Daredevil #97

In "He Who Saves," a young street performer's life takes a sudden turn after a mysterious figure transforms him into the enigmatic Dark Messiah. With newfound power, the Messiah frees a group of kids from prison and barricades them in Golden Gate Park behind an impenetrable force field. Daredevil, determined to stop the chaos, pushes through the barrier—only to find himself overwhelmed by the Messiah’s strength. Written by Steve Gerber and Gerry Conway, with moody, expressive art by Gene Colan and inks by Ernie Chua, this 1973 classic features a haunting cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia.