Publication Date: 19th Dec 2024
NOTE: Due to the length of this character's Biography, we have created a Page Summary table below to help readers jump to a specific section of the Biography.
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| Page 1 - Origin and early history, as retold via multiple stories over decades. [Daredevil: Man Without Fear #1-5, Daredevil (1st series) #1, numerous flashbacks] |
| Page 2 - Backstory continues. Matt meets Foggy Nelson, Elektra Natchios & Karen Page. First outing as Daredevil. [Daredevil (1st series) #1, numerous flashbacks] |
| Page 3 - Early adventures of Daredevil. Introduction of villains Owl, Purple Man & Matador, meets Spider-Man. [Daredevil (1st series) #2-5] |
| Page 4 - Introductions of Mr. Fear, Stilt-Man, & Ani-Men, fights political intrigue of the Organizer of the Reform Party, meets Namor the Sub-Mariner & Fantastic Four. [Daredevil (1st series) #6-11, Fantastic Four (1st series) #39-40] |
| Page 5 - Teams up with Ka-Zar against the Plunderer, faces Ox of the Enforcers, teams-up with Spider-Man against the Masked Marauder, first battle against the Gladiator. [Daredevil (1st series) #12-21, Daredevil (2nd series) #66-69, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3] |
| Page 6 - Continues fight with Masked Marauder & Gladiator and faces their Tri-Man android, introduction of fake "twin brother" Mike Murdock identity, fights Stilt-Man, Cobra, Mr. Hyde, Electro, Beetle, Leap-Frog, & Gladiator. [Daredevil (1st series) #22-35, Daredevil Annual (1st series) #1] |
| Page 7 - Faces the Trapster, then later the Exterminator. Teams up with Fantastic Four against Doctor Doom, Foggy becomes District Attorney. First appearance of the Jester. Fakes death of "twin brother" Mike Murdock. [Daredevil (1st series) #35-48, Fantastic Four (1st series) #73] |
| Page 8 - Begins long conflict with Starr Saxon, first fighting his "plastoid" android and then when Saxon adopts the Mr. Fear II identity. Reveals his identity to Karen Page, rather than lose her. Tries to thwart latest criminal mastermind named Crime-Wave. [Daredevil (1st series) #49-58] |
| Page 9 - Foils & unmasks Crime-Wave. Defeats team-up of Cobra, Mr. Hyde & the Jester. Encounters a criminal Nighthawk and faces the Gladiator again. Attempts to reconnect with Karen in California but returns to New York. Teams up with the Black Panther against the Zodiac. Forced to testify as witness in court as Daredevil. Meets Black Widow. Reconnects with Karen one more time. [Daredevil (1st series) #59-86] |
| Page 10 - Moves to San Francisco with Natasha. Defends the Hulk in court. First time someone announced publicly that there was a connection between Matt Murdock & Daredevil. Offered but declines membership in the Avengers. Joins law firm, which becomes Broderick, Sloan & Murdock. [Daredevil (1st series) #87-101, Incredible Hulk (2nd series) #152-153] |
| Page 11 - Runs afoul with senior partner, Kerwin J. Broderick. Encounters & fights Moondragon, then they bring down Broderick together. Fights Black Spectre, leading to a showdown at the White House in Washington, D.C. [Daredevil (1st series) #102-112, Marvel Two-In-One #3] |
| Page 12 - Assists Foggy Nelson's sister, leading to an encounter with the Man-Thing. Teams-up with Spider-Man against Unholy Three. Pulled into the Game of the Galaxies with the Defenders, outsmarts the Grandmaster. Aids Defenders against the Sons of the Serpent .[Daredevil (1st series) #113-124, Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #25, Giant-Size Defenders #3, Defenders (1st series) #24-25] |
| Page 13 - Meets Heather Glenn & starts up legal aid clinic. Foggy loses re-election as DA, joins Matt's new clinic. First encounter with Bullseye. [Daredevil (1st series) #124-143] |
