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Daredevil #88 (1972) Origin of Black Widow, 1st app. Larry Cranston in 5.0 Very Good\/Fine<\/h1>\n

Marvel<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Condition<\/div>\n
5.0<\/div>\n
Very Good\/Fine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
KEY: Origin of Black Widow, 1st app. Larry Cranston<\/div>\n
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Daredevil #88<\/strong> (1972) is a 5.0 Very Good\/Fine Comic from Marvel. This issue belongs to the Bronze Age (1970-83). It is notable for: Origin of Black Widow, 1st app. Larry Cranston. Collectors searching for Daredevil #88 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n

Daredevil #88 features writing by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, cover art by Gil Kane. These creators helped define the look and tone of Daredevil during this period, which is one reason original issues like Daredevil #88 remain in demand.<\/p>\n

The Daredevil<\/strong> series is a staple for comic collectors published by Marvel in the Bronze Age (1970-83). Owning Daredevil #88 lets you hold a piece of that run in 5.0 Very Good\/Fine, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n

Daredevil #88 Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Series Title<\/div>\n
Daredevil<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Issue Number<\/div>\n
#88<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publication Year<\/div>\n
1972<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publisher<\/div>\n
Marvel<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Age<\/div>\n
Bronze Age (1970-83)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Grade<\/div>\n
5.0 Very Good\/Fine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Condition<\/div>\n
5.0 Very Good\/Fine<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Format<\/div>\n
Comic<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Printing<\/div>\n
1st<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Creatives<\/div>\n
Writer: Gerry Conway
Penciller: Gene Colan
Cover: Gil Kane<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Characters<\/div>\n
Ivan Petrovich; Danny French; Larry Cranston; Daredevil (Matt Murdock); Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff); Purple Man (Zebediah Killgrave)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Story of Daredevil #88<\/h2>\n

The Black Widow continues her single-minded pursuit of Danny French, a man from her past with ties to Project Four. When Daredevil follows, he gets sidetracked by Killgrave, who has been using his persuasive powers to build a criminal empire in San Fransisco.<\/p>\n

\n Condition Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/2\u201d triangle piece missing from edge of front cover<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Daredevil #88 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n

This copy of Daredevil #88<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in 5.0 Very Good\/Fine<\/strong>. Key characters include Ivan Petrovich, Danny French, Larry Cranston, Daredevil (Matt Murdock), Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), Purple Man (Zebediah Killgrave). A solid choice for collectors completing a Daredevil run or adding Marvel books from the Bronze Age (1970-83).<\/p>\n

Daredevil #88 is a good fit for fans of Daredevil, readers who follow Gerry Conway, and collectors who seek covers by Gil Kane. It also suits shoppers building a Bronze Age (1970-83) library of Marvel titles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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