Daredevil #256 Cover by John Romita Jr. featuring the 3rd appearance of Typhoid Mary
Artists: John Romita Jr (Penciller) , Al Williamson (Inker) , Ann Nocenti (Writer)
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DescriptionSooooo, the reason why I was asking about favorite John Romita Jr. covers, and non-Spider-Man, is because I was really lucky in getting this Daredevil #256 Cover by John Romita Jr. featuring the 3rd appearance of Typhoid Mary. Awesome inks by the legendary Al Williamson! This was an INCREDIBLE run by Ann Nocenti, John and Al! HUGE thanks to Spencer Beck who has diligently followed up wtth the owner for years for me, and finally able to place together!Social/Sharing |
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Eelco V 
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 12/28/2020
Great executed cover. It feels so real. The water effect is just perfect.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/28/2020
Steve Kro wrote:
#grail
1000% agree!
kent mansley
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/28/2020
Oh my gosh! That is it! One of the best JRJR covers. I remember seeing this when it came out and feeling like I had to buy that issue just because of the amazing cover. What a truly stunning example of comic art! Huge congrats to you on adding a classic piece to your collection!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/28/2020
kent mansley wrote:
Oh my gosh! That is it! One of the best JRJR covers. I remember seeing this when it came out and feeling like I had to buy that issue just because of the amazing cover. What a truly stunning example of comic art! Huge congrats to you on adding a classic piece to your collection!
Thank you so much Kent! I appreciate the kind words, and we're on the same page. As a DD lover, and a JR Jr lover, this is twice as sweet!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/28/2020
J L wrote:
Love this cover. It's great. Congrats Nick!!!!
Thanks Joe. Appreciate it!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/28/2020
Malvin V wrote:
Wow! Great cover! Congrats!
Thank you Malvin!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/28/2020
Screen tones were often overused in this period, but on this cover they work perfectly for the underwater scene. Perfect execution in the layout and details on this cover by JRJR. Epic.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/28/2020
Daryl R wrote:
Screen tones were often overused in this period, but on this cover they work perfectly for the underwater scene. Perfect execution in the layout and details on this cover by JRJR. Epic.
Epid indeed! Agreed bud!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/28/2020
HUGE score! Congratulations! (And you're right: Nocenti, JrJr, and Williamson made a great team.)
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/28/2020
Mark Howland wrote:
HUGE score! Congratulations! (And you're right: Nocenti, JrJr, and Williamson made a great team.)
yeah, it's unquantafiable how great they were and how fantastic the stories were.
F M
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/29/2020
Supreme grittyness & incredible cover. I love how he drew/used the level of water here, it really creates two levels within the illustration with the bubbles stream cleverly bridging the two.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
Ben Bressel wrote:
That's an omgoodness moment right there!
Ha! That's one of the thoughts that entered my mind for certain!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
Ben Bressel wrote:
That's an omgoodness moment right there!
Agreed my friend. Took me years of patience to get this cover. But WORTH IT!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
alessandro gentili wrote:
Really great! So real, so dramatic. .
The mood is perfect. I can't imagine anyone else drawing this as well. Anywhere near as well.
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/29/2020
Exceptional! Love Williamson's inks on this.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
Jonathan Mueller wrote:
Exceptional! Love Williamson's inks on this.
Williamson really added more than meets the eye, so to speak.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/29/2020
Such a great run, often underrated - possibly due to an unfair comparison to Miller's run. The combination of Nocenti's thought provoking themes, Romita Jr's blossoming style and Williamson's amazing inks make this run a total classic. Great cover!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
Carlo M wrote:
Such a great run, often underrated - possibly due to an unfair comparison to Miller's run. The combination of Nocenti's thought provoking themes, Romita Jr's blossoming style and Williamson's amazing inks make this run a total classic. Great cover!
Agreed, it followed Miller and then Miller/Mazzachelli. It's one of the best runs EVER in my opinion!
