2 Character History

This character was an undistinguished second stringer character that came off as a Spider-ManNew York City. Spider-Man (Peter Benjamin Parker, usually simply Peter Parker is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 ( 1962). Spider-Man is the quintes knock-off with a similar flair for acrobatics and swinging among the towers of New York City. The title did benefit from noteworthy artists such as comics legend Wally WoodWallace "Wally" Wood ( June 17, 1927 November 2, 1981), best known for his work in EC Comics and Mad magazine, was an imaginative and prolific writer-illustrator. In addition to Wood's many comic book pages, he also did magazine illustrations, advertising whose short run left the mark of not only among the best written early stories but also changing Daredevil's costume to the distinctive all red uniform. In addition, the series enjoyed a long run by artist Gene ColanGene Colan (born September 1, 1926) is an American comic book illustrator, who sometimes worked under the name Adam Austin . Colan was born in Bronx, New York, and studied art at New York City's Art Students League. He served in the Philippines during Wor whose talented artwork helped keep the title vital through much of the 1960s and '70s. However, the title's sales declined by the late seventies until it was speculated that they should fold the title into the Iron ManThis article is about Iron Man, the Marvel Comics superhero. For other uses of the term, see Iron Man (disambiguation). Iron Man is a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, and a founding member of The Avengers. The character was created by S title.

That all changed when a new artist came on to the title, Frank MillerThis article is about Frank Miller, the comic book writer and artist. There is a separate article about Frank Miller, the Premier of Ontario. Frank Miller (born 1957 in Olmie, Maryland) is an American writer and artist best known for his film noir-style c. His art brought a new dynamism to the comic; his writing even more so. What he did was change the whole tone of the title to a dark noir setting where evil seems all present, noir is rife throughout the seats of power. The comic's hero became a tortured man dancing on the edge of sanity and his principles while dealing with the inner rage that proved to be the real reason he chose to become Daredevil.

Many of the regular antagonists were dropped as Miller set up the principles who have become definitive with the modern Daredevil. The Kingpin, originally a run of the mill Spider-Man villain, became the truly king-like master of New York's organized crime. He would share a complex relationship with the hero who would become his greatest enemy. Bullseye, formerly just a hit man with unerring aim and the ability to use any object that he can shoot or throw as a weapon, became a cold-blooded pathological murderer who is Daredevil's physical nemesis on the street level. Daredevil gained a mentor, the mysterious Stick, a sensei who trained the young Matt to control his senses and taught him the acrobatic martial arts that would make him so formidable. Finally, an old flame was revealed from Daredevil's past, Elektra Natchios. A college girlfriend at Columbia University and a daughter of a Greek diplomat, she had an amorally wild violent streak that led her to become a deadly ninja assassin, eventually even entering the employ of the Kingpin.

Taken together, Frank Miller created a sensation that established a new take on superheroes with a dark tone that would influence the whole genre. Daredevil became a popular title and Frank Miller's influence would be felt ever since. Other notable writers would include Kevin Smith and Brian Michael Bendis who would make superb stories, but they would use the essential world that was Miller's creation.

3 Other Daredevils

Other comic book Daredevils include:

• The Golden Age Daredevil, a character published by Lev Gleason Publications who wore a red and blue suit and fought crime with boomerangs. ( Alternate universe versions of Matt Murdock have occasionally been shown wearing this character's outfit, as an homage/in-joke).
• Daredevil 2099, who made one appearance in 2099 Apocalypse. Although not given an origin, a proposed DD2099 title would have revealed he was a descendent of Foggy Nelson.
• Ultimate Daredevil, essentially unchanged from the Marvel Universe version.
• Matthew Murdoch, the blind balladeer, an alternate version of Matt Murdock in 1602.
• Marvel Knights Daredevil 2099, a descendent of Wilson Fisk.

4 Other Media Adaptations

As for other media, Daredevil was the original late bloomer for Marvel with no major appearances until the 1980s. There was Trial of the Incredible Hulk, a TV movie that was essentially a pilot for Daredevil, played by Rex Mason . The character would also appear as a guest in the various Marvel superhero animated series from that time.

Finally, in 2003, a big budget feature film starring Ben Affleck in the title role was released and proved to be a moderate success. As expected by the character's fans, it is Frank Miller's take on the character that was the guide for the filmmakers.

5 Bibliography of Daredevil titles

• Daredevil ( 1964 series) #1-380 (April 1964 - October 1998 )
• Daredevil Annual ( 1967 series) #1-10 ( 1967 - 1994 )
• Giant-Size Daredevil ( 1975 )
• Daredevil ( 1998 series) #1-present (November 1998 - present)
• Daredevil and the Punisher (June 2000 )

6 External links

• Official webpage at Marvel.com
• manwithoutfear.com - Fan site with extensive information
• