DAREDEVIL #42, #43, #50 & #51 — FOUR CLASSIC SILVER AGE MARVEL COMICS For Sale

FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE JESTER! JACK KIRBY CAPTAIN AMERICA COVER! EARLY BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH ARTWORK!Dan’s Comic Emporium is pleased to offer this four-issue collection of original Silver Age Daredevil comics, published by Marvel Comics in 1968–1969.These are not simply four vintage back issues. Together, they represent an exciting period in Marvel history, showcasing the talents of Stan Lee, Gene Colan, Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Barry Windsor-Smith.All four comics have been conservatively graded Fine (FN) 6.0.THE FOUR COMICSDAREDEVIL #42 — JULY 1968FIRST APPEARANCE AND ORIGIN OF THE JESTER!* First appearance of Jonathan Powers, the original Jester.
* Classic Stan Lee story with Gene Colan artwork.
* Gene Colan cover, inked by Dan Adkins.
* A genuine Silver Age Marvel first-appearance key issue.A LITTLE COMIC HISTORY: The Jester was originally an unsuccessful actor whose resentment and theatrical ambitions helped transform him into a costumed criminal. His unusual weapons and theatrical personality made him a distinctive member of Daredevil’s rogues’ gallery.For collectors who appreciate first appearances, this issue is an important early addition to Daredevil’s villain history.DAREDEVIL #43 — AUGUST 1968DAREDEVIL BATTLES CAPTAIN AMERICA — CLASSIC JACK KIRBY COVER!* Dramatic Captain America guest appearance.
* Cover penciled by legendary Marvel artist Jack Kirby and inked by Joe Sinnott.
* Interior artwork by Gene Colan.
* Written by Stan Lee.
* A memorable confrontation between two of Marvel’s most recognizable heroes.A LITTLE-KNOWN PIECE OF MARVEL HISTORY: Gene Colan originally drew a different cover for this issue, but Marvel ultimately published a new cover by Jack Kirby, featuring Captain America prominently in the foreground.Kirby, who co-created Captain America with Joe Simon, brought his unmistakable energy and dynamic composition to the finished cover.This makes #43 especially interesting to collectors of Jack Kirby artwork, Captain America appearances, and classic Marvel crossovers.DAREDEVIL #50 — MARCH 1969EARLY BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH ARTWORK!* Early Marvel work by Barry Smith, later known as Barry Windsor-Smith.
* Stan Lee story.
* Artwork by Barry Smith, with contributions and alterations by John Romita.
* Cover artwork involving Barry Smith, Gene Colan, John Romita, and Johnny Craig.
* Features the Plastoid and the Starr Saxon storyline.A COLLECTOR’S DETAIL: Before Barry Windsor-Smith became celebrated for his artwork on Conan the Barbarian, he was already contributing to Marvel superhero comics.Issue #50 is especially interesting because its cover involved several prominent Marvel artists rather than a single penciler and inker.A great example of the collaborative creative process behind late-1960s Marvel comics.DAREDEVIL #51 — APRIL 1969MORE EARLY BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH ART!* Barry Smith cover and interior pencils, with cover contributions by John Romita.
* Story by Roy Thomas.
* Interior inks by George Klein.
* Continues Daredevil’s confrontation with Starr Saxon and the Plastoid.
* An appealing early example of Barry Windsor-Smith’s evolving Marvel artwork.ANOTHER INTERESTING DETAIL: Issue #51 features Roy Thomas taking over scripting duties from Stan Lee, making this an interesting transitional issue in Daredevil’s early creative history.Together, issues #50 and #51 offer collectors an opportunity to own two consecutive examples of Barry Windsor-Smith’s early superhero work.CONDITION AND COLLECTOR INFORMATION* Daredevil #42 — Fine (FN) 6.0
* Daredevil #43 — Fine (FN) 6.0
* Daredevil #50 — Fine (FN) 6.0
* Daredevil #51 — Fine (FN) 6.0All four are original Marvel Comics from 1968–1969, not modern reprints.These comics come from a longtime personal collection and are being offered together as one four-book lot.Please examine all supplied photographs carefully to evaluate cover wear, spines, corners, staples, and overall condition.OUR GRADING COMMITMENTEvery raw comic offered by Dan’s Comic Emporium is conservatively graded using accepted industry standards. We strive to under-promise and over-deliver. Please review all photographs carefully, as grading is subjective. If you have any questions before purchasing, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to help.RETURNS POLICYReturns are not accepted for buyer’s remorse or differences of opinion regarding grading. ’s Money Back Guarantee still applies if an item is materially not as described.DAN’S COMIC EMPORIUMOriginal collector. Original comics. A lifelong collection being offered to a new generation of collectors.Thank you for visiting Dan’s Comic Emporium!