Miller/Janson--Daredevil #163 Cover (1979) Daredevil vs. The Hulk
Artists: Frank Miller (Penciller) , Klaus Janson (Inker)
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DescriptionThe Miller/Janson run on Daredevil was one of the most memorable in comic book history. And I'm delighted to have picked up one of the covers from that incredible run. I love this cover of Daredevil bravely confronting a rampaging Hulk. To me, it's one of those classic comic book moments. I love the way Miller composed the scene with Daredevil backed into the alley, blood dripping from his mouth, a determined look on his face, holding tightly with both hands to his billy club. We see only a suggestion of the Hulk--his arm, his hand, and his looming shadow, but enough to tell us who it is. The perspective of the scene makes the Hulk appear monstrously huge, fully capable of taking Daredevil down without breaking a sweat. Clearly Daredevil is in for the fight of his life. I love the messy details in the alley--The toppled trash can and broken crates which suggest the brawl has already begun. The inks, by the very talented Klaus Janson, really bring the scene to life.UPDATE: A question was raised about whether Klaus Janson or Joe Rubinstein inked this cover. I contacted Joe Rubinstein and he confirmed that while he inked the interiors of this issue, Klaus Janson inked the cover. Social/Sharing |
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Comic Art Channel 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Awesome! Congrats on taking this down, Bill! Fantastic Miller!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
An absolute CLASSIC! Congrats on getting this one, Bill!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
OK Bill, you've done it again (made me green with envy). I wasn't a big DD reader until the FM stories but this one was truly memorable due to the Hulk on the cover (which took me a while to find for sale). Congrats - great score!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
This is a great Frank Miller Cover!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Gosh darn it Bill, someone must've told you about my hand fetish. LOL! So who cares if the Hulk's arm is bigger than the DD figure on this cover. That huge paw really does it for me on this beauty. It's classic, vintage, Miller DD, and one of the most memorable covers from the legendary run. You've been pretty quiet for a while, so I knew something big was coming. Huge congrats on this gem! Wow!
J L
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
I remember seeing this on the stands and thinking, Daredevil is in trouble!!!!
Another magnificent art piece finds its way to your wonderful collection Congrats Bill!!!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
EPIC cover, Bill !! Love everything about that image, and now I want to read the comic again!
Charles Dahan
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Among my all time favorite covers. Congrats on this amazing pick up.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Wow!! Great cover. Congrats on adding another amazing piece to the collection.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Uhh, WHOA! A classic cover to say the least, and one of Miller's best IMO. Just so much of his talent on display in this one image from a storytelling/dramatic standpoint to the pure illustration. Congrats!
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Dept of Sanitation was not happy on their route that night!
Bill C
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Whoa. This was always one of my favorite Miller DD covers. Very much filled with tension.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 3/10/2020
Other than the messy alley way - love it! Congrats Mr J!!
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
Wow Wonderful Cover, Miller great artist, congratilations Bill
F M
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 3/11/2020
I’m not a Miller worshiper by far and strangely this cover seems a bit less effective without the colors (the menacing green hand and the terrifying purple knee) BUT we geeks KNOW who it is on the far right. This is an incredible cover, telling a story in itself and enticing the reader to open the book, from a legendary run indeed.
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
I saw this yesterday, closed the browser window, and spent the rest of the day in a haze - pondering life, art, and the cosmos in an ecclesiastic mind-seizure that Starlin would have been envious of.
Congrats on this.
Michael One Minute Later
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
super Bill - a fabulous addition to an outstanding collection
Jeff Singh
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
Iconic cover from one of the best runs in comics ever!
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
FILE UNDER:"JAW DROPPING COVERS I CAN'T BELIEVE ARE OWNED!" INSANE!!! WOW!
Max C
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
Omg, this is incredible! Congratz for another outstanding piece in your collection!
Dan P
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
What a wonderful thing to have in the collection. Congrats!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/11/2020
Wonderful perspective on this classic cover! Big congrats!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/12/2020
Epic addition to your collection Bill. Congratulations
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/12/2020
Just awesome! Yet another stellar addition to your Gallery, congrats!
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 3/12/2020
I love the perspective Miller chose. It really pulls you into the scene almost as if the viewer is a bystander. It accentuates Daredevil's plight by depicting him as a small figure almost hiding in the background and emphasizes the Hulk as a huge, frighteningly unknowable threat by hogging the foreground while rendering very little of the actual character. Amazing addition to your already impressive collection.
Bob Kopman
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 3/12/2020
Add another admiring comment for this incredible cover.
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/12/2020
Amazing- congrats!! As a teen my buddy Brian and I bought this cover from Frank for $100 (and others). That month we sold it for $300 at the local Los Angeles comic con. We thought we were so fortunate (and smart lol) for figuring out a way to generate money at such a young age. Little did we know..... Of all the flips we did as youths this was my favorie Miller cover we held in our hands for such a short period of time. I hope you enjoy it for a good long time.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 6/27/2021
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:
Amazing- congrats!! As a teen my buddy Brian and I bought this cover from Frank for $100 (and others). That month we sold it for $300 at the local Los Angeles comic con. We thought we were so fortunate (and smart lol) for figuring out a way to generate money at such a young age. Little did we know..... Of all the flips we did as youths this was my favorie Miller cover we held in our hands for such a short period of time. I hope you enjoy it for a good long time.
You greedy so and so. A 200 percent mark up in a month. Lol. Betcha didn't split the profit with Frank. You owe the man.
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/13/2020
Wow, that is a great cover, just so much tension, demands a good reading, big congrats!!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 3/15/2020
WOW WOW WOW!! Is this real life. Such a memorable cover from a great! Thanks for sharing.
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Great cover Bill. I always loved the layout and cover designs by FM. Cheers! N.
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/16/2020
Very memorable cover and story--congratulations on the pick-up!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 3/17/2020
I don't think I could ever own this cover. It wracks my nerves. That's a testament to Miller and Janson's skill to create suspense. Oh my.
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 3/19/2020
Within a one week period, you post two incredible covers by two artists identified with each character that changed the course of how we, the rabid collecting public, understand the character's respective development. Post 1978, McFarlane was the artist for the ASM, and Miller was the artist for the DD. What else can I write that has not been written, but another.....Congratulations!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/17/2020
A truly memorable image! This is wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/6/2020
WOW!!! Doesn’t great better than a Miller DD cover! Congrats!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 7/26/2020
M like Miller Masterpiece, congrats Bill, you keep them coming!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 8/9/2020
Times like these Daredevil is probably happy he can't see what's coming.
Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/15/2020
Simply incredible cover to one of my favorite issues on the Miller DD run.
j sly
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/9/2021
Awesome cover! Daredevil is Deff the man without fear! Going against the Hulk with a billy club takes guts!
Yannick R
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 4/20/2022
This is a truly wonderful piece by my favorite artist Frank Miller!
Bill C
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 5/12/2022
Definitely a favorite cover of mine- very dramatic piece.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/7/2022
This is stellar! Wonderful sense of space of depth in this cover. I also love how Daredevil is "surrounded" with the Hulk in front and his shadow behind.
gene o
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/17/2022
Amazing artwork. Can't believe i didn't notice it earlier! Composition and style were so great in this era
Boris B
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 9/30/2022
Unbelievable collection! TOP cover from incredible DD run
Phillip Hester
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 11/22/2022
This comic book changed my life. This cover is a holy relic.
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 3/1/2023
Happy to be the 80th comment on this killer Miller/Janson DD cover!!!
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 12/2/2023
Wowzer! I'd quit collecting if this ever ended up in my collection.
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