Show pageBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Matt Murdock ====== ===== Part 1: The Dossier: An At-a-Glance Summary ===== * **Core Identity:** **Matthew "Matt" Murdock is a brilliant and devoutly Catholic defense attorney who, after being blinded by a radioactive substance that heightened his remaining senses to superhuman levels, wages a relentless, two-front war on crime in New York's Hell's Kitchen as the costumed vigilante known as Daredevil.** * **Key Takeaways:** * **Role in the Universe:** Daredevil is the quintessential "street-level" hero of the Marvel Universe. He operates not on a cosmic or global scale, but in the gritty, crime-ridden alleyways of Hell's Kitchen, protecting the common person. He is both a literal and figurative [[the_defenders|defender]] of the innocent, using the law by day and his fists by night. His story is a deeply personal exploration of justice, faith, guilt, and the human capacity to endure suffering. * **Primary Impact:** Matt Murdock's greatest influence is his establishment of a darker, more psychologically complex tone for mainstream comics. Groundbreaking runs by creators like Frank Miller, Brian Michael Bendis, and Ed Brubaker transformed the character from a second-string swashbuckler into a tortured, noir-inspired protagonist. This "deconstruction" of the superhero archetype paved the way for more mature and character-driven storytelling across the industry. * **Key Incarnations:** The fundamental origin is similar, but the tone and execution differ significantly. In the Earth-616 comics, Matt Murdock's world, while gritty, is fully integrated with the fantastic elements of the Marvel Universe—he has fought alongside [[spider-man]] and the [[avengers]]. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (primarily the Netflix series), his story is presented with a stark, brutal realism, focusing almost exclusively on street-level crime and the visceral, psychological cost of his vigilantism, with supernatural elements like [[the_hand|The Hand]] being treated with a more grounded, mysterious horror approach. ===== Part 2: Origin and Evolution ===== ==== Publication History and Creation ==== Matt Murdock first appeared in **//Daredevil #1//**, published by Marvel Comics in April 1964. He was co-created by writer-editor [[stan_lee]] and artist Bill Everett, with input on character design and costume from Jack Kirby. Lee has stated he was inspired by the concept of a blind hero who could "see" in other ways, challenging the conventional superhero mold. He wanted to explore the idea of a disability becoming the source of a character's greatest strength. The original costume, a striking combination of yellow, black, and red, was designed by Everett and reflected the acrobatics and "daredevil" circus performer theme. This initial version was a relatively lighthearted, wisecracking hero in the classic Silver Age Marvel style, often compared to Spider-Man. It wasn't until issue #7 that legendary artist Wally Wood introduced the iconic, solid-dark-red costume that has defined the character for decades. However, the character's modern identity was forged in the late 1970s and early 1980s when writer and artist [[frank_miller]] took over the title. Miller injected a heavy dose of gritty crime noir, martial arts cinema, and complex psychological drama into the series. He introduced key characters like [[elektra_natchios]] and Stick, elevated [[wilson_fisk_kingpin|The Kingpin]] from a Spider-Man villain to Daredevil's arch-nemesis, and established the deep-seated Catholic guilt that defines Matt's internal conflicts. Miller's work, particularly in the "Born Again" storyline and the "The Man Without Fear" miniseries, is considered the definitive take on the character and has influenced virtually every Daredevil story since. ==== In-Universe Origin Story ==== The core components of Matt Murdock's origin remain consistent across his primary versions, but the details, tone, and focus vary significantly, reflecting the different mediums and narrative goals. === Earth-616 (Prime Comic Universe) === Matthew Murdock was raised in the working-class neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, New York, by his single father, Jonathan "Battlin' Jack" Murdock. Jack was a journeyman boxer who, despite his own tough profession, pushed Matt to study relentlessly. He wanted his son to become a doctor or a lawyer—a "somebody"—and not end up a washed-up fighter like himself. This pressure earned Matt the cruel nickname "Daredevil" from neighborhood bullies who mocked him for always having his head in a book instead of playing with them. One fateful day, a young Matt saw a blind man walking into the path of an oncoming truck. In a selfless act of heroism, Matt pushed the man to safety. However, the truck, which was carrying radioactive waste, swerved and a cannister fell, striking Matt in the face and permanently blinding