| Page 14 - Faces the Owl, Bullseye & the Purple Man. Reveals identity to Heather, who rejects him. Teams-up with the Thing against the Mad-Thinker, then Spider-Man against the Owl. First Ben Urich. [Daredevil (1st series) #144-154, Marvel Two-In-One #37-40, Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #73] |
| Page 15 - Hires wheelchair-bound Becky Blake at the legal aid clinic, faces Death-Stalker, aids Spider-Man against the Masked Marauder again, Captain America against Doctor Faustus and (as Murdock) represents the Avengers before Senate committee. Defeats Bullseye with help of Black Widow. [Daredevil (1st series) #155-161, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #26-28, Captain America (1st series) #234-236, Avengers (1st series) #190-191] |
| Page 16 - Encounters Hulk again, barely surviving. Secret identity deduced by Ben Urich. Battles Doctor Octopus, the Gladiator & the Mauler. Aids the Defenders against the Mandrill. Reveals identity to Elektra. Reluctantly saves life of Bullseye. [Daredevil (1st series) #163-169, Defenders (1st series) #88-91] |
| Page 17 - First encounter with the Kingpin, convinces the Gladiator (Melvin Potter) not to return to crime, first appearance of the Hand, breaks up with Heather, closes legal aid clinic. [Daredevil (1st series) #171-175] |
| Page 18 - Seeks aid of old mentor Stick (first appearance). Encounters Power Man & Iron Fist. Elektra is killed by Bullseye. [Daredevil (1st series) #176-182] |
| Page 19 - Provides legal aid to Kyle Richmond (Nighthawk) and helps Defenders thwart the Secret Empire. Encounters the Punisher. Proposes marriage to Heather. [Daredevil (1st series) #183-188, Defenders (1st series) #106-107] |
| Page 20 - Engagement to Heather ends. Attempts (succeeds?) to stop the Hand from resurrecting Elektra. Meets Yuriko during trip to Japan. Stops himself from killing Bullseye. [Daredevil (1st series) #189-200] |
| Page 21 - Runs afoul with African chieftan Micah Synn, who causes trouble on multiple levels. Meets Glorianna O’Breen and the two grow close. Barely escapes after being lured into a mansion filled with traps. Finally defeats Micah Synn, who is arrested. [Daredevil (1st series) #202-214] |
| Page 22 - Discovers his ex-fiancé Heather has committed suicide. Sight temporarily restored by the Beyonder. Teams-up with Spider-Man against the Sin-Eater, learning Spidey's secret identity in the process. [Daredevil (1st series) #215-226, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #107-110] |
| Page 23 - Secret identity is learned by the Kingpin, who does everything he can to ruin Matt Murdock's life & reputation. First Nuke. [Daredevil (1st series) #227-233, "Born Again"] |
| Page 24 - Aids Spider-Man during the Gang War but ends the war by smuggling the Kingpin back into the city. Focuses his attention on Hell's Kitchen. Attempts to help legal case of blinded boy, only for it to backfire. Teams-up with Wolverine against Bushwacker. Encounters Bullet. Helps defend Manhattan against attack by Apocalypse's Horsemen. [Daredevil (1st series) #234-252, Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #284-288] |
| Page 25 - Encounters the Kingpin's latest threat - Typhoid Mary, who is able to mask her civilian identity from Daredevil's senses. As Mary, she helps Matt bring justice to blinded boy by defeating the chemical company in court. Nearly killed when the Kingpin's plan with Typhoid comes together. Left by Karen when she learns of his infidelity with Mary. Survives the Inferno event. [Daredevil (1st series) #253-266] |
| Page 26 - Survives metaphysical battle against Blackheart, the son of Mephisto. Has a mental breakdown and becomes "Jack Murdock." Eventually recalls his past and reclaims identity of Daredevil after battle with Bullseye. Reconciles with Karen Page. Uses the law to bring down the Kingpin. [Daredevil (1st series) #267-300] |
