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DescriptionAmidst the Covid-19 pandemic (with no foreseeable end in sight), we are truly in dark times, embroiled willy nilly in a war which we never consciously entered into and against a deadly enemy we cannot even see. Under these circumstances, most things have lost their lustre (including this hobby). The silver lining is that, with more time for personal reflection, many of us have gained a better perspective on things in general and (most importantly) our lives in particular. Above all, relationships are the most important. There is also a reminder during this time to be grateful for the people as well as the things we have been blessed with. And so, counting my blessings in relation to OA, I dug into my collection and was reminded of the very first time I managed to obtain a page from a first issue from Marvel comics. It was a page from Daredevil #1. There was no hero in costume but cost a fortune all the same. Some years later, I was fortunate enough to obtain a second page from this seminal issue, this time with DD in costume and it has been displayed in my CAF Gallery for some years now. However, looking at this particular page, it, too, has significance. It is about life. It also contains the "origin" of Daredevil. The cruel taunts ironically become the inspiration for our hero's name. And there has been no looking back ever since.Wishing everyone good health and safety. Social/Sharing |
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Mark Levy 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/4/2020
First to comment on this classic page - I'd congratulate myself but I'm not the one that was smart enough to snap this up way back when!
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 5/4/2020
While this older page acquisition to your collection is most awesome, what compelled me to post is your narrative - Well written in these times of great adversity and uncertainty. Collecting comic art is a passion for many, a habit for several, but where are the passion and the habit if you are not alive to experience it?
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 5/4/2020
A beautifully drawn page and a memorable part of the origin story. Wonderful!
Nils E
Member Since 2014
Posted on 5/4/2020
Well said! I remember this page had a massive impact on me, going through similar things to Matt.
J H
Member Since 2019
Posted on 5/4/2020
Awesome page, and even better perspective. Thank you for both, and stay safe.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/4/2020
Phenomenal page! I love pages like this one that go into the personal stories of our favorite heroes! This page offers such fantastic insight into Matt Murdock' frustrations and motivations growing up. In many ways, I love pages like this one even more than pages where he's wearing his costume and battling bad guys! Thanks for sharing!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
Posted on 5/4/2020
That's a pretty special page, not doubt! Congrats!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 5/4/2020
Wow, so amazing to see a page from DD #1! A historic treasure, thanks for sharing!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/4/2020
A wonderful page with great origin content and lovely inking. I echo all your sentiments, my friend!
Vincent Zurzolo
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/4/2020
Everett is one of my favorite artists. So very special for you to have this in your collection. Congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 5/4/2020
Amazing piece of Marvel and DD history - thanks for sharing!
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
Posted on 5/5/2020
Thanks for sharing this historical page !
Take care.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
Posted on 5/5/2020
A sort of coming of age... The perfect fit for these days... And Bill Everett delivers the appropriate shine we are missing right now... Thanks to him and Thanks to you!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 8/4/2020
A first issue page of a major character is always something to behold. You have such a well curated and thoughtful collection. Congrats!!!!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 11/19/2022
One of the most important debut comic issues to see the light of day. Bill Everett is a master class artist and we are left open mouth speechless by delights such as this page. Nobody draws like this man. A+.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/19/2022
Michael Kenyon wrote:
One of the most important debut comic issues to see the light of day. Bill Everett is a master class artist and we are left open mouth speechless by delights such as this page. Nobody draws like this man. A+.
Many thanks, Michael! Bill Everett was a wonderful artist indeed. I was so very fortunate to also obtain another page from this book as well (with Daredevil in costume) - they are truly the centerpieces of my collection. On another note, many congratulations on a truly splended CAF Gallery.
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/10/2023
First of all, it's a beautiful page and a collector's dream. Second of all, the bottom two panels just scream, "I'll gamble a stamp!"
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/20/2024
What an incredible page (great write up too). A true gem!
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