Leap of Faith - Daredevil Jumping On Points!

Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil is one of the most dynamic and tragic heroes in Marvel Comics history. With a large supporting cast like Foggy Nelson and Karen Page along with a rogues gallery including the Kingpin, Bullseye, Elektra, the Owl, and Purple Man… the Man Without Fear has been captivating readers since the 1960s with the recent success of his Disney+ earning him new fans every season.

That being said… one of the biggest challenges facing new comic book readers is where and how do you jump on to a new book?

Thankfully for you new readers, resident Daredevil expert Jon is walking Corey and Dylan through the major creative runs for the Man Without Fear and what are the best jumping on points!

😈 Sit back and relax, True Believers, as the lads cover:

- Stan Lee, Bill Everett, and Jack Kirby’s creation of the character along with the creation of villains the Owl, the Purple Man, and Stilt-Man.

- The shift in issue #7 where Daredevil gains his iconic solid red costume.

- The swashbuckling Silver Age days.

- Frank Miller’s run that changed everything for Matt Murdock and as the Kingpin is introduced as his major antagonist along with the Hand, Elektra, Bullseye, and more.

- Frank’s return to Daredevil for the iconic Born Again storyline.

- The introduction of the Marvel Knights line of comics with filmmaker Kevin Smith’s run on Daredevil and the death of Karen Page.

- Brian Michael Bendis’ run with the introduction of Sammy Silk, the status quo shift for the Kingpin and Vanessa Fisk, Matt Murdock’s short-lived marriage, and Daredevil’s arrest.

- Ed Brubaker’s continuation of Bendis’ story of Murdock in prison and ending with the Shadowland storyline.

- Mark Waid’s returning Daredevil to his swashbuckling roots as he tries to hide his depression in an atypical run.

- Charles Soule’s run that proves to be influential to the Daredevil: Born Again television series that returns Daredevil to his New York roots and the Kingpin becomes Mayor of NYC.

This is a great episode for longtime fans of ol’ Hornhead or new fans looking to learn more about the iconic vigilante from Hell’s Kitchen!

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