Daredevil #195

In "Betrayal," Daredevil #195 (1983), a dying man named Tarkington Brown, working for the mayor, makes a desperate bid to leave a mark by assembling a rogue squad of cops to kill criminals—before his time runs out. When a drunk Heather lets slip Matt Murdock’s secret identity, Tarkington’s squad turns its deadly focus on Daredevil, setting up a tense and personal confrontation. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated with stark intensity by Klaus Janson—whose inks define the issue’s grim atmosphere—this story marks a pivotal moment in the character’s journey, with cover art by Klaus Janson capturing the weight of the moment.