Classic Silver Age Daredevil issue
Iconic Gene Colan cover art
Guest appearance by Spider-Man
Mid-grade raw copy with solid eye appeal
Complete and intact, no restoration observed
Great affordable key-era Marvel book
Comic Title: Daredevil
Issue #: 54
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Date: July 1969
Writer(s): Roy Thomas
Artist(s): Gene Colan
Editor(s): Stan Lee
Cover Artist: Gene Colan
Story Title: It Started With Fear!
Brief Story Summary:
Daredevil faces escalating danger as fear itself becomes a weapon, with Spider-Man drawn into the conflict during one of Matt Murdock’s darkest Silver Age moments.
Notable Appearance: Spider-Man
Major Theme: Psychological fear and identity struggle
Era: Late Silver Age Marvel
Gloss: Moderate, dulled with age
Color breaks: Present along spine and edges
Creases: Spine stress visible, no major non-spine folds
Surface wear: General handling wear
Ticks: Multiple color-breaking ticks
Stress lines: Visible
Splits or tears: None seen
Spine roll: Minor
Staples: Present, attached; no rust migration noted
Blunting or rounding: Moderate
Tears or chips: Small edge wear only
Edge wear: Consistent with VG range
Page color: Cream
Stains or foxing: None obvious
Tears or folds: None noted
Writing or markings: None observed
Centerfold: Attached
Cover attachment: Firm
Page attachment: Secure
Wrap tightness: Slightly loose but intact
Brittleness: None
Newsstand spray present?: Yes
Color & coverage: Typical for era
Miswrap or miscut: None noted
Registration issues: Typical Silver Age alignment
Ink defects: None observed
No restoration detected to the best of my knowledge
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