Lot Details
| Series Title | Daredevil |
|---|---|
| Story Title | The Widow's Bite |
| Issue Number | 188 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | Nov 1982 |
| Cover Price | 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD |
| Printing | First Print |
| Variant Description | Direct |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Bronze Age |
| Publisher | Marvel |
| Writer | Frank Miller |
| Artist | Klaus Janson |
| Cover Artist | Frank Miller |
| Inker | Klaus Janson |
| Letterer | Joe Rosen |
| Editor | Dennis O'Neil |
| Character Appearances | Becky Blake, Black Widow (Natasha Romanova), Daredevil, Foggy Nelson, Ivan Petrovitch, Kingpin, Stick |
Daredevil #188 (2 copies) Printing Error
2 copies of Daredevil #188 (November 1982) features "The Widow's Bite," a Frank Miller-written story centered on Black Widow's involvement with Daredevil, Kingpin, and the Russian operative Ivan Petrovitch.
Notably, one copy has a significant undocumented production error: the cover is missing its final black ink layer
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Lot Details
| Series Title | Daredevil |
|---|---|
| Story Title | The Widow's Bite |
| Issue Number | 188 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Cover Date | Nov 1982 |
| Cover Price | 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD |
| Printing | First Print |
| Variant Description | Direct |
| Page Count | 36.00 |
| Genre | Superhero |
| Age Era | Bronze Age |
| Publisher | Marvel |
| Writer | Frank Miller |
| Artist | Klaus Janson |
| Cover Artist | Frank Miller |
| Inker | Klaus Janson |
| Letterer | Joe Rosen |
| Editor | Dennis O'Neil |
| Character Appearances | Becky Blake, Black Widow (Natasha Romanova), Daredevil, Foggy Nelson, Ivan Petrovitch, Kingpin, Stick |
Daredevil
Daredevil was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with design input from Jack Kirby, first appearing in Daredevil #1 in April 1964. Published by Marvel Comics, the series introduced Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who gained heightened superhuman senses after being exposed to a radioactive substance as a child. Operating out of the Manhattan neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, the character was originally depicted in a yellow and black costume before adopting his recognizable all-red suit in issue #7, illustrated by Wally Wood. The series established a supporting cast that included Murdock's legal partner, Foggy Nelson, and their office manager, Karen Page, blending courtroom drama with traditional superhero action.
The historical trajectory of the series shifted significantly in 1979 when Frank Miller took over as artist, and later writer, starting with issue #158. Miller’s tenure redefined the title by introducing a darker, noir-influenced aesthetic and incorporating elements of martial arts and organized crime. Key milestones during this era include the introduction of the assassin Elektra in issue #168 and the reimagining of the Kingpin, originally a Spider-Man villain, as Daredevil’s primary antagonist. The 1986 story arc "Born Again," illustrated by David Mazzucchelli, is documented as a pivotal technical achievement in the medium for its deconstruction of the superhero mythos and its sophisticated narrative structure.
The cultural impact of Daredevil is centered on its evolution from a standard adventure title into a premiere venue for auteur-driven storytelling in mainstream comics. The series has served as a critical platform for numerous influential creators, including Ann Nocenti, Brian Michael Bendis, and Mark Waid, each of whom explored themes of disability, social justice, and mental health. Daredevil’s legacy is acknowledged through multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards, and the character's significance is preserved in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and various television adaptations. Collector interest is historically focused on the 1964 debut and the definitive Miller-Mazzucchelli run, which are cited for their lasting influence on the "grim and gritty" tonal shift in late 20th-century comics.
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