Marvel Must Haves #7

Jan 2003 · Marvel · 3.99 USD; 6.50 CAD

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In "Lowlife Part 1," the discovery of Mr. Rosenthal’s body sets a grim tone as tensions rise in the streets of New York. Milla and Matt navigate the awkward pull of a first date, while Foggy’s cautionary words hang in the air—especially as Matt seeks Cage’s help in dealing with the escalating Owl threat, only to get a no-nonsense dressing-down in true "Sweet Christmas" fashion. With Alex Maleev’s gritty art and Matt Hollingsworth’s moody colors, this issue blends noir atmosphere with personal stakes, all drawn from the sharp storytelling of Brian Michael Bendis and the unmistakable visual style of Maleev, whose cover pencils and inks capture the story’s dark, intimate energy.

Contains 3 stories

Lowlife Part 1

22 pp · Superhero

DaredevilFoggy NelsonMelvin Potter [Gladiator]Milla DonovanWilbur Day [Stilt-Man] (villain)The Owl (villain)

In "Lowlife Part 1," Daredevil intervenes to save a blind girl from a speeding truck, setting off a chain of events that pulls him into a shifting underworld. When Wilbur Day hands over his stilts to Murdock, he reveals the Owl has seized control of the Kingpin’s territory—marking the start of a dangerous pursuit.

Lowlife Part 2

22 pp · Superhero

DaredevilFoggy NelsonJessica JonesMilla DonovanThe Owl (villain)Mr. Rosenthal (villain, death)

In "Lowlife Part 2," Daredevil’s crusade against the Owl’s criminal empire intensifies as he disrupts operations from the shadows. When Milla comes to question Matt Murdock about his true identity, the tension mounts—especially after Rosenthal’s sudden death during a swim, leaving the city’s underbelly even more unstable.

Lowlife Part 3

21 pp · Superhero

DaredevilFoggy NelsonJessica JonesLuke CageMilla DonovanMr. Rosenthal (cameo, dead)

In "Lowlife Part 3," the discovery of Mr. Rosenthal’s body sends ripples through the city, pulling Milla and Matt into a fragile moment of connection as they consider a date—though Foggy isn’t convinced it’s wise. Meanwhile, Matt turns to Cage for help with the Owl, only to receive a sharp reminder of what’s at stake, delivered in that unmistakable, no-nonsense tone.