring character and annoying nemesis of Daredevil for years to come. Issue #69 is his first appearance? See the top panel at the right.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 45 // SS - 2
9.6 - 73 // SS - 1
9.4 - 63 // SS - 1
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=159&year=1979&issuedate=7%2F79
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Daredevil 160 |
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Daredevil 160 Universal |
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0917849019
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 07/24/13
Heritage Auction Win!
Daredevil #160
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: September 1979
On Sale Date: June 5, 1979
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Allen Milgrom
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"In the Hands of Bullseye"
The Black Widow returns to her penthouse in the early morning where Bullseye is waiting for her. He announces to her that he plans to use her as bait to lure Daredevil into a trap. She tries to fight him off, but is eventually knocked out. Bullseye leaves a picture of Natasha pinned to the wall with a dagger.
Later that morning, Matt, Foggy, and Becky take Heather to the cemetery to visit the grave site of her father. She was brought here under duress and does not appreciate having an audience for such a private moment. She and Matt get into an argument over Matt's alleged involvement with her father's death and his general role as Daredevil and storms off. Foggy suggests that he and Becky give Matt some time to himself.
Matt returns to his brownstone wishing he could talk to someone about the toll that his dual identify takes on him. He then realizes there is someone . Natasha. He changes to Daredevil and leaves for Natasha's penthouse. When he arrives, he finds Bullseye's "message".
Daredevil stops by the Daily Bugle and talks to Ben Urich about Bullseye's history. Urich explains that he was taken to Bellevue for psychiatric observation until four days ago. He killed his psychiatrist and took a nurse hostage to escape.
Daredevil's next stop is Josie's Bar & Grill. He begins asking about Bullseye and becomes involved in a bar fight. After the fight he finds Turk, a member of Slaughter's gang (last issue), and instructs him to find Bullseye and tell him that he (Daredevil) is coming for him.
** Is that Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson walking down the street as Matt wishes he could be like? **
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 57 // SS - 2
9.6 - 91 // SS - 2
9.4 - 62
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=160&year=1979&issuedate=9%2F79
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Daredevil 161 |
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Daredevil 161 |
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1134455005
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 03/08/13
Ebay: thevision8
Daredevil #161
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: November 1979
On Sale Date: August 7, 1979
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Allen Milgrom
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Diana Albers
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"To Dare the Devil"
A terrified Turk returns to Mr. Slaughter, asking for help against Daredevil. Slaughter correctly guesses that Daredevil has only set Turk free to follow him to Coney Island, which is closed for the season. When Daredevil appears, Slaughter orders his men to attack, but they are quickly defeated.
Daredevil continues through the park trying to find the Black Widow. His hypersenses detect someone tied to the tracks of the "Cyclone" roller coaster and makes his way there. He quickly discovers that Bullseye has snipers placed nearby. They fire on him while he makes his way to the roller coaster which is coming closer and closer to its target. At the last moment, Daredevil ignores the figure tied to the tracks, who is subsequently struck by the roller coaster. As it hits the ground, the individual hit by the coaster was a mannequin made to resemble the Black Widow. In the parks' arcade, Bullseye is amazed that Daredevil saw through his ruse.
Elsewhere Ben Urich pays a visit to Fogwell's Gym in his personal quest to uncover Daredevil's identity. This gym was home to Jack Murdock prior to his death. Urich's interview with the janitor "K.O." confirms that Jack Murdock was killed by "The Fixer" when he wouldn't throw a fight. He receives a significant piece of information: Matt had the ironic nickname "Daredevil" as a child.
Back at Coney Island, the Black Widow escapes her confinement as is prepared to fight Bullseye again in order to escape. She is not required to, as Daredevil arrives and attacks Bullseye without reserve. Through Daredevil's relentless attack and his inability to stop him, Bullseye suffers a mild nervous breakdown.
Daredevil and the Widow leave with Bullseye's wrists bound and turn him over to the police.