him. The radioactive isotope did more than just take his sight; it caused a mutagenic change that amplified his remaining four senses—hearing, smell, touch, and taste—to superhuman levels. Most critically, it granted him a unique "Radar Sense," a form of echolocation that gives him a 360-degree awareness of his surroundings, superior to normal vision in many ways. Shortly after his accident, Jack Murdock, in need of a comeback, signed with a crooked promoter known as The Fixer. He was ordered to take a dive in a high-profile fight. Seeing his son Matt in the audience, Jack was filled with pride and defiance. He refused to throw the fight and won, earning a brief moment of glory. For his insubordination, The Fixer had Jack Murdock ambushed and murdered in an alley. Orphaned and alone, the young, blind Matt was eventually found by a mysterious and harsh sensei named Stick. Stick, a fellow blind man and leader of a secret warrior order called the Chaste, recognized Matt's potential. He trained Matt to master his new senses, turning them from a painful sensory overload into precise tools. He also trained him in a variety of martial arts, honing him into a living weapon. Their relationship was fraught with conflict, as Stick's ruthless philosophy clashed with Matt's burgeoning sense of morality, and Stick eventually abandoned him. Matt kept his promise to his father, attending Columbia Law School where he met his future best friend and law partner, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, and his first love, Elektra Natchios. After graduating with honors, he and Foggy opened their own law firm in Hell's Kitchen. But Matt knew the law alone was not enough to stop men like The Fixer. Using cloth from his father's boxing robes, he created his first costume and hunted down his father's killers, bringing them to justice. He adopted the childhood taunt as his mantle, becoming the vigilante Daredevil, the Man Without Fear. === Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) === The MCU origin, detailed primarily in the Netflix series //Daredevil//, closely follows the comic book framework but with a much greater emphasis on grounded realism and psychological depth. The core accident is nearly identical: a nine-year-old Matt Murdock (portrayed by Skylar Gaertner) saves a man from a Rand Corporation truck, resulting in a chemical spill that blinds him and enhances his other senses. The series vividly portrays the immediate aftermath, showing a terrified Matt overwhelmed by a cacophony of sounds and smells, a sensory hell that he must learn to control. His father, "Battlin' Jack" Murdock (John Patrick Hayden), is a boxer on the decline, and his relationship with Matt is the emotional core of the origin. Jack's unwavering love and his desperate desire for Matt to have a better life are palpable. The MCU version of Jack is also killed by Roscoe Sweeney (The Fixer's equivalent) for refusing to throw a fight, a pivotal event that instills in Matt a deep-seated rage and a need for justice that the legal system cannot satisfy. After his father's death, Matt is placed in Saint Agnes Orphanage, where his Catholic faith is solidified. He is later found by an elderly, blind man named Stick (Scott Glenn). The MCU's portrayal of Stick is even more brutal and emotionally distant than his comic counterpart. He refers to Matt's training as a "war" and teaches him to filter the sensory world and fight with brutal efficiency. He abandons Matt when he senses the boy developing an emotional attachment, believing it to be a weakness. The MCU origin differentiates itself by showing Matt's first steps as a vigilante in great detail. Instead of immediately donning a costume, he begins his crusade wearing a simple black mask and tactical clothing, inspired by Frank Miller's //The Man Without Fear// miniseries. This "proto-Daredevil" is not a graceful acrobat but a brawler who gets beaten, stabbed, and broken, highlighting the immense physical toll of his mission. His journey to becoming the red-suited Daredevil is a gradual process, driven by the escalation of his war against Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) and the need for better protection, leading him to commission his armored suit from the specialist Melvin Potter. The MCU meticulously tracks Matt's internal struggle, focusing on his Catholic guilt and the moral conflict of using violence to achieve peace, a theme he constantly debates with his priest, Father Lantom. ===== Part 3: Abilities, Equipment & Personality ===== Matt Murdock's capabilities are a unique blend of superhuman senses, peak human physicality, and a brilliant legal mind, creating a hero who fights his battles on multiple fronts. === Earth-616 (Prime Comic Universe) === ==== Powers and Abilities ==== * **Superhuman Senses:** Matt's primary power set. The radioactive exposure heightened his four remaining senses to levels far beyond human