Daredevil
Creation & Design
Daredevil was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with input from Jack Kirby. The character was designed to be a blind superhero who compensates for his lack of sight with heightened other senses.Early Years
Daredevil debuted in 1964 and quickly became a staple of Marvel Comics, known for his complex character and moral dilemmas. His stories often explore themes of justice, faith, and redemption.Character Development
Over the years, Daredevil has evolved from a street-level hero to a complex character dealing with personal and moral dilemmas. His stories often reflect real-world issues, making him a relatable and enduring figure in the Marvel Universe.Cultural Reception
Daredevil has received critical acclaim for its storytelling and character development, particularly in arcs like 'Born Again' and 'Guardian Devil'.Character Details
Real Name:
Matthew Murdock
Aliases:
The Man Without Fear, Devil of Hell's Kitchen
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, Defenders, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Enhanced senses, Expert martial artist, Acrobatics, Lawyer
Equipment:
Billy clubs, Costume
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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Daredevil #1
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Daredevil, Matt Murdock
1st appearance of Foggy Nelson, a lawyer
1st appearance of Karen Page, the love interest of Matt Murdock
1st appearance and origin of Daredevil, Matt Murdock
1st appearance of Foggy Nelson, a lawyer
1st appearance of Karen Page, the love interest of Matt Murdock
Daredevil #2
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Daredevil
2nd appearance of Electro
First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer
2nd appearance of Daredevil
2nd appearance of Electro
First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer
Daredevil #3
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Owl
3rd appearance of Daredevil
1st appearance and origin of the Owl
3rd appearance of Daredevil
Amazing Spider-Man #16
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Spider-Man and Daredevil
4th appearance of Daredevil and first appearance outside of his own title
First meeting of Spider-Man and Daredevil
4th appearance of Daredevil and first appearance outside of his own title
Daredevil #4
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Purple Man aka Killgrave
Daredevil #5
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Redesign of Daredevil's chest emblem
1st appearance of the Matador
Redesign of Daredevil's chest emblem
1st appearance of the Matador
Daredevil #7
Marvel
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1965
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Vol. 1
Debut of Daredevil’s red suit
Marvel Super Heroes #1
Marvel
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1966
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Vol. 1
First one-shot format published by Marvel
Reprint of Daredevil #1, the first appearance of Daredevil, Matt Murdock
First one-shot format published by Marvel
Reprint of Daredevil #1, the first appearance of Daredevil, Matt Murdock
Marvel Tales #11
Marvel
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1967
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Vol. 2
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #16, first meeting of Spider-Man and Daredevil
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #16, first meeting of Spider-Man and Daredevil
Daredevil #37
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
Battle of Daredevil vs Doctor Doom
Daredevil #38
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Gene Colan
Daredevil #41
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
Death of Mike Murdock, Daredevil's twin brother
Daredevil #43
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
First battle Daredevil vs Captain America
Daredevil #57
Marvel
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1969
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Vol. 1
Daredevil reveals his identity to Karen Page
Daredevil #81
Marvel
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1971
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Vol. 1
Begins Daredevil and Black Widow ongoing team-up
Daredevil #92
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
Re-titled Daredevil and the Black Widow from this issue until issue #107 where it reverts to 'Daredevil the Man Without Fear' in issue #108
1st appearance of Damon Dran, the Indestructible Man
Re-titled Daredevil and the Black Widow from this issue until issue #107 where it reverts to 'Daredevil the Man Without Fear' in issue #108
1st appearance of Damon Dran, the Indestructible Man
Daredevil #102
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
First Chris Claremont credited work in comics as 'author'
Claremont received credit on prior issues for years with plot assists as early as X-Men #59 but this issue is his first official credited, scripted story
First Chris Claremont credited work in comics as 'author'
Claremont received credit on prior issues for years with plot assists as early as X-Men #59 but this issue is his first official credited, scripted story
Marvel Adventure featuring Daredevil #1
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Premiere Issue
Daredevil #131
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Bullseye
$0.35 price variant
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #27
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
First artwork on Daredevil by Frank Miller
Daredevil #159
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Frank Miller featuring Bullseye, not in costume
Back-up feature that details the multiple functions and interior mechanisms of Daredevil's billy club
Classic cover art by Frank Miller featuring Bullseye, not in costume
Back-up feature that details the multiple functions and interior mechanisms of Daredevil's billy club
Daredevil #168
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Elektra
