Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Omnibus #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive hardcover collects Frank Miller and Klaus Janson's influential run on Daredevil, including issues #158–191 and #219, along with the classic 'Born Again' storyline from issues #227–233. It showcases Miller's gritty, noir-infused reinvention of the Man Without Fear, featuring iconic arcs like the introduction of Elektra and the Kingpin's rise to power. Janson's inking over Miller's pencils gives the book a raw, shadowy visual texture that defined the character for a generation.
In "A Grave Mistake!", Frank Miller and Klaus Janson deliver a tense, character-driven chapter of Daredevil’s legacy, where Kingpin’s sudden retirement in Japan sets off a chain of dangerous moves. When his wife Vanessa is sent to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock, she’s captured by the mob—intent on luring Kingpin back to his death. Daredevil steps in, leading to a brutal clash with Bullseye that tests his limits. The story, written and drawn by Frank Miller with inks by Klaus Janson and lettering by Joe Rosen, features a cover by Miller and Janson that captures the moment’s grim intensity.
In "Blind Alley," Daredevil steps in to help Bruce Banner, only to find himself overwhelmed by the Hulk’s rage. As the fight unfolds, Ben hears Heather call Daredevil "Matt" mid-battle, a moment that cuts through the chaos with unexpected weight.
In "The Kingpin Must Die," retired crime boss Wilson Fisk, now living in Japan, sends his wife Vanessa to New York to hire Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson to help him testify against the East Coast mob. When Vanessa is captured by the very bosses she's meant to betray, the trap is set—and Daredevil finds himself caught in the crossfire, leading to a tense showdown with Bullseye.
In "In the Kingpin's Clutches," Matt takes a dangerous gamble, slipping into the Kingpin's inner circle to steal vital intelligence on the underworld. When his cover is blown, Fisk doesn't hesitate—he breaks Matt with violence, then forces him to watch as Vanessa is seemingly killed in a brutal exchange.
In "Gang War!", Frank Miller and Klaus Janson deliver a gritty, high-stakes showdown as the Kingpin, shattered by the belief that his wife is gone, seizes control of the criminal underworld and unleashes Bullseye as his enforcer. Daredevil, drawn into the chaos, confronts Bullseye in a brutal clash, but ultimately lets the Kingpin remain—knowing that true power lies not in destruction, but in the quiet, dangerous work of rebuilding.
In "The Assassination of Matt Murdock," Daredevil’s world unravels when the Kingpin orchestrates a deadly strike through the Hand, targeting Matt Murdock’s law office. The explosion shatters his radar sense, leaving him vulnerable—just as Elektra and Gladiator step into the crossfire.
In "Gantlet," Daredevil, stripped of his radar sense, must rely on instinct and trust as he teams up with Elektra to face the deadly Hand and their master assassin, Kirigi. Meanwhile, Foggy defends the Gladiator in court, caught in a legal battle as Matt’s fight for survival unfolds in the shadows.
In "Hunters," Daredevil and Elektra track down Matt's former mentor, Stick, as tensions rise and old wounds resurface. With Turk donning the Mauler's uniform to challenge Daredevil and Elektra facing off against the deadly Kirigi, the stakes are higher than ever.
In "Where Angels Fear to Tread," Daredevil confronts the lingering shadows of his past as Stick guides him through a trial of memory and resolve, testing the limits of his reclaimed senses. Meanwhile, a scandalous exposé in the Bugle threatens to upend New York’s political landscape, drawing the attention of Kingpin—and with it, the return of Elektra, whose presence stirs long-buried tensions.
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 tempting offer. The story unfolds with sharp tension as legal strategy collides with street-level danger.
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 appears in a brutal showdown—striking Daredevil down before driving a sai through Urich.
In "The Damned," Daredevil follows a clue from a photo taken by Ben into the dark underbelly of the city, tracking the missing wife of the Kingpin through the labyrinthine sewers. With Cherryh's mayoral victory hanging in the balance, the Kingpin forces a bitter concession, and in a ruthless act of vengeance, orders Elektra to eliminate Foggy.
In the haunting story "She's Alive," Matt Murdock, wracked by grief, begins to believe Elektra is still alive—driven by a desperate hope that leads him to dig up her grave. Meanwhile, the Punisher breaks free from prison, setting a grim new tension in motion.
In "Child's Play," Daredevil races against time to uncover the dealer responsible for a young girl's fatal overdose, with the Punisher shadowing his every move. As the investigation deepens, Matt finds himself torn between justice and a fragile moment of hope—proposing to Heather amidst the chaos.
In "Good Guys Wear Red!", Daredevil and the Punisher team up to stop Hogman, a drug dealer preying on children, but their opposing methods quickly ignite a dangerous clash. As the line between justice and vengeance blurs, a shocking moment forces Daredevil to make a split-second choice that will haunt him.
In "Guts," Foggy Nelson digs into the shady operations of Heather's company, stumbling into a web that pulls him headfirst into conflict with Eric Slaughter and the Kingpin. When Daredevil is caught in a blast that disrupts his radar sense, it's up to the unorthodox duo of "Guts" Nelson and Turk to step in—though their methods may be as unpredictable as the danger they face.
In "Stilts," Matt Murdock races to dismantle Glenn Industries' criminal empire, while Turk’s reckless attempt to claim the Stilt Man armor backfires spectacularly in front of the Kingpin. As Daredevil’s heightened senses spiral into chaos, Matt faces a personal crossroads when he asks Heather to marry him—just as the city’s shadows grow darker.
In "The Widow's Bite," the dying Widow reaches out to Daredevil, desperate for help after being poisoned in a battle with the Hand, while Matt Murdock struggles to regain his hyper-senses in an isolation chamber under Stick’s watchful guidance.
In "Siege," Daredevil faces a brutal clash with the Hand as the Black Widow is resurrected by the mysterious Stone, who reveals the Hand's dark plan to bring Elektra back. With Stick sacrificing himself to save Matt, the team fights through chaos as Foggy and the Widow work to separate Heather from Matt. The story unfolds with high stakes and emotional weight, setting up a confrontation that will test every bond and belief.
In "Resurrection," Daredevil races against time alongside the Black Widow and the enigmatic Stone to stop the Hand from bringing Elektra back from the dead. As the stakes rise, secrets unfold and the line between salvation and betrayal blurs—especially when the true cost of her return remains hidden.
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