Dermot D
Member Since 2012
Posted on 12/29/2020
A truly impressive JRjr/Williamson cover - loved their work during this period > Congrats on picking this up!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 12/29/2020
Dermot D wrote:
A truly impressive JRjr/Williamson cover - loved their work during this period > Congrats on picking this up!
Thank you Dermot!
Lee C.
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/29/2020
Wow. This is one of the best covers from the JR Jr and Williamson run on DD. Also a perfect example of a cover that drew you into the story. I saw this book on the newstand and had to know what happened to Daredevil! The compostion by Romita Jr and the inks from Williamson are just perfect here. If you have just ONE piece from this classic run, it has to be this one. Congrats on owning this beauty.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
Lee C. wrote:
Wow. This is one of the best covers from the JR Jr and Williamson run on DD. Also a perfect example of a cover that drew you into the story. I saw this book on the newstand and had to know what happened to Daredevil! The compostion by Romita Jr and the inks from Williamson are just perfect here. If you have just ONE piece from this classic run, it has to be this one. Congrats on owning this beauty.
I know what you mean about this bringing you in. When this story hit, I went back and bought doubles of #252 to #256 and then decided to go back to #250 just because it was an anniversary issue. One of my all time favorite runs. Thanks on the congrats. I am soooooo happy to have this.
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/29/2020
You are building some collection!! Great cover!!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
comicinkking. com wrote:
You are building some collection!! Great cover!!
Just picking up the pieces I love, and being fortunate.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/29/2020
A B wrote:
Amazing one, congratulations!
Thank you very much AB!
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/29/2020
The Typhoid Mary design is certainly one of the more memorable moments in this run. Congrats on getting this.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/30/2020
Suat Tong Ng wrote:
The Typhoid Mary design is certainly one of the more memorable moments in this run. Congrats on getting this.
Thank you so much Suat! Took a few years worth of patience, but definitely worth it!
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 12/30/2020
What a cover scene. Perfectly composed and rendered.
Love all the little touches on this one. The ripple of the water, the lack of zip on the bubbles to make them gleam, the way her hair conceals her eyes but frames her giddy smile. They completely nailed it.
Not only did this cover make me pick up the issue from the racks at the time, but it's gonna make me dig it up and re-read it right now...
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 12/30/2020
J. Sid wrote:
What a cover scene. Perfectly composed and rendered.
Love all the little touches on this one. The ripple of the water, the lack of zip on the bubbles to make them gleam, the way her hair conceals her eyes but frames her giddy smile. They completely nailed it.
Not only did this cover make me pick up the issue from the racks at the time, but it's gonna make me dig it up and re-read it right now...
This run was so fantastic, I've read this a few times. At least once every 2 or 3 years. It's just one of the best, though under appreciated, runs of the series. It's just fantastic! Story by Ann Nocenti and the way Al Williamson inked John Jr was just excellent and perfect!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/28/2021
I remember this cover so well - beautifully executed artistically from layout to pencils to inks. Hearty congrats Nick! Thanks for sharing!
Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020
Posted on 1/6/2022
God I love this cover. Some of the best work from this run.
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/3/2022
Daredevil was one of my favorite comics at this time and this great cover was one of the reasons. Congrats!
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 11/23/2023
My favorite Daredevil cover from this time period.
Phill R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/26/2023
A real standout DD cover from this period- with incredible detail!!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
Posted on 1/31/2024
Jay D wrote:
I'd buy that for a dollar!
Ha! If only! I would have too, and much sooner! ;-)
Alex B
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/30/2024
Now that's a killer cover ! Thanks for sharing and congrats for this phenomenal piece of Marvel history !
Ron B
Member Since 2024
Posted on 9/14/2024
Just brilliant...among the most memorable covers of my youth. It's unhinged, and it hits you in the feels.
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
Posted on 10/3/2025
Romita Jr's best cover to his entire run on the title in my opinion, great catch !
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/23/2025
Such a cool JRJR/Williamson Daredevil cover, with Williamson's inks just elevating this to the top, congrats!
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