1st cameo appearance of Robert 'Goldy' Goldman, dialogue only
First solo written work on Daredevil by Frank Miller - previous co-writer credit first occurred in issue #165
Elektra misspelled 'Elecktra' on the cover
1st appearance and origin of Elektra
1st cameo appearance of Robert 'Goldy' Goldman, dialogue only
First solo written work on Daredevil by Frank Miller - previous co-writer credit first occurred in issue #165
Elektra misspelled 'Elecktra' on the cover
Daredevil #170
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
First appearance of Kingpin in Daredevil title
Kingpin's name is revealed to be Wilson Fisk
First appearance of Kingpin in Daredevil title
Kingpin's name is revealed to be Wilson Fisk
Daredevil #171
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of Daredevil and Kingpin
Marvel Team-Up Annual #4
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
First meeting and team-up of Moon Knight and Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist
First meeting and team-up of Moon Knight and Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist
Daredevil #176
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Stick, the sensei of Daredevil and Elektra
Moon Knight #13
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
First battle of Moon Knight versus Daredevil
Daredevil #178
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Daredevil and the Heroes For Hire, Luke Cage and Iron Fist
First meeting of Daredevil and the Heroes For Hire, Luke Cage and Iron Fist
Daredevil #181
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
Death of Elektra, skewered by Bullseye
Daredevil #183
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
First battle of Daredevil versus the Punisher
Daredevil #184
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
First team-up of the Punisher and Daredevil
Daredevil #196
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
First meeting and team-up of Daredevil and Wolverine
1st appearance of Lord Dark Wind, a scientist who invented the process of adamantium bonding to bone
There are 5 types of adamantium in the mainstream Marvel universe:
Proto - Captain America's shield is made of this kind
Primary - the kind that's bonded to Wolverine's skeleton
Secondary - an adamantium/steel alloy
Beta - a version of True adamantium that changes on a molecular level when grafted to bone
Adamantine - an adamantium/gold alloy
First meeting and team-up of Daredevil and Wolverine
1st appearance of Lord Dark Wind, a scientist who invented the process of adamantium bonding to bone
There are 5 types of adamantium in the mainstream Marvel universe:
Proto - Captain America's shield is made of this kind
Primary - the kind that's bonded to Wolverine's skeleton
Secondary - an adamantium/steel alloy
Beta - a version of True adamantium that changes on a molecular level when grafted to bone
Adamantine - an adamantium/gold alloy
Daredevil #227
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Kingpin discovers Daredevil's identity
Born Again part one begins in #227 and concludes in Daredevil #233
Won the Kirby Award in 1986 for Best Single Issue
Kingpin discovers Daredevil's identity
Born Again part one begins in #227 and concludes in Daredevil #233
Won the Kirby Award in 1986 for Best Single Issue
Daredevil #229
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sister Maggie Murdock, a nun and Daredevil's mother
Origin of Daredevil retold
1st appearance of Sister Maggie Murdock, a nun and Daredevil's mother
Origin of Daredevil retold
Daredevil #230
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Matt Murdock learns that Sister Maggie is his mother
Chapter four of the arc shares its name with the Born Again story which concludes in Daredevil #233
Matt Murdock learns that Sister Maggie is his mother
Chapter four of the arc shares its name with the Born Again story which concludes in Daredevil #233
Daredevil #254
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Typhoid Mary
Daredevil #319
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
"Fall From Grace"
Daredevil #321
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Debut of Daredevil's black armor suit
$2.00 cover price has a glow in the dark cover, $1.25 cover price does not
Debut of Daredevil's black armor suit
$2.00 cover price has a glow in the dark cover, $1.25 cover price does not
Silver Sable and the Wild Pack #23
Marvel
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1994
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Vol. 1
First meeting and battle of Daredevil and Deadpool
Daredevil #1
Marvel
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1998
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Vol. 2
First written work by Kevin Smith on Daredevil title
Daredevil #5
Marvel
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1999
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Vol. 2
Death of Karen Page
Amazing Spider-Man #567
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sasha Kravinoff, the mother of Ana and Vladimir aka Grim Hunter
1st cover appearance of Ana Kravinoff
Spider-Man wears Daredevil suit
1st appearance of Sasha Kravinoff, the mother of Ana and Vladimir aka Grim Hunter
1st cover appearance of Ana Kravinoff
Spider-Man wears Daredevil suit
Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
70th anniversary of Marvel Comics character frame
Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher
70th anniversary of Marvel Comics character frame
Shadowland #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
Introduction of Daredevil Shadowland suit
1st cover appearance of Daredevil Shadowland suit
Variant cover art by Neal Adams
New Avengers #16
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 2
Daredevil joins the Avengers
Variant cover art by Alex Maleev
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Variant cover art by Alex Maleev
Cover art inspired by Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
Variant Venomized cover art by Guiseppe Camuncoli
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