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Cover: Gene Colan

Essential Daredevil #2

Apr 2004 · Marvel · 16.99 USD; 27.25 CAD
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“Stilt-Man Strikes Again”
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This second volume of Marvel's Essential series collects Daredevil issues #26-48 and Annual #1, covering the late 1960s stories by writer Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan. It features Matt Murdock's early adventures as the Man Without Fear, including the introduction of the villainous Gladiator and the first appearance of the original Black Widow, Natasha Romanoff, as a foe before her eventual turn to heroism. Presented in black-and-white on newsprint, this thick trade paperback offers a budget-friendly way to experience a formative era of Daredevil's Silver Age run.

In "Stilt-Man Strikes Again," Daredevil’s latest showdown takes a mythic turn when Matt Murdock dons a Thor-inspired disguise to lure out Cobra and Hyde—only to face the real god of thunder, who’s none too pleased with the impersonation. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with moody precision by Gene Colan, the issue blends supernatural flair with Daredevil’s signature grit, culminating in a shocking twist that leaves Matt truly blind. The cover, also by Gene Colan, captures the clash of gods and man in bold, dramatic strokes.

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writer Stan Lee · artist Gene Colan · inker John Tartaglione · letterer Artie Simek · cover Gene Colan

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writer Stan Lee
artist Gene Colan
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Gene Colan

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With Cobra and Hyde on the loose, Matt decides to dress up like their prime antagonist, the mighty Thor, to draw them out. The real thunder god takes umbrage at being impersonated and battles DD. After proving that he is verily worthy, DD tangles with Cobra and Hyde and has his super-powered senses stolen by one of Hyde's formulas, making him truly blind.

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