| Page 27 - Restarts practice with Foggy Nelson, fights with other heroes during the Infinity War, dons new costume. Identity outed by newspaper, leading him to fake Matt Murdock's death and become "New Daredevil". [Daredevil (1st series) #301-325] |
| Page 28 - Comes into conflict with techno-anarchist cell of Hydra, learns Kingpin is plotting his return, learns of death of ex-girlfriend Glorianna O'Breen. Has a mental break and begins to think of his conscience as another being. Reverts to his original, yellow costume. With help, restores his mental stability, reclaims classic red costume. Foggy learns his secret identity. [Daredevil (1st series) #326-353] |
| Page 29 - With Foggy, accepts position at the firm of Rosalind “Razor” Sharpe. Defends Mr. Hyde in court, then defeats Mysterio and the Absorbing Man. Watches Natasha suffering after the death of the Avengers in Onslaught. [Daredevil (1st series) #353-361] |
| Page 30 - Learns of plan with Mr. Fear and Osborn Chemicals. Briefly reunited with Elektra, tries to help Black Widow against the Russian mob. [Daredevil (1st series) #361-371, Elektra (1st series) #10-13] |
| Page 31 - Defends Karen Page in court, clearing her name, and thwarts plan of Mr. Fear. Accepts undercover mission from S.H.I.E.L.D., becoming "Laurent Levasseur. Aids Nighthawk against Mephisto. [Daredevil (1st series) #372-380, Nighthawk (1st series) #1-3] |
| Page 32 - Becomes involved in a baby believed to be the Anti-Christ. Witnesses Bullseye killing Karen Page. Agrees to found new Nelson & Mudock firm with Foggy, distancing from Sharpe. [Daredevil (2nd series) #1-8] |
| Page 33 - Begins relationship with Maya, who is the Kingpin's latest agent, Echo. Joins forces with unoffical group of heroes, including Moon Knight, Black Widow and Dagger. Team-up with Spider-Man against Gang of Four. [Daredevil (2nd series) #11-19, Marvel Knights (1st series) #1-19, Daredevil / Spider-Man #1-4] |
| Page 34 - Nelson & Murdock accept client who wishes to sue Daredevil, so Daredevil hires lawyer Kate Vinokur to defend himself. Trial becomes a farce, ending in a mistrial & settlement. [Daredevil (2nd series) #21-25, Daredevil: Redemption #1-6, Marvel Knights (2nd series) #1-6] |
| Page 35 - Kingpin underling Sammy Silke learns of Daredevil's secret identity and teams up with Kingpin's son to bring down Fisk. Although they fail, Daredevil's identity is made public, though Murdock sues the paper to retract the claim. [Daredevil (2nd series) #26-37] |
| Page 36 - Nelson & Murdock defend the White Tiger in court. They eventually clear him but not before a guilty verdict and the Tiger's death. Meets Milla Donovan. Rematches with the Owl & then Bullseye. Declares himself the one who runs Hell's Kitchen. [Daredevil (2nd series) #38-50] |
| Page 37 - Disappears into Daredevil identity. Participates in Nick Fury's illegal Latverian adventure. Begins dating Milla and marries her. Becomes involved in the tragic life of Maggie Farrell. Milla leaves him after marriage called into question. [Daredevil (2nd series) #52-60, Secret War #1-5, Daredevil: Father #1-6] |
| Page 38 - Used by the Black Widow to "hide in plain sight." Helps train Angela del Toro to become the new White Tiger. Attacked by Wolverine in latest plot by the Hand. Actions in Fury's Secret War plot comes back to haunt him. Assist Cap's "new" Avengers team. Teams-up with the Punisher against Hammerhead & the Jackal. [Daredevil (2nd series) #61-75, Wolverine (3rd series) #23-24, New Avengers (1st series) #1-3, 11, Captain Universe / Daredevil #1, Daredevil vs. Punisher #1-6] |
| Page 39 - Milla returns. Kingpin weaponizes the FBI on Daredevil, resulting in Matt Murdock's arrest. When Foggy is apparently killed, Matt escapes to bring his killer to justice. Aided by Dakota North, the Punisher and Iron Fist, Daredevil follows the trail to Monaco. [Daredevil (2nd series) #76-81] |