Census: Updated 08/10/13
9.8 - 49 // 9.8 SS - 1
9.6 - 59 // 9.6 SS - 1
9.4 - 65
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&issue=161&publisher=Marvel+Comics&year=1979&issuedate=11%2F79
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Daredevil 163 |
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Daredevil 163 |
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| Cert #: |
1031287009
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 02/24/13
CGC Boards: namsigr
Daredevil #163
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: March 1980
On Sale Date: December 4, 1979
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Josef Rubinstein
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Josef Rubinstein
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Blind Alley"
While attending a party, Daredevil detects that the Hulk is loose in New York City. In his civilian attire, Matthew Murdock leaves his friends and approaches the Hulk. Matt coaxes the Hulk into turning into his human alter ego Bruce Banner.
Matt takes Bruce into his home and lets him rest. Later Banner goes on his way to leave the city thanking Matt Murdock for his help. Unfortunately a chaotic and crowded subway agitates Banner enough to transform back into the Hulk. Again, Daredevil confronts him only to be beaten and slapped away by the Jade Giant. Badly beaten, Daredevil realizes that he has done his part to stop the Hulk's rampage and should stop, but thinks to himself that he knows he can do more and that he would always know that he could have done more. To save the city, Daredevil tracks down and confronts the Hulk again. This time Daredevil collapses from his beating. Rather than killing Daredevil, a confused Hulk leaps out of the city. Daredevil lays motionless as our story ends.
Elsewhere Ben Urich has compiled enough information to prove his theory: Matt Murdock is Daredevil.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 16 // SS - 3
9.6 - 50 // SS - 1
9.4 - 48
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=163&year=1980&issuedate=3%2F80
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Daredevil 164 |
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Daredevil 164 |
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| Cert #: |
0918282003
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Owner Comments
*WESTERN PENN PEDIGREE*
Date Acquired: 01/18/13
WorldWide Comics
Daredevil #164
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: May 1980
On Sale Date: February 5, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Wally Wood
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Exposé"
The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Power Man & Iron Fist stop by to visit Daredevil while he's in the ICU to offer their assistance if she needs it. Eventually Daredevil is removed from the critical list and moved to another room.
Once Daredevil has recovered, Ben Urich pays him a visit. He tells Daredevil of the evidence he has compiled that indicates that he's Matt Murdock. Reluctant to admit it at first, he eventually confesses when he is shown a picture of his father Jack Murdock. Matt recounts his childhood, the accident which gave him his powers, the later death of his father at the hands of the Fixer, and why he became and continues to be Daredevil. After recounting his story, Matt tells Ben that if he publishes his story, he can no longer be Daredevil. After some reflection, Ben burns his papers. Matt Murdock's secret identity will remain so.
Census: Updated 10/14/13
9.8 - 42
9.6 - 61
9.4 - 44
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&issue=164&publisher=Marvel+Comics&year=1980&issuedate=5%2F80
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Daredevil 165 |
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Daredevil 165 Modern |
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0761819002
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 02/24/13
CGC Boards: namsigr
Daredevil #165
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: July 1980
On Sale Date: April 1, 1980
Cover Price: $0.40
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Bob Sharen
"Arms of the Octopus"
Following up on a tip from one of his informants, Daredevil makes a stop at Josie's bar. He confirms that a shipment of adamantium has been stolen from Pittsburgh and is being smuggled into New York - to Glenn Industries. He stops by their midtown offices where a late-night board meeting is being conducted by Mr. Tubbs.
Tubbs indicates to the other board members that they are nearly bankrupt, but has an anonymous client that will help them remain in business for the time being. Heather Glenn arrives, demanding to know why she was not informed of this meeting. Tubbs tries to downplay it, but is challenged by the timely arrival of Daredevil. He tries to warn Heather that she's being used, but Heather still blames him for her father's death and has a minor breakdown. Daredevil has little choice but to leave.
The next morning a much calmer Heather reviews her companies' records and discovers Matt was right. Before she can do anything about it, she is kidnapped. While performing independent research on the same problem, Matt receives a call indicating that Heather is missing. When Black Widow offers to help him, he refuses. When she asks why, he won't answer. She quickly understands that he's still in love with Heather. Daredevil makes his way to the New Jersey wharf where he discovers three things: the shipment of adamantium, a small gang intent on stealing the shipment, and Dr. Octopus. Ock informs them that the shipment is his and renders the gang unconscious. He then holds Daredevil underwater for several minutes, until he is presumed dead, and releases him. Daredevil is quickly found by the police and pulled out of the river. Despite his near-death experience, Daredevil begins his search for Octopus. Octopus has made his way to Glenn Industries' R & D facility in Sutton, New Jersey. His arrangement with Tubbs involves using their resources to create a set of adamantium arms. He explains to his audience how he cheated death during his last encounter with Spider-Man. Afterwards he realized that it was time to build a stronger set of arms and set out to do so.
