Cover: John Romita Jr. & Al Williamson

Daredevil #259

Oct 1988 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“The Children Are Watching You”

In "The Children Are Watching You," Daredevil confronts a dark underworld operation preying on the innocent, risking everything to protect the vulnerable. As his resolve is tested, Kingpin, consumed by jealousy over Mary's growing bond with Daredevil, unleashes a dangerous coalition of villains to eliminate him. Written by Ann Nocenti and brought to life by John Romita Jr.'s dynamic art and Al Williamson's sharp inks, this powerful issue blends moral urgency with high-stakes tension, all rendered in vivid colors by Janet Jackson and sharp lettering by Joe Rosen. The cover, also by Romita Jr. and Williamson, captures the moment’s intensity with striking precision.

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writer Ann Nocenti · artist John Romita Jr. · inker Al Williamson · colorist Janet Jackson · letterer Joe Rosen · cover John Romita Jr., Al Williamson

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Full credits

writer Ann Nocenti

artist John Romita Jr.

inker Al Williamson

colorist Janet Jackson

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils John Romita Jr.

cover inks Al Williamson

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Daredevil breaks up a child pornography ring. Growing jealous of losing Mary's affections to Daredevil, Kingpin orders Typhoid to go ahead and take him down. She gathers together a formidable rogues gallery to do so.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).