capability. * **Radar Sense:** This is his most famous and complex ability. It functions as a form of active echolocation and ambient energy perception. It allows him to perceive the exact shape, location, and density of objects in his vicinity, creating a 3D "impression" of the world in his mind. It is so precise he can detect the subtle atmospheric pressure changes of a person walking into a room. It is also his primary weakness; an overwhelming cacophony of noise or a sudden, massive disruption (like an explosion) can disorient him completely. * **Superhuman Hearing:** He can hear a heartbeat from twenty feet away, allowing him to function as a human lie detector by monitoring changes in heart rate. He can isolate a single conversation in a loud crowd from blocks away. * **Superhuman Smell:** He can identify individuals by their unique scent, track them for miles, and detect trace amounts of chemicals or ingredients with pinpoint accuracy. * **Superhuman Touch:** His sense of touch is sensitive enough to read the ink on a printed page by feeling the faint impressions on the paper. He can also feel minute changes in temperature and air pressure, allowing him to sense approaching people or projectiles. * **Superhuman Taste:** He can identify every single ingredient in a food or drink he consumes. * **Peak Human Physical Condition:** Through a lifetime of relentless training, Matt has pushed his body to the absolute peak of human potential in strength, speed, agility, stamina, and reflexes. He is an Olympic-level athlete and acrobat. * **Master Martial Artist:** Daredevil is one of the most formidable hand-to-hand combatants in the Marvel Universe. He was trained by Stick in Ninjutsu and has mastered numerous martial arts, including Aiki-Jujutsu, Aikido, Judo, Karate, and Boxing (from his father). He seamlessly blends these styles into a unique and highly effective form of combat that leverages his acrobatic ability and 360-degree sensory awareness. * **Genius-Level Intellect & Master Lawyer:** Matt is a brilliant legal strategist with a profound understanding of the American justice system. His logical and deductive reasoning skills are on par with his physical prowess. He often uses his legal knowledge to outmaneuver his opponents when brute force is not an option. ==== Equipment & Costume ==== * **Billy Club:** Daredevil's signature weapon, designed by Matt himself. It appears to be a simple red cane for the blind but is a multi-purpose tool. It can be separated into two fighting batons (escrima sticks), or connected by an internal, high-tensile cable to be used as nunchaku or a grappling hook for traversing the city's rooftops. It contains advanced internal mechanisms, including a wire-launcher and a microphone for eavesdropping. * **Costume:** Originally yellow and red, his most iconic suit is the solid dark red one with horns on the cowl, symbolizing his "devil" persona. Over the years, he has worn various versions, including an armored suit for added protection against gunfire and blades, and a more intimidating black and red suit during his time leading The Hand in the "Shadowland" storyline. ==== Personality ==== Matt Murdock is a man defined by contradiction and internal conflict. * **Catholic Guilt:** His faith is central to his character. He is a devout Catholic who constantly struggles with the morality of his violent actions as Daredevil. He frequently seeks confession, not for absolution, but to engage in a theological debate with himself about whether he is a servant of God or a sinner succumbing to the devil within. * **Self-Destructive Tendencies:** A recurring theme in his life is a pattern of pushing away those who love him, believing he will inevitably bring them harm. This leads to immense loneliness and personal tragedy, often of his own making. * **Unyielding Will:** Despite constant physical and emotional suffering, Matt possesses an unbreakable will. He has had his life systematically dismantled by his enemies on multiple occasions, only to rebuild himself and continue his fight with renewed determination. He is, truly, the Man Without Fear. === Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) === The MCU's portrayal is a masterclass in adaptation, taking the core comic concepts and filtering them through a lens of brutal realism. ==== Abilities ==== His abilities are functionally the same as in the comics, but their depiction is far more visceral and grounded. * **"A World on Fire":** The MCU visualizes his sensory perception as a "world on fire," an abstract landscape of sound, scent, and texture. This effectively conveys the overwhelming nature of his powers and how he has learned to navigate it. * **Grounded Combat:** While still an exceptional fighter, the MCU's Daredevil (Charlie Cox) is less of a flawless acrobat and more of a gritty brawler. The fight choreography is famous for its "one-shot" sequences that emphasize his