Daredevil #50 (430)

In "Hardcore Part 5," Daredevil reaches a breaking point, confronting the long-standing shadow of Wilson Fisk with a brutal, defining act that reshapes his role in New York’s underworld. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and brought to life by a rotating roster of powerhouse artists—including Alex Maleev, Gene Colan, and David Mack—this pivotal issue captures the character at a raw, turning moment, with Maleev’s striking cover setting the tone for the chaos to come.