Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume of Marvel Masterworks collects Daredevil issues from a period when Matt Murdock's world was expanding into the broader Marvel Universe, featuring crossovers with the likes of Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and the Kingpin. The stories delve into Daredevil's ongoing battles against Bullseye and Wilson Fisk, while also introducing elements involving the Red Guardian and the Black Widow's past. As part of the Masterworks line, this hardcover edition presents restored and remastered versions of these classic tales, preserving the work of the era's top creators for collectors and new readers alike.
"Promises" marks a pivotal moment in the Daredevil mythos, spotlighting Tarkington Brown—a man facing death—whose desperate final act sets a deadly course. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life with stark, atmospheric art by Klaus Janson and colorist Glynis Wein, this story delves into moral decay and the cost of justice when pushed to extremes. The cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin captures the tension perfectly, hinting at the storm to come.
In "Promises," Ben Urich faces a moral crossroads when Kingpin manipulates his wife’s longing for a better home to turn him against his principles. Torn between his duty as a journalist, his love for his wife, and his integrity, Ben must navigate a web of deception with no clear path to the right choice.
In "Bitsy's Revenge," Daredevil tracks stolen missiles to a cruise ship, where he confronts a traveling magician who’s unwittingly carrying a dead man’s weapon—unaware it’s been sabotaged. The mystery unfolds as the line between performer and perpetrator blurs, and the real danger lies not in the gun, but in what it’s meant to protect.
In "Betrayal," Tarkington Brown, a man facing a terminal illness, channels his final days into a dangerous mission: assembling a rogue squad of cops to eliminate criminals, believing he’s serving justice. When his confidante Heather drunkenly reveals Matt Murdock’s secret identity, Tarkington’s crusade takes a deadly turn—targeting Daredevil himself.
In "Enemies," Daredevil finds himself racing against time when Bullseye is abducted by Lord Dark Wind and whisked onto a ship bound for Japan. With Wolverine at his side, Daredevil must navigate a high-stakes pursuit across borders—only to face a devastating choice when he must decide between stopping Bullseye and saving Tarkington Brown.
In "Journey," Daredevil finds himself drawn into a high-stakes mission when he rescues Dark Wind's daughter from captivity during a trip to Japan. With time running short, the two race across the country to stop Yuriko's father from restoring Bullseye—before the twisted legacy of the past is fully reborn.
In "Redemption," Daredevil faces Bullseye in the very ring where his father, Jack Murdock, once fought as the masked wrestler known as The Red Devil. The clash echoes a legacy of sacrifice and identity, as Matt confronts his past in a place where heroism and tragedy were first forged.
In "Back in the U.S.S.R.," the Widow operates deep behind enemy lines in the Soviet Union, navigating a dangerous web of deception and betrayal. As she forms a fragile connection with a fellow defector, the KGB closes in—and a shadowy enemy begins to move, orchestrating a deadly ambush with six assassins waiting in the dark.
In "The Web Tightens!", Jo finds herself hunted by six deadly assassins, forced to rely on SHIELD agent James Woo to escape. With danger closing in, she and Woo plunge into the city’s sewers, only to face a new threat in the form of Snap-Dragon.
In "The Widow... Alone," Jo finds herself caught in a web of deception when an imposter takes her place, forcing her to confront both an old enemy and the lingering effects of brainwashing on her ally Ivan. With SHIELD unaware and the real threat closing in, Jo must reclaim her identity and expose the truth before it's too late.
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