Daredevil (Vol 1 1964) Issues 1-50
Daredevil Issues 1-50, showcases Stan Lee's masterful writing and the artistic brilliance of Jack Kirby, John Romita, Gene Colan, Frank Giacoia, and others. Lee's storytelling delves into Matt Murdock's dual life as lawyer and vigilante, exploring themes of justice and sacrifice. With Kirby's dynamic artwork and Romita's emotive linework, each issue pulsates with tension, bringing Hell's Kitchen to life. Colan's atmospheric illustrations and Giacoia's precise inking deepen the series' impact. Key Issues include;
#1 - 1st appearance & origin of Daredevil (Matt Murdock), Foggy Nelson, Karen Page
#2 - 2nd appearance of Daredevil & Electro, 1st crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four
#3 - 1st appearance & origin of the Owl, 3rd appearance of Daredevil
#4 - 1st appearance & origin of Purple Man (Killgrave)
#5 - 1st appearance of the Matador, Redesign of Daredevil's chest emblem
#6 - 1st appearance of Mr Fear, Zoltan Drago
#7 - Debut of Daredevil’s classic red costume
#8 - 1st appearance and origin of Stilt-Man
#10 - 1st team appearance of the Ani-Men: Cat, Frog, Bird, Ape
#12 - 1st appearance of the Plunderer
#13 - 1st appearance of Anti-Metal, Origin of the Plunderer, Origin of Ka-Zar
#16 - 1st appearance of the Masked Marauder
#18 - 1st appearance & origin of Gladiator
#25 - 1st appearance of Leap Frog (Vincent Patilio)
#37 - Classic battle of Daredevil vs Dr Doom
#39 - 1st appearance of Exterminator (later Death-Stalker)
#42 - 1st appearance and origin of Jester
#43 - 1st Daredevil vs Captain America
#49 - 1st appearance of Starr Saxon, (later Mr Fear then Machinesmith)