At this point Daredevil arrives and attacks Dr. Octopus directly, ultimately defeating him. His mechanical arms carry him away as Daredevil frees Heather. Once Octopus leaves, they admit that they still have feelings for each other. Neither are aware that they are being watched by the Black Widow, who secretly followed Matt. She realizes that there is no place for her in Matt's life and returns to Russia.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 18 // SS - 1
9.6 - 35
9.4 - 28
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=165&year=1980&issuedate=7%2F80
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Daredevil 166 |
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Daredevil 166 |
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| Cert #: |
0990882001
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 07/26/13
CGC Boards: Bleuhawaii
Daredevil #166
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: September 1980
On Sale Date: June 3, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer: Roger McKenzie
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Till Death Do Us Part!"
Matt and Heather prepare for Foggy's wedding later in the day. Naturally Matt is the best man. As they greet Foggy's family (in from Akron, OH) Matt has to fight off the advances of Foggy's sister Candace.
Melvin Potter aka Gladiator holds his social worker Betsy Beatty and some underprivileged children hostage at the Dibney Museum. Potter has confused Betsy's compassionate treatment of him for feelings of love. He wants her to admit that she does love him.
He allows one of the children to leave to pass along a message to the police: send a hero for him to fight or he'll kill the children one-by-one. As one can imagine, this quickly makes the news. Matt learns of this just prior to the ceremony. Despite the time constraint placed on him by the wedding, he has little choice but to suit up and confront Gladiator.
Daredevil arrives and battles the Gladiator throughout the museum. His appearance distracts the Gladiator, allowing the children to escape. He is ultimately defeated and taken away by the police.
Matt return to the church in time to witness Foggy's wedding to Debbie.
This issue features a new cover picture logo designed by Frank Miller.
After years of murder and mayhem, in this issue readers finally learn that the Gladiator's name is Melvin Potter.
Census: Updated 10/14/13
9.8 - 28
9.6 - 53
9.4 - 28
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&issue=166&publisher=Marvel+Comics&year=1980&issuedate=9%2F80
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Daredevil 167 |
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Daredevil 167 |
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0918283001
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 02/24/13
CGC Boards: namsigr
Daredevil #167
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: November 1980
On Sale Date: August 19, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Bob McLeod
Writer: David Michelinie
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"...The Mauler!"
Matt and Heather attend a party for businessman Edwin Cord, who is quickly portrayed as a corrupt businessman. During the party, an armored man calling himself as "the Mauler" appears and attempts to kill Cord. Matt changes to Daredevil and defends Cord, until the police arrive. The Mauler has no interest in fighting either of them and leaves.
During his interview with the police, Matt learns that Cord has an unusually high Federal security clearance, freeing him from answering any questions. Despite his general disgust with Cord, there is nothing that Matt can legally do about the situation. Later that night, however, Daredevil pays Cord a visit at his office. Under pressure, Cord admits that his attacker was Aaron Soames, a disgruntled employee. The armor he was using was a prototype of the Mobile Armored Utility Emitter, Revised (MAULER). Daredevil knows he's not telling him the complete truth, but decides to let it slide for now.
He returns to Cord Industries the next night to wait for the Mauler. His hunch pays off as the Mauler soon arrives and attacks Cord. Daredevil once again saves Cord, but in the process he learns the truth behind Soames dismissal. Due to a computer error, the elderly Soames was unable to collect his pension. At his age, he is unable to gain any serious employment. His savings are tied up in the lawsuit against Cord, which won't occur for another year.
Soames once again makes his way to Cord and symbolically destroys his driver's license and credit cards. He is then gunned down by Cord's security force. When Daredevil finds Cord, he is reminded that since Cord works for the government, technically he hasn't done anything illegal. In addition if the existence of the suit is revealed, it would be a breach of national security. With his hands tied, Daredevil responds to Cord's statements the only way he can: knocking him out.
