Apr 1, 1964 CE
Daredevil #1: Origin of Daredevil
Matt Murdock, a boy blinded by radioactive waste, gains superhuman senses and becomes Daredevil. He adopts a red costume and fights crime in Hell's Kitchen. #marvel #comics #origin )
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
Jul 1, 1966 CE
Daredevil #7: Introduction of the Gladiator
Melvin Potter, a costume designer turned criminal, becomes the Gladiator, a recurring foe for Daredevil. #marvel #comics #villain )
Mar 1, 1969 CE
Daredevil #47: Introduction of the Leap-Frog
Leap-Frog, a costumed criminal with spring-powered boots, debuts as a minor Daredevil villain. #marvel #comics )
Aug 1, 1971 CE
Daredevil #84: Introduction of the Stilt-Man
Wilbur Day, a criminal engineer, becomes the Stilt-Man, using hydraulic stilts to commit crimes. #marvel #comics #villain
Jan 1, 1979 CE
Daredevil #158: Introduction of Elektra Natchios
Elektra Natchios, a deadly assassin and Matt Murdock's former lover, is introduced by Frank Miller. #marvel #comics #elektra )
Aug 1, 1981 CE
Daredevil #168: Introduction of the Kingpin
Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime, becomes Daredevil's arch-nemesis, taking over organized crime in New York. #marvel #comics #kingpin )
Nov 1, 1981 CE
Daredevil #172: Elektra Kills Bullseye
Elektra murders Bullseye, a major Daredevil villain, escalating the conflict between her and Daredevil. #marvel #comics #death )
Jan 1, 1982 CE
Daredevil #181: Elektra's Death
Bullseye kills Elektra with her own sai, a pivotal moment in Daredevil's history. #marvel #comics #tragedy )
Jun 1, 1983 CE
Daredevil #191: Introduction of Stick
Stick, a blind martial arts master, trains young Matt Murdock and later returns to guide him. #marvel #comics #mentor )
Jan 1, 1986 CE
Daredevil #227: 'Born Again' Begins
Frank Miller's 'Born Again' storyline starts, with the Kingpin discovering Daredevil's secret identity and systematically destroying Matt Murdock's life. #marvel #comics #bornagain )
Apr 1, 1986 CE
Daredevil #232: Matt Murdock's Mother Revealed
In 'Born Again', Matt learns his mother, Maggie, is alive and a nun. #marvel #comics #family
Jul 1, 1986 CE
Daredevil #233: Daredevil Defeats Kingpin
Daredevil confronts the Kingpin in a brutal fight, ending the 'Born Again' arc with Matt reclaiming his life. #marvel #comics #climax )
Mar 1, 1988 CE
Daredevil #254: Typhoid Mary Introduced
Typhoid Mary, a femme fatale with multiple personalities, becomes a love interest and threat to Daredevil. #marvel #comics #villain )
May 1, 1991 CE
Daredevil #300: Anniversary Issue
Daredevil #300 features a battle with the Kingpin and a new status quo for Matt Murdock. #marvel #comics #anniversary )
Oct 1, 1993 CE
Daredevil #319: Fall from Grace
Daredevil is framed for murder and goes on the run, leading to a darker period. #marvel #comics #arc )
Nov 1, 1998 CE
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear Miniseries
Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. retell Daredevil's origin in a gritty, definitive miniseries. #marvel #comics #origin
Dec 1, 1998 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #1: Kevin Smith's 'Guardian Devil'
Kevin Smith's run begins with Daredevil facing a mysterious child and a crisis of faith. #marvel #comics #guardiandevil
Sep 1, 2001 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #26: Brian Michael Bendis Takes Over
Bendis begins his acclaimed run, focusing on Matt Murdock's secret identity being exposed. #marvel #comics #bendis
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Apr 1, 2002 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #32: 'Out' Storyline
Matt Murdock's secret identity as Daredevil is publicly revealed, leading to legal and personal turmoil. #marvel #comics #identity )
Feb 14, 2003 CE
Daredevil Film Released
The Daredevil movie starring Ben Affleck is released, bringing the character to mainstream audiences. #marvel #movie #daredevil )
Jun 1, 2003 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #46: 'Hardcore' Storyline
