During the speculator boom in the 1990s comic book market, publishers enhanced comic covers to increase sales. These gimmicks included shiny foil, holograms and even pop-ups! But, one of the coolest enhancements was the glow in the dark cover. Let’s shed some light on the subject, shall we?
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Date: October 1993
Cover Price: $2.00
Writer: D.G. Chichester
Cover Artist: Scott McDaniel
In the early 1990s, changing the status quo of your favorite comic title was “the thing” to do. Superman died. Spider-Man was a clone. Batman’s back was broken. The mantle of Thor was passed on and many other heroes went through some interesting changes. As for Daredevil, he got himself some new armor because of the events of the Fall From Grace storyline. I think the curious thing about this enhancement is that it was placed on the second chapter of the storyline. Now, I’d think placing the enhancement on the first chapter would suck more people into the story but what do I know? Anywho, if you’re looking for this issue, make sure you pick up the enhanced cover because the other version (cover price of $1.25) doesn’t glow. Take note: this is a wraparound cover … and both sides glow!
On Ebay: Daredevil