| Page 40 - In Monaco, Daredevil faces the Matador and Tombstone, after which he learns that the mastermind is Vanessa Fisk, wife of the Kingpin. Reluctantly accepts deal with Vanessa to restore his life and secret identity. Learns that Foggy Nelson's death was faked. Forced to bring down the Gladiator, who apparently returned to crime. Discovers truth that Mr. Fear was behind Gladiator's recidivism, Milla is dosed by fear toxin and has to be institutionalized. [Daredevil (2nd series) #89-105] |
| Page 41 - Assists Dakota North in an investigation. Aids Spider-Man on several cases. Has one-night stand with Dakota North. After several fights with Lady Bullseye, agent of the Hand, accepts alliance with Kingpin against the ninja clan. Ends law firm with Foggy, ends marriage to Milla, accepts invitation by the Hand to become its new leader. [Daredevil (2nd series) #106-119, Daredevil (1st series) #500, Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) #565-566] |
| Page 42 - "Lord Daredevil" utilizes the Hand against the criminals and corrupt cops of New York, prompting a confrontation with Norman Osborn's HAMMER. Adopts new black costume, kills Bullseye on live television. Heroes unite against him, freeing Daredevil from demonic possession. [Daredevil (1st series) #501-512, Shadowland #1-5, Shadowland crossover] |
| Page 43 - Now free of his possession but wanted by the police, Matt asks the Black Panther to take his place in Hell's Kitchen. Matt travels the country on a "Walkabout" for a time before returning to New York. Reconciles with Foggy and reforms Nelson & Murdock, becomes aquainted with Assistant District Attorney Kirsten McDuffie. After aiding them, Daredevil is offered and accepts membership in Luke Cage's Avengers. [Daredevil (1st series) #512, Shadowland: After the Fall #1, Black Panther: Man Without Fear #513, Daredevil: Reborn #1-4, Avengers (4th series) #17, Daredevil (3rd series) #1-6, New Avengers (2nd series) #16, 19-23] |
| Page 44 - Works with and romances the Black Cat, comes into conflict with the Mole Man, tracks down "Omegadrive." Beings relationship with Kirsten. Runs afoul of Latveria, resulting in a nanobot infection that affects his senses. Saved via brain surgery by a shrunken Hank Pym. Foggy questions Matt's sanity, ending (again) their law firm. [Daredevil (3rd series) #7-16, Daredevil: Dark Nights #1-3] |
| Page 45 - Begins to question sense of reality until realizing it's the work of the Coyote. Kirsten learns Matt's secret from a drunken Foggy and breaks up with him. Learns Foggy has cancer. Faces Ikari, an foe with the same powers as he. Ultimately defeats Ikari, his ally Lady Bullseye and Bullseye himself. Takes on Bruce Banner (Hulk) as a client. [Daredevil (3rd series) #17-27, New Avengers (2nd series) #31-34, Indestructible Hulk #9-10] |
| Page 46 - Reluctantly takes case of childhood bully, Nate Hackett. Hires former DA and girlfriend Kirsten McDuffie at law firm. Attempts to quell race riot started by Sons of the Serpent. Admits openly in court (as Matt Murdock) that he is Daredevil, leading to his disbarment. [Daredevil (3rd series) #28-36] |
| Page 47 - Moves back to San Francisco with Kirsten, opening law practice of McDuffie & Murdoch. Intervenes in rivalry between the Owl & the Shroud. Has heart-to-heart discussion with Sister Margaret, who finally admits to being his mom. Comes into conflict with the Purple Children, the offspring of the Purple Man, then with an "inverted" Tony Stark. Defends "Man Without Fear" moniker from the Stunt-Master. [Daredevil (4th series) #1-12, Superior Iron Man #1-4] |
