Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Frank Miller and Klaus Janson's landmark run on Daredevil, including issues #168-182, which features the introduction of Elektra, the climactic battle with Bullseye, and the tragic death of Elektra at the hands of the Kingpin's assassin. The story arc sees Matt Murdock grappling with his dual identity and the escalating violence in Hell's Kitchen, with Janson's inking adding a gritty noir texture to Miller's dynamic layouts. It's a pivotal collection that redefined the character and elevated Daredevil into a darker, more psychologically complex hero.
In "Lady Killer," Daredevil follows a trail of violence tied to a killer who bears an uncanny resemblance to Melvin Potter. As the mystery unfolds, Matt Murdock races to uncover the truth behind the attacks and clear the name of an innocent man, all while navigating a web of deception that stretches from the streets of Hell's Kitchen to the heart of a deadly game.
In "The Assassination of Matt Murdock," Kingpin’s secret order sets the Hand on a deadly mission to eliminate Daredevil, but their attack on Matt’s law office sends shockwaves through his world—literally. When the explosion shatters his radar sense, Matt’s world goes dark, forcing him to navigate a city now filled with unseen threats. The story unfolds with relentless tension as Elektra and Gladiator step into the fray, turning the hunt into something far more personal.
In "Gantlet," Daredevil, stripped of his radar sense, must rely on instinct and trust as he teams up with Elektra to confront the Hand and their deadly master assassin, Kirigi. Meanwhile, Foggy defends the Gladiator in court, caught in a battle of his own.
In "Hunters," Daredevil and Elektra track down Matt's former mentor, Stick, as tensions rise and old wounds resurface. With Turk donning the Mauler uniform to challenge Daredevil and Elektra facing off against the deadly Kirigi, the line between past and present blurs in a fight for survival.
In "Where Angels Fear to Tread," Daredevil confronts the weight of his past as Stick guides him through a trial of memory and resolve, testing the limits of his regained radar sense. Meanwhile, a scandal brews in the city when the Bugle exposes Kingpin’s chosen candidate for mayor, drawing the attention of a figure from Matt Murdock’s shadowed history—Elektra.
In "Paper Chase," Foggy enlists Power Man and Iron Fist to guard a key witness tied to a mayoral scandal, while Kingpin quietly tests Elektra’s loyalty with a proposition that could change everything. The stakes rise as shadows deepen and old alliances are questioned in a city where every move is a calculated risk.
In "Spiked!", Ben Urich presses on with his investigation into the Kingpin and Cherryh, despite warnings from both Elektra and Cherryh himself. When Ben and Daredevil refuse to back down, Elektra intervenes—attacking Daredevil before driving a sai straight through Urich’s chest.
In "The Damned," Daredevil follows a trail hidden in a photo taken by Ben, plunging into the city's shadowed sewers in a desperate search for the Kingpin’s missing wife. As political stakes rise and Cherryh secures the mayoral victory, the Kingpin forces a painful concession—only to turn his wrath on Foggy, ordering Elektra to eliminate him.
In "Last Hand," Bullseye escapes prison and sets his sights on revenge, hunting down Foggy with deadly intent—only to hesitate when he recognizes the man as Matt's old college friend. Elektra arrives in the fray, but her fight against Bullseye ends in tragedy when he turns her own sai against her. Daredevil, drawn into the chaos, confronts Bullseye in a brutal showdown that leaves the killer broken and defeated.
In the wake of profound loss, Matt Murdock clings to a fragile hope that Elektra might still be alive, leading him to an unsettling act driven by grief. Meanwhile, the Punisher breaks free from captivity, setting a new threat in motion.
In "Good Guys Wear Red!", Daredevil and the Punisher go after Hogman, a dealer preying on children with his drugs, but their opposing philosophies push them to the edge. As the hunt intensifies, a violent clash forces a shocking choice that leaves one hero wounded and the other questioning everything.
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↩ Reprints Daredevil #173 (1981), Daredevil #174 (1981), Daredevil #175 (1981), Daredevil #176 (1981), Daredevil #177 (1981), Daredevil #178 (1982), Daredevil #179 (1982), The Daredevil Chronicles #[nn] (1982), Daredevil #180 (1982), Daredevil #181 (1982), Daredevil #182 (1982), Daredevil #183 (1982), Daredevil #184 (1982), Daredevil / Punisher Child's Play #[nn] (1988), Daredevil: Marked for Death #[nn] (1990), Daredevil Gangwar #[nn] (1992), Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #2 (1994), Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #4 (1995), Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #6 (1995)
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