Out of respect for Soames, Matt attends his funeral. Sadly he is one of the three attendees.
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"Dark Secrets"
Details how Daredevil's Billy Club operates as well as noting his special "skylight exit" and his "senses beyond normal man".
Census: Updated 10/14/13
9.8 - 37
9.6 - 55
9.4 - 34
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&issue=167&publisher=Marvel+Comics&year=1980&issuedate=11%2F80
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Daredevil 168 |
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Daredevil 168 Modern |
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| Cert #: |
1021218010
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 02/14/15
Ebay: SleepingGIANT
First Appearance of Elektra!
Daredevil #168 Newsstand Edition
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: January 1981
On Sale Date: September 30, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer/Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: D.R. Martin
"Elektra"
Matt Murdock sets out to track down information on the whereabouts of Wallenquist. He goes to his main inside man, Turk, for this info, but then finds himself in a mess of trouble. His old college love interest, Elektra Natchios, shows up knocking out Daredevil and takes the info for herself. Not knowing that Daredevil is Matthew Murdock, she leaves him out cold in the rain in the streets.
After realizing who the women was, Matt takes us on a flashback tale of the time he met Elektra while they were going to law school. The flashback shows us the story of them falling in love while in secrecy and how her father, Ambassador Natchios, dies an accidental death. After losing all hope and love of other people, Elektra, leaves Matt and the country and becomes a bounty hunter.
After this issues finishes showing us their flashback, Matt wonders as he sits in the rain about Elektra and their past. He thinks to himself why she would turn her back on the world and become such a bounty hunter. He feels the loneliness he had when she left him back in college.
Elektra then forces Eric Slaughter's hit-man to tell Slaughter the plan is still in tack. She waits for Slaughter at the dock where his Sea-copter is to land. Matt then takes control of the copter and helps take out Slaughter and his hit-men, and ends up saving Elektra and Wallenquist. Elektra then discovers that Daredevil is Matt Murdock and tries to recover what they lost by kissing him. He denies her after knowing that she left him and ends up walking away from her, leaving her in the rain as though she did before.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 110 // SS - 8
9.6 - 292 // SS - 23
9.4 - 430 // SS - 12
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=168&year=1981&issuedate=1%2F81
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Daredevil 169 |
| Item: |
Daredevil 169 |
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| Cert #: |
1139423001
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired Raw: 03/11/12
Ted @ Superworld Comics
Grade Date: 05/14/2013
Daredevil #169
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: March 1981
On Sale Date: December 2, 1980
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer/Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Devils"
It's Good Evening New York with Tom Snyde! His first guest is blind attorney Matt Murdock. Snide he is, but mercifully cut short by breaking news: Bullseye has escaped from a mid-town hospital where he was awaiting surgery. Regularly scheduled programing resumes and Matt is gone.
Meeting up with Lieutenant Manolis, DD learns how Bullseye escaped after holding his breath against the anesthesia and grabbing a scalpel. The surgery was for a cancerous growth that is making Bullseye more erratic, increasingly obsessed with Daredevil and it's going to kill him.
Meanwhile Bullseye has gone on a freak out in Times Square! Thinking that everyone he sees is now a devil he kills three in quick action. He then sees everyone change back to uncostumed people. He finds a tailor and back to looking himself. Now it's time to take in a movie. 'Course someone touches Bulls and he's off laying down a beating again.
We cut briefly to the law offices of Nelson and Murdock's Christmas party... and nothing happens so Heather leaves. Later at Matt's place Elektra shows up, smashes a mirror and spies Heather in neglig?. Elektra leaves quietly.
Back to the theater and DD has caught up with Bullseye. They skirmish until Bullseye takes two hostages and wounds DD. Matt tracks them all down by listening for a cough by one of the hostages. Yep. So in the window he comes and the real fight we've been expecting takes place. They eventually end up in the subway. Horn Head isn't confident about fighting in that environment but he does prevail. His first instinct is to leave Bulls on the tracks for the next train. But he has a change of heart and drags him off to have the tumor removed. As the surgery progresses DD gets into an argument with Lt. Manolis about why he didn't kill Bullseye. Daredevil chooses to side with the law to make mad men pay. And the operation is a success.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 33 // SS - 2
9.6 - 67
9.4 - 47 // SS - 1
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=169&year=1981&issuedate=3%2F81
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Daredevil 170 |
| Item: |
Daredevil 170 |
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CGC |
| Cert #: |
1134642002
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 03/11/12
CGC Boards: diestler >> Bleuhawaii >> me
Daredevil #170
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: May 1981
On Sale Date: February 3, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer/Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"The Kingpin Must Die!"
Our Hero is out for a nightly swing around town. After outpacing a jogger, DD ends up at Josie's bar just in time to hear Turk bad mouthing him. Turk makes a break but is eventually taken down and reveals that a five million dollar contract by the city's top crime bosses has been levied on the Kingpin. But the Kingpin is still in Japan!
At the new mansion of the Kingpin, he's enjoying a morning of beating up lackies. His wife Vanessa informs him that she will be going NY to hire Nelson and Murdock for the Kingpin's role as a stool pigeon against his former lieutenants.
In NY, Vanessa indeed is trying to hire Foggy and Matt when someone tries to rub them all out! Matt changes into DD and confronts an assassin he calls Bruno who has an interchangable right hand for various weapons. Bruno falls to his death and when Matt returns to the office he learns that Vanessa has been kidnapped!
Meanwhile Bullseye has been freed from City Jail. He heads to a meeting with Vanessa's kidnappers where in the middle of negotiations for his services ol' Hornhead pops in. Soon Bulleye forces DD out a window of the skyscraper! Daredevil tries everything he can think of to break his fall and ends up unconscious in a trash hauler.
Finally we see a farm on Staten Island. A single motor plane comes in for a landing. Armed men quickly surround the plane but they find it empty. And then it explodes killing the would be assailants and leaving the Kingpin to arrive seconds later to begin his revenge for Vanessa's kidnapping!
In this issue, longtime Marvel villain the Kingpin has his name revealed as Wilson Fisk
Census: Updated 08/10/13
9.8 - 44 // SS - 1
9.6 - 58 // SS - 1
9.4 - 46
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&issue=170&publisher=Marvel+Comics&year=1981&issuedate=5%2F81
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 07/26/13
CGC Boards: Bleuhawaii
Daredevil #171
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: June 1981
On Sale Date: March 3, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer/Penciller: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"In the Kingpin's Clutches"
DD wakes up in the back of a garbage truck having landed there last issue after his fight with Bullseye. And then we see the Kingpin wipe out some lowlife and convey a message that he is ready to deal for his wife. Vanessa's abductors hold a meeting in which they appear to be panicking. Bullseye is sent out to arrange a trade of Vanessa for the Kingpin's files. Bullseye is not happy being a lackey.
That night Daredevil visits Josie's in his civvies to see what's up with Kingpin's coming back. He creates a massive brawl and is taken by Turk directly to the Kingpin. Matt passes himself off as "Shades" a deadly accurate hired man. Just then the message from Bullseye comes stumbling in. Meet the mob at a construction site tomorrow tonight. Lynch wants to rub out the crime lords but Kingpin will have none of it! He just wants his wife back.
Later Matt tries to get into the Kingpin's vault. It takes a missive effort to budge the door. Once inside he is quickly found out by the Kingpin. Matt changes into his red pajamas and despite his fighting skills is out muscled by Fisk.
Kingpin goes to the appointed meeting place. He has booby trapped the file case and as it is opened a sonic device sounds off. Bullseye falls from his sniper perch, Kingpin moves towards Vanessa and Lynch activates his mortar. The whole construction site comes down around them presumably killing Vanessa! Lynch makes the Kingpin leave the site and convinces him that he know must take serious action.
Our last scene is of DD bound and gagged being stuffed into a sewer pipe. How long can he hold his breath?!
After a prolonged letter page crusade (and one would imagine increased sales), this month Daredevil achieves "Monthly" publishing status.
Census: Updated 10/14/13
9.8 - 22 // SS - 1
9.6 - 36 // SS - 1
9.4 - 34
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&issue=171&publisher=Marvel+Comics&year=1981&issuedate=6%2F81
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Daredevil 172 |
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired Raw: 03/22/12
CGC Boards: Stippy52
Grade Date: 05/17/2013
Daredevil #172
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: July 1981
On Sale Date: March 24, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer/Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Gangwar!"
The mag opens with Daredevil tied up and underwater at the water main he was dumped in last issue. "I wake up in the strangest places," he grimaces. Finding his way out and avoiding a group of vagabonds, DD goes right back to Josie's Bar. There he finds Turk daydreaming about the fame now rightfully his for having snuffed Daredevil. Next page Turk is quickly providing a synopsis of the Kingpins return and now is under our hero's thumb.
We now find Mr. Fisk in sub basement no. 12 planning how to disrupt the narcotics trade of his former lieu's. Over at said ex-flunkies, Bullseye lays out his conditions for finding and eliminating the Kingpin.
While Kingpin works out, Turk rushes in and begins the set up. The files DD wants are immediately moved by Lynch, but intercepted. As ol' Hornhead delivers the files to the police it's revealed that either DD can't read or is blind since the contents are just old newspapers!
Meanwhile Bullseye's attempt at getting the Kingpin proves to be another set up which almost ends his career. As he then confronts his bosses the Kingpin arrives and informs everyone that the war is over and he has won. He rationalizes that Bullseye won't really kill him since no one can really afford his prices not except the Kingpin. As the lieu's a marched out Lynch comes in and is finally taken to task for having apparently caused Vanessa's death. He gets a shot off but is ultimately fatally beaten by an enraged Kingpin.
Daredevil gets a tip from a street walker that there is a big meeting happening. DD finds the site, turns out the lights and waits for Bullseye in the basement. Weapons are quickly employed and discarded. It's hand to hand combat resulting in both men having their hands around the others throat. Bulls passes out and the Kingpin is there. He hands over the files DD wanted knowing he will only rebuild his organization stronger. Daredevil stalks off with the files and an unconscious Bullseye admitting that Kingpin has won this round.
Epilogue:
A woman wanders the sewers. She is looking for food. She has no memory, but she was once the Kingpin's wife!
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 59 // SS - 1
9.6 - 48
9.4 - 41
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=172&year=1981&issuedate=7%2F81
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Daredevil 173 |
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Owner Comments
Date Acquired: 02/20/12
ComicConnect
Daredevil #173
Publisher: Marvel
Cover Date: August 1981
On Sale Date: April 28, 1981
Cover Price: $0.50
Page Count: 32
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Cover Credits:
Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Writer/Penciler: Frank Miller
Inker: Klaus Janson
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
"Lady Killer"
Matt starts this issue with a stroll down the wrong alley at night. Quickly accosted for "The Jimmy Fund" Matt takes out the three collectors and then beats time to the office.
On another street a journalist and her companion are looking to spot Matt meeting with a high profile client. They are quickly assaulted by someone large wearing spikes. Luckily our hero in the vicinity responds to their cries. He doesn't pursue though since the victims are in need of an ambulance.
Moving on he runs into his client, Melvin Potter, being arrested because he matched an eye witness description of the reported assault. The next morning at court Matt and Becky Blake see Melvin and Becky faints away! It turns out she was attacked during her law school days and her legs maimed by who she now thinks is Melvin. Matt gets a delay in the original Melvin Potter trial because of the recent arrest. Then, as Daredevil, he hits the streets looking for the real assailant. His hunt is interrupted by a break in at the Dibney Museum of Human History. Melvin has broken in to retrieve his Gladiator getup to feel powerful once again. Matt calmly talks him down.
Meanwhile at Betsey's apartment the true assailant has come calling. Betsey holds him off as her neighbors come to her aid. DD then really hits the dives and specifically the Pit. Four pages of broken tables, cue sticks and one standing Daredevil later it turns out Mikey is a dead ringer for Melvin Potter.
The next day Matt goes to see Becky and pleads with her to report the past assault to finally get justice on Mikey for robbing her of the use of her legs. As he leaves Becky dials the police.
Census: Updated 06/16/14
9.8 - 91 // SS - 1
9.6 - 63 // SS - 1
9.4 - 33
*CENSUS*
http://www.cgccomics.com/census/grades_standard.asp?title=Daredevil&publisher=Marvel+Comics&issue=173&year=1981&issuedate=8%2F81
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