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Daredevil (1964) #294 (Newsstand)
Daredevil (1964) #294 (Newsstand)
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Brace yourself for a gut-wrenching stroll down heartbreak lane with Daredevil (1964) #294—dropped July 1, 1991, like a tearjerker in the thick of summer! Penned by the soul-stirring D.G. Chichester and penciled by the evocative Lee Weeks (doubling up on that killer cover), this issue turns the action down a notch and the emotions up to eleven. Matt Murdock and Karen Page are wading through the wreckage of their rocky romance, picking at old wounds with no Band-Aid in sight—reconciliation’s a pipe dream here. Meanwhile, the Kingpin’s lurking in the shadows, flexing his crime-lord muscles and making moves on his underworld network like a chess grandmaster with a mean streak. It’s a slow-burn clash of heart and hustle in Hell’s Kitchen!
Highlights:
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Matt & Karen’s Mess: These two dance around their past, but it’s all sharp edges and no healing—love’s a battlefield, and they’re losing.
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Kingpin’s Power Play: Fisk’s tightening his grip on the city’s underbelly, proving he’s the puppet master pulling strings while Matt’s distracted.
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Weeks’ moody magic: Lee Weeks’ art drips with melancholy and menace, making every panel feel like a noir film still.
Current Value:
This emotional rollercoaster’s chilling at $3-$6 in near-mint condition (VF/NM 8.0)—a bargain for a ‘90s DD deep dive! Graded copies, like a CGC 9.4, can fetch $15-$25, with Weeks’ cover and storytelling chops adding some heft.
Expected Value Trends & Upcoming Events:
Don’t sleep on this sleeper! Daredevil #294 ties into Matt and Karen’s iconic love story, a thread that’s gold with Daredevil: Born Again hitting screens in 2025—Karen’s return could spark buzz. Kingpin’s MCU reign (thanks, Vincent D’Onofrio!) keeps Fisk hot, and this issue’s his quiet menace at its best. Ungraded copies might nudge up to $8-$12 in a few years, with slabs hitting $30-$50 if the show leans into this era’s vibes. ‘90s grit is trending—grab it cheap!
Why You Need It:
This comic’s a bittersweet breather from DD’s usual fistfights—think less billy club, more broken heart, with Kingpin scheming like a shark in the background. Weeks’ art is a moody masterpiece, and Chichester’s script hits you right in the feels. Snag it before the MCU’s Matt-Karen drama jacks up the price, and tell your pals you’ve got the issue where Daredevil’s biggest foe might just be his own past. Buy it fast, or you’ll be moping harder than Matt after a Karen fight—get it now!