The Kingpin returns to power, and Daredevil faces a brutal war for Hell's Kitchen. #marvel #comics #kingpin )
Sep 1, 2004 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #65: 'The Murdock Papers'
Bendis's run concludes with Matt Murdock striking a deal with the FBI to protect his identity. #marvel #comics #conclusion )
Mar 1, 2006 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #76: Ed Brubaker's Run Begins
Brubaker takes over, with Matt Murdock in prison and a new status quo. #marvel #comics #brubaker
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Jan 1, 2007 CE
Daredevil Vol. 2 #86: 'The Devil in Cell-Block D'
Daredevil is imprisoned and must survive among criminals he put away. #marvel #comics #prison )
Aug 1, 2008 CE
Daredevil #500: Anniversary Issue
Daredevil #500 (legacy numbering) features a battle with the Kingpin and a new direction. #marvel #comics #anniversary )
Dec 1, 2009 CE
Daredevil #501: 'Return of the King'
The Kingpin returns to New York, setting up a new conflict. #marvel #comics #kingpin )
Jul 1, 2011 CE
Daredevil Vol. 3 #1: Mark Waid's Run Begins
Mark Waid's acclaimed run starts, with a more optimistic Daredevil and a focus on Matt's legal career. #marvel #comics #waid
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May 1, 2012 CE
Daredevil Vol. 3 #10: 'The Omega Effect' Crossover
Daredevil teams up with the Punisher and Spider-Man in a crossover event. #marvel #comics #crossover )
Feb 1, 2013 CE
Daredevil: End of Days Miniseries
A possible future story where Daredevil is killed, and a reporter investigates his life. #marvel #comics #future
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Daredevil Vol. 3 #36: 'The Devil's Hand'
Waid's run concludes with Matt Murdock moving to San Francisco. #marvel #comics #conclusion )
Apr 10, 2015 CE
Daredevil Netflix Series Premieres
The Netflix series 'Daredevil' starring Charlie Cox debuts, critically acclaimed for its gritty tone. #marvel #netflix #tv )
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Daredevil Vol. 4 #1: 'The Man Without Fear' Relaunch
A new volume begins with Matt Murdock back in New York, written by Charles Soule. #marvel #comics #soule )
Mar 18, 2016 CE
Daredevil Season 2 on Netflix
Season 2 introduces the Punisher and Elektra, expanding the Netflix universe. #marvel #netflix #tv )
Aug 1, 2017 CE
Daredevil #595: 'Supreme' Storyline
Daredevil faces a new villain, the Supreme, and deals with the consequences of his actions. #marvel #comics #arc )
Oct 19, 2018 CE
Daredevil Season 3 on Netflix
Season 3 adapts 'Born Again' and features the return of the Kingpin. #marvel #netflix #tv )
Nov 29, 2018 CE
Netflix Cancels Daredevil
Netflix cancels the series after three seasons, but the character later appears in other MCU projects. #marvel #netflix #cancellation )
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Daredevil #1: 'Death of Daredevil'
In the 'Death of Daredevil' storyline, Matt Murdock is seemingly killed, but later returns. #marvel #comics #death )
Feb 1, 2020 CE
Daredevil Vol. 6 #1: Chip Zdarsky's Run
Zdarsky's acclaimed run begins, exploring Matt's guilt and his role as a hero. #marvel #comics #zdarsky
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Dec 1, 2021 CE
Daredevil #36: 'The Devil's Reign' Crossover
The 'Devil's Reign' event sees Kingpin as mayor of New York outlawing vigilantes. #marvel #comics #event
Jul 1, 2022 CE
Daredevil #1: 'Red Fist Saga' Begins
Zdarsky's run continues with Daredevil leading the Fist, a new ninja clan. #marvel #comics #ninja )
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Daredevil: Born Again TV Series Announced
Marvel Studios announces a new Daredevil series for Disney+, continuing the story of the Netflix series. #marvel #disneyplus #tv )
Dec 1, 2023 CE
Daredevil #14: 'Without Fear' Finale
Zdarsky's run concludes with Matt Murdock finding a new purpose. #marvel #comics #finale )
Mar 1, 2024 CE
Daredevil: Born Again Filming Begins
Production starts on the Disney+ series 'Daredevil: Born Again', starring Charlie Cox. #marvel #disneyplus #tv )