Daredevil #349

Daredevil scales a crumbling wall against a moody twilight cityscape on this striking 1996 cover — debris scattering around him as he reaches upward with fierce determination, the Man Without Fear looking every bit the part. The story title "Ascent to Mystery" sets an intriguing tone for "Paradiso Part One," suggesting the kind of brooding, noir-tinged adventure this series does so well. The cover pencils and inks by Cary Nord and Al Williamson give the image a gritty, atmospheric weight that makes this a compelling entry point into the arc.