| Page 48 - Relationship with Kirsten grows stronger. Forgoes wearing a costume and instead dons Daredevil-themed business suits. Runs afoul again with the Kingpin, who hires Ikari to kill him. Returns to New York, after home burned by Typhoid Mary. Utilizes powers of Purple Children to restore his secret identity. [Daredevil (4th series) #13-20] |
| Page 49 - Law license restored, becomes assistant district attorney. Adopts new costume, works against cult leader Tenfingers. Works with Punisher against Russian mob. Briefly believes he shares a daughter with Elektra. Request aid from Spider-Man on a case. Represents Hawkeye in murder trial for killing the Hulk. First encounter with homicidal artist Muse. [Daredevil (5th series) #1-14, Daredevil / Punisher: Seventh Circle #1-4, Civil War II #3-5, The Accused #1] |
| Page 50 - Briefly joins Luke Cage's impromtu group of Defenders. Attempts to use office to incorporate costumed crime-fighters under informant program. Prosecution of criminal leads Nelson & Murdock to argue before the Supreme Court and win. Kingpin elected mayor of New York and begins campaign against vigilantes. [Daredevil (5th series) #16-28, Defenders (5th series) #1-6, Daredevil (1st series) #595-596] |
| Page 51 - Unmasks to Luke Cage, Iron Fist & Jessica Jones. Accepts Kingpin's offer to become deputy mayor. Following the Hand's assassination attempt on Kingpin, Matt Murdock becomes mayor of New York. Leads city through supernatural attack of the Beast. Briefly given powers of Asgardian god Heimdall. Forms investigative team to prove Kingpin rigged his election. An Inhuman with reality-altering powers accidentally conjures Mike Murdock twin identity into a real person. Involved in a car accident, confined to a wheelchair during recovery. [Defenders (5th series) #6-10, Daredevil (2nd series) #597-612, War of Realms, Marvel Knights 20th #1-6, Man Without Fear #1-6] |
| Page 52 - Returns to life as Daredevil, though diminished. Criminal was killed due to Daredevil's negligence. Aided first by the Punisher & then by Spider-Man, Matt gives up his Daredevil identity. Months later is brought back (though without costume) due to intrigue with the Libris crime family. With help from Elektra, Daredevil follows political intrigue leading to the governor & his billionaire donors. [Daredevil (6th series) #1-16] |
| Page 53 - Gang war erupts in Hell's Kitchen, orchestrated to drive down real estate pricing. Finds unexpected assistance from the Kingpin. Reclaims Daredevil identity. Ultimately pleads guilty to manslaughter of deceased criminal but manages to serve time with his mask on and secret identity intact. [Daredevil (6th series) #17-24, Daredevil Annual #1] |
| Page 54 - Now in prison, becomes a target by the corrupt warden. Accepts offer from officials in investigation of warden but insists on serving his full sentence. Learning Bullseye is on the loose, escapes prison and aids Elektra in bringing him down. Conviction is overturned and Daredevil is freed. Kingpin begins to realize that he has forgotten something important about Daredevil, helps push anti-vigilante Powers Act. Upon recalling Daredevil's secret, Kingpin kills Matt's "twin," Mike Murdock, which ultimately brings him down. Luke Cage is soon after elected mayor of New York. [Daredevil (6th series) #25-36, Devil’s Reign crossover] |
| Page 55 - Runs into old law school friend, Robert "Goldy" Goldman, who claims to be a guardian angel. Follows Elektra to former mentor Stick who is running a group for former mercenaries and Hand ninjas in a group called the Fist. There, Matt marries Elektra. Attempts to fulfill prophecy unleashes incredibly but demonic magical power. After revelling in it for some time, Daredevil rejects it and journeys to Hell to fight the devil as the Hand of God. [Daredevil (7th series) #1-14, Daredevil (8th series) #1] |