Daredevil

The original Golden Age Daredevil debuted in 1941, predating Marvel's blind lawyer by decades. A costumed hero of comics' earliest era, he later crossed over into modern titles alongside characters like Malcolm Dragon, cementing his status as a genuine relic of superhero history's first wave.

Few Golden Age originals can claim a publishing life stretching across eight decades, but this Daredevil — born in the pages of Silver Streak Comics #7 in 1941 courtesy of the legendary Jack Cole — is exactly that kind of enduring relic. A true child of comics' earliest heroic era, the character has kept remarkable company over the years, sharing adventures with the likes of Malcolm Dragon and Angel Murphy across titles including Savage Dragon and Silver Streak Comics. With 98 catalogued appearances and three key issues flagged for collectors, this is a figure whose longevity alone commands respect. If you love tracing the deep roots of the medium from its Golden Age origins into the modern Image era, this Daredevil is a rewarding thread to follow.