exhaustion and endurance. He takes a tremendous amount of punishment, often ending fights bruised, bleeding, and barely standing. His fighting style is a raw mix of boxing, Muay Thai, and martial arts, focused on brutal efficiency. * **Human Lie Detector:** The MCU places a heavy emphasis on his ability to hear heartbeats, making it a critical tool both in his vigilantism and his legal practice. ==== Equipment & Costume ==== The evolution of his gear is a key part of his character arc. * **The Black Suit:** For the entirety of the first season, he wears a simple black outfit consisting of tactical pants, combat boots, and a black mask covering the top half of his face. It offers no real protection and symbolizes his raw, unrefined beginnings as a vigilante. * **The Red Armored Suit:** Created by Melvin Potter, this suit is a direct upgrade. It's not just symbolic; it's a necessary piece of armor that allows him to survive the increasingly dangerous threats he faces. The suit is reinforced to protect against knives and small-arms fire, and the helmet contains technology that helps him better focus his senses. The billy club is also introduced with this suit, functioning as both a grappling device and a versatile melee weapon. ==== Personality ==== Charlie Cox's portrayal dives deep into the psychological toll of Matt's life. * **The Cost of Violence:** The MCU intensely focuses on the physical and emotional cost of his crusade. Every punch he throws seems to have weight, and every injury he sustains is a stark reminder of his vulnerability. * **Intense Moral Conflict:** The series revolves around Matt's internal war over his methods. He is adamant about his "no-kill" rule, which puts him in direct ideological conflict with characters like Frank Castle, [[the_punisher|The Punisher]]. His conversations with Father Lantom are central to the show, exploring whether he is acting out of a desire for justice or a need to unleash his own inner darkness. The question "Am I the devil?" is one he asks himself constantly. ===== Part 4: Key Relationships & Network ===== Matt Murdock's life is defined by a small, tight-knit group of allies he constantly struggles to protect and a rogues' gallery of villains who are often deeply personal reflections of his own darkness. ==== Core Allies ==== * **Franklin "Foggy" Nelson:** Matt's best friend since their days at Columbia Law, his law partner at Nelson & Murdock, and his ultimate moral anchor. Foggy represents the world Matt fights to protect—a world of order, law, and normalcy. Their friendship is the most consistent and important relationship in Matt's life, though it is frequently tested to its breaking point by the secrets and dangers of Matt's double life. Foggy's discovery of Matt's identity is a pivotal moment in nearly every Daredevil continuity, forcing Matt to confront the real-world consequences of his actions on those he loves. * **Karen Page:** Initially the first client of Nelson & Murdock, Karen quickly becomes their indispensable office manager and a brilliant investigative journalist in her own right. Her relationship with Matt is complex, evolving from friendship to a deep, often tragic romance. In the comics, her story takes a dark turn, leading to her betraying Matt's identity to the Kingpin for drug money in the "Born Again" storyline, a sin she spends the rest of her life atoning for before being tragically murdered by Bullseye. The MCU version is a more proactive and stable character, a key part of "Team Daredevil" who discovers his identity and becomes one of his most trusted confidants. * **Elektra Natchios:** Matt's great and terrible love. They met and fell in love in college, but Elektra's innate capacity for violence and thirst for revenge drove them apart. She becomes a world-renowned assassin, often working for the highest bidder, including The Kingpin. Her path constantly intersects with Matt's, putting them at odds as often as it brings them together. She is his equal in combat and his opposite in morality. Her death at the hands of Bullseye is one of the most defining moments of Matt's life, and her subsequent resurrections by [[the_hand|The Hand]] only add to their tragic cycle of love and conflict. * **Stick:** Matt's blind and merciless mentor. As the leader of the Chaste, an ancient order dedicated to fighting The Hand, Stick is a pragmatic and brutal warrior who views emotion as a fatal weakness. He trained both Matt and Elektra, but ultimately disowned them both for what he perceived as their sentimentality. He is a difficult and often antagonistic father figure, providing Matt with crucial skills but also a great deal of psychological trauma. ==== Arch-Enemies ==== * **Wilson Fisk (The Kingpin):** Daredevil's true arch-nemesis. On the surface, Fisk is a publicly beloved philanthropist and businessman, but in reality, he is the ruthless and brilliant ruler of New York's criminal underworld. The