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MARVEL COMICS · 11/93
UNIT ECA-006104
DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR #2
Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. retell Daredevil's origin
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | November 1993 | Modern | — | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shown in protective sleeve displays sharp corners, strong glossy surface, and no visible creases or color breaks; spine appears tight with no stress lines visible in this image. Minor light glare across the surface may be obscuring fine handling wear. Interior and back cover were not assessed, so grade is based solely on the front cover as photographed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $36 |
// Archive commentary
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #2 is the second chapter of the five-issue 1993 miniseries written by Frank Miller with art by John Romita Jr. and inks by Al Williamson, a prestige-format retelling of Daredevil's origin story that expanded on the abbreviated version Miller had sketched during his celebrated 1980s run on the flagship title. The issue continues young Matt Murdock's transformation following his blinding accident, deepening the role of his mentor Stick and setting the stage for the confrontations with the Kingpin's criminal empire that define the series. As a Miller-scripted origin expansion of one of Marvel's most enduring characters, the miniseries holds a respected place in Daredevil's publishing history even though this particular chapter is not itself a first appearance or historically pivotal single issue.
Market data shows a book with a large certified population and a flat value curve across most grades, with meaningful separation only at the very top of the census. Sales at 9.4 through 9.8 sit within a narrow band, reflecting steady but modest collector demand rather than speculative pressure, and the absence of any 9.9 or 10.0 census entries underscores how thin the truly pristine population remains despite the book's overall availability. Demand is driven primarily by Daredevil completists and Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. collectors rather than by any single iconic scene or character debut.
This is a mid-run miniseries chapter best suited to readers and series completists building a run of The Man Without Fear rather than investment-driven buyers chasing a key. Raw copies in low and mid grade trade for nominal sums reflecting ready supply, while CGC 9.8 slabs command a modest premium tied to the difficulty of certifying true gem-mint copies from a book that saw heavy handling as a fan-favorite trade paperback source. Across all grades this title trades as a steady, low-cost acquisition rather than a growth asset.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-006104 | ~9.4 | — | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-006102 | ~9.2 | — | AVAILABLE |
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