Daredevil Epic Collection #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection opens with Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's acclaimed run, following Matt Murdock as his secret identity is publicly exposed, leading to a devastating chain of events that lands him in prison. The volume collects Daredevil #76-87, along with the 'Daredevil: The Target' one-shot and other key tie-ins, chronicling the Man Without Fear's struggle to survive behind bars while his world crumbles around him. It's a pivotal chapter in Daredevil's modern history, blending gritty crime noir with superhero drama.
In "The Tri-Man Lives!", Daredevil finds himself trapped in a twisted game of survival when the Marauder drags him and the Gladiator to a surreal movie set recreating the Roman Coliseum—where the Maggia's elite are gathered. With the stakes high and the arena alive with danger, a sudden escape by a caged lion forces an unexpected moment of mercy that shifts the tide between enemies. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with moody precision by Gene Colan, with inks by Frank Giacoia and letters by Sam Rosen, this gripping tale blends psychological tension and brutal spectacle. The cover, also by Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia, captures the scene’s dramatic intensity.
In "The Tri-Man Lives!", the Masked Marauder and the Gladiator unleash the Tri-Android—a fearsome fusion of three master criminals—on Daredevil in a high-stakes bid to claim control of the Maggia. With the android’s combined talents and a relentless drive to dominate, DD faces a new kind of threat that tests his limits in the shadows.
In "DD Goes Wild!", Daredevil finds himself trapped in a twisted game of survival when the Marauder strands him and the Gladiator in a re-created Roman Coliseum on a European movie set. With the Maggia's elite gathered in the arena, the two adversaries are forced to fight—until a sudden escape by a caged lion shifts the tide in a moment neither expects.
In "The Mystery of the Midnight Stalker!", Daredevil travels to England, where he’s drawn into a mystery when Ka-Zar is accused of being a dangerous criminal known as the Midnight Stalker. As Matt Murdock pieces together the clues, he uncovers a sinister plot involving his brother and the elusive Plunderer, leading to a tense pursuit across London’s rooftops. The story ends with a quiet but startling moment: Karen Page opens a letter from Spider-Man, revealing he knows the truth about Matt’s secret identity.
When Matt’s secret identity slips in a moment of panic, he spins a wild lie to Foggy and Karen: Daredevil is actually his long-lost twin brother, Mike. To their shock, they’re convinced—and demand a meeting. Enter Mike, the real Mike, and suddenly the streets of Hell’s Kitchen are buzzing with a new kind of vigilante… and the mysterious Leap-Frog, who’s not quite what he seems.
In "Stilt-Man Strikes Again," Matt, still operating under the guise of Mike Murdock, finds himself tangled in a new web of danger when the Leap-Frog escapes custody. As Daredevil pursues the fugitive, he crosses paths with Stilt-Man—only to be drawn into a deeper mystery when the Masked Marauder intervenes, hunting for Daredevil’s true identity and freeing Stilt-Man from Hornhead’s grasp.
In "Mike Murdock Must Die!" from Daredevil Epic Collection #2, the Marauder takes Foggy, Karen, and Matt hostage, forcing them to reveal Daredevil’s secret identity. As the tension escalates aboard a high-stakes helicopter, a sudden clash unfolds between Spidey and Stilt-Man in the chaos.
In "Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Planet!", Daredevil confronts a real-life alien threat during a college lecture on extraterrestrial law—turning a classroom discussion into a high-stakes battle for Earth's future. The story blends sharp legal insight with sudden cosmic danger, as Matt Murdock finds himself defending more than just principles.
In "Unmasked!", Matt faces a turning point when his personal life collides with his duty as Daredevil—just as he prepares to propose to Karen, she's taken by The Boss, forcing him to confront whether his life as a masked vigilante can ever truly coexist with love. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, exploring the weight of identity, sacrifice, and the fragile hope of a future that might one day be safe.
In "If There Should Be a Thunder God!", Daredevil dons the guise of Thor to lure out Cobra and Hyde, but the real god of thunder isn’t amused—and takes the fight to the streets. When Matt Murdock proves his worth, he faces the villains only to lose his enhanced senses to one of Hyde’s experiments, plunging him into true darkness.
In "...To Fight the Impossible Fight!", Daredevil—still truly blind—faces his greatest trial yet when he's captured by Cobra and Hyde and dragged to their hideout. Trapped and hunted, he must race against time to find an antidote that could restore his powers, all while evading the brutal duo’s final, deadly plans.
In "The Name of the Game Is Mayhem!", Daredevil races to save the Invisible Girl from the Trapster, but the fight leaves him injured—his back bearing the cost of victory. Meanwhile, Foggy is unexpectedly urged to run for District Attorney, and just as he’s navigating that shift, former inmate Debbie Harris is released and reaches out. The situation takes a sharp turn when Dr. Doom arrives, turning the city’s tension into something far more dangerous.
In "The Living Prison!", Daredevil and Doctor Doom find themselves trapped in a surreal, shifting maze that blurs the line between mind and matter. As their identities fracture and realities warp, the two must confront not just the prison’s terrifying design—but the unsettling truth that their very selves may not be what they seem.
In a pulse-pounding tale from the Daredevil Epic Collection, Matt Murdock finds himself caught in a deadly game when the Unholy Three return—this time under the ruthless command of the enigmatic Exterminator, who wields a mysterious time displacement gun. Just as Matt tries to balance his duties with a double date with Jo and Debbie, the trio’s brutal strike against Debbie shatters the moment, leaving only questions in their wake.
In "The Fallen Hero!", Daredevil faces off against the Unholy Three, only to be caught in a blast from the Exterminator’s time displacement gun—sent hurtling into limbo, stranded between moments with no clear way back. The story unfolds with relentless tension, as Matt Murdock’s fight for survival takes a surreal turn in a space that defies time and reason.
In "The Death of Mike Murdock!", Daredevil returns from a disorienting time displacement to confront the Exterminator and the Unholy Three, forcing a brutal reckoning that ultimately sees the end of his former identity—Mike Murdock—just as he saves Foggy. The story delves into the cost of being both hero and man, with the weight of legacy and memory hanging heavy in every panel.
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