Kingpin is not a costumed supervillain; he is a force of nature. He is Matt Murdock's dark mirror: a man who also loves his city and believes he is destined to save it, but through absolute control and brutal force. Their conflict is deeply personal and ideological. Fisk represents overwhelming power and corruption, while Matt represents indomitable will and justice. The Kingpin's greatest weapon is his intellect; he is a master strategist who prefers to destroy his enemies' lives rather than just their bodies, most famously by systematically dismantling every aspect of Matt's life in "Born Again." * **Bullseye:** A psychopathic assassin with the uncanny ability to use any object as a deadly projectile. While the Kingpin is Daredevil's intellectual and strategic foe, Bullseye is his chaotic and personal one. He has no grand ambitions beyond the thrill of the kill and a deep, obsessive desire to ruin Daredevil's life. Bullseye is responsible for two of the most profound tragedies in Matt's life: the murders of Elektra and, later, Karen Page. His presence always signifies that the fight is about to become intensely personal and deadly. * **The Hand:** An ancient, mystical ninja cult that worships a demon known as "The Beast." The Hand practices dark magic, including the ability to resurrect their fallen warriors as servants devoid of their former will. They are a persistent threat in Hell's Kitchen, constantly seeking power and influence. Their connection to Stick's order, the Chaste, and their role in the resurrection of Elektra make them a deeply ingrained part of Daredevil's mythology. ==== Affiliations ==== * **[[the_defenders|The Defenders]]:** In the comics, Daredevil has been a member of several incarnations of this loose-knit team of "non-team" heroes, often alongside [[doctor_strange]], [[luke_cage]], and [[iron_fist]]. In the MCU, he is a founding member of the street-level team that comes together in the miniseries //The Defenders// to combat The Hand. * **[[new_avengers|New Avengers]]:** Following the events of "Avengers Disassembled," Captain America and Iron Man reformed the Avengers. Daredevil was one of their first recruits, though he initially declined. He eventually joined the team for a time, lending his unique skills to their missions while struggling to operate on a more global, super-powered scale. * **[[marvel_knights|Marvel Knights]]:** This is less a formal team and more a branding for Marvel's darker, more mature titles. Daredevil is the flagship character of this line, often teaming up with other street-level heroes like The Punisher, Luke Cage, and Spider-Man under this banner to tackle gritty, urban threats. ===== Part 5: Iconic Events & Storylines ===== Certain story arcs have not only defined Matt Murdock's character but have also left an indelible mark on the comic book medium itself. === The Man Without Fear (1993) === Written by Frank Miller with art by John Romita Jr., this five-issue miniseries is the definitive, modernized retelling of Daredevil's origin. It expands upon the core elements: his relationship with his father, the accident, his training with Stick, his college romance with Elektra, and his first brutal forays into vigilantism. The series establishes the gritty, noir tone that defines the modern character, focusing on Matt's rage and determination. It heavily influenced the first season of the Netflix series, particularly the black "proto-costume" and the raw, unrefined nature of his initial war on crime. === Born Again (1986) === Considered by many to be the quintessential Daredevil story and one of the greatest comic book arcs of all time. Written by Frank Miller with art by David Mazzucchelli, this storyline sees Karen Page, now a heroin addict, sell Daredevil's secret identity for a fix. The information makes its way to the Kingpin, who then uses his vast resources not to kill Murdock, but to systematically and sadistically destroy his life. Matt is disbarred, his apartment is firebombed, his reputation is ruined, and he is left homeless, broken, and on the brink of insanity. The story is a profound deconstruction of the hero, stripping him of everything to see what remains. His slow, painful journey back from the abyss, aided by his mother, Sister Maggie, is a powerful testament to his unbreakable will and faith. This storyline was a major influence on the third season of the MCU's //Daredevil// series. === Guardian Devil (1998) === Written by filmmaker Kevin Smith with art by Joe Quesada, this eight-issue arc launched the Marvel Knights imprint and revitalized the character for a new era. A desperate young woman leaves a baby in Matt's care, claiming it is the newborn Christ. Matt is soon told by a mysterious man named Nicholas Macabes that the child is, in fact, the Antichrist. The story throws Matt's Catholic faith into turmoil, testing his sanity as his life spirals out of control. It features the shocking and tragic death of Karen Page at the hands of Bullseye, a loss that would haunt Matt for years. "Guardian Devil" re-established the deep psychological and theological themes central to Daredevil's character. === Shadowland (2010) === A major company-wide crossover event written by Andy Diggle, "Shadowland" represents one of the darkest chapters in Matt Murdock's life. In an attempt to control the criminal underworld with a firmer hand, Daredevil accepts leadership of The Hand. He builds a massive ninja fortress, the titular "Shadowland," in the middle of Hell's Kitchen and begins ruling the area with an iron fist, even killing his old nemesis Bullseye in cold blood. It is revealed that Matt has been possessed by "The Beast," the demonic entity worshipped by The Hand. His fellow street-level heroes, including Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and Spider-Man, are forced to band together to fight their fallen friend and free him from the demon's control. The event had long-lasting repercussions, forcing Matt to leave New York and grapple with the terrible actions he committed while possessed. ===== Part 6: Variants and Alternative Versions ===== While the Earth-616 and MCU versions are the most prominent, several other takes on the Man Without Fear offer unique perspectives. * **Ultimate Universe (Earth-1610):** In this continuity, Matt Murdock is a supporting character in the //Ultimate Spider-Man// series. He is a law student who, while blind and possessing enhanced senses, has not yet become a costumed vigilante. He occasionally provides legal aid to Peter Parker and is aware of the city's superhuman activities, but his role is significantly smaller than his mainstream counterpart. * **//Daredevil: End of Days// (Earth-12111):** A 2012 miniseries written by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack, this story is set in a near-future and acts as a "final" Daredevil story, in the vein of "The Dark Knight Returns." It opens with Daredevil being brutally beaten to death in public by Bullseye. The story follows investigative reporter Ben Urich as he uncovers the truth behind Murdock's final days, his last words ("Mapone"), and the legacy he left behind for Hell's Kitchen. It is a grim, poignant look at the impact of Matt's life and death. * **2003 //Daredevil// Film:** Before the MCU, Matt Murdock was portrayed by Ben Affleck in a feature film directed by Mark Steven Johnson. This version blended elements from several key comic storylines, including Miller's origin, the romance with Elektra (played by Jennifer Garner), and the conflict with Kingpin (Michael Clarke Duncan) and Bullseye (Colin Farrell). While commercially successful, the film received mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at its tone, which wavered between the gritty noir of the comics and more conventional early-2000s superhero action. It remains a notable early attempt to bring the character's darker world to the screen. * **Earth-295 (Age of Apocalypse):** In this dystopian reality created when Legion killed Professor X, Matt Murdock is not a hero. He is a scarred and cynical operative working for the tyrannical Apocalypse's chief interrogator, Mikhail Rasputin. He serves as a "prelate," using his enhanced senses to detect lies and betrayals among the human population, a dark twist on his lie-detecting abilities in the main universe. ===== See Also ===== * [[daredevil]] * [[wilson_fisk_kingpin]] * [[elektra_natchios]] * [[the_defenders]] * [[hells_kitchen]] * [[frank_miller]] ===== Notes and Trivia ===== ((Matt Murdock's Catholicism was a relatively minor aspect of his character until Frank Miller made it a central pillar of his personality and internal conflict in the 1980s.)) ((The name of Matt's father, "Jack" Murdock, is a tribute to co-creator Jack Kirby.)) ((In the comics, Matt Murdock's secret identity has been publicly exposed on several occasions. One of the longest-running status quo changes involved an FBI leak that was published by a tabloid, forcing Matt to live a life where everyone //knew// he was Daredevil, but he refused to confirm it, creating a unique legal and personal nightmare for years.)) ((Stan Lee has admitted that he was worried readers would find a blind hero unrealistic or offensive, and he was pleasantly surprised by the positive reception.)) ((The chemical that blinded Matt Murdock is sometimes referred to as "Compound 67," though its exact nature has been kept intentionally vague. In some continuities, it's hinted to be the same substance that created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as an homage.)) ((Source Material for Key Storylines: //Daredevil// (Vol. 1) #1 (First Appearance); //Daredevil// (Vol. 1) #168 (First appearance of Elektra); //Daredevil// (Vol. 1) #227-233 ("Born Again"); //The Man Without Fear// #1-5 (Origin Retelling); //Daredevil// (Vol. 2) #1-8 ("Guardian Devil"); //Shadowland// #1-5.))