Daredevil #500
Daredevil #500, titled "The Return of the King Conclusion," marks a pivotal moment in the character's journey as Matt Murdock confronts the wreckage of his personal life and the chaos of his criminal underworld. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Michael Lark, Klaus Janson, Chris Samnee, and Paul Azaceta, with inks by Stefano Gaudiano and additional inks by the artists themselves, the issue sees Daredevil facing off against the Kingpin, the Owl, and Lady Bullseye in a high-stakes bid to claim leadership of the Hand—bringing Black Tarantula and White Tiger into his orbit. The cover, by Marko Djurdjević, captures the intensity of this turning point in a 4.99 USD comic from 2009.
In the climactic finale of "The Return of the King" from Daredevil #500, Matt Murdock—broken by his failed marriage to Milla and haunted by his past—fights through a storm of enemies including the Kingpin, the Owl, and Lady Bullseye to seize control of the Hand. With Black Tarantula and White Tiger at his side, he steps into a new role that will reshape his destiny, but the cost of power remains uncertain.
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Reprinted in Daredevil: Return of the King #[nn] (2009), Daredevil by Ed Brubaker & Michael Lark Omnibus #2 (2010), Daredevil by Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark Ultimate Collection #3 (2012), Punisher & Bullseye: Deadliest Hits #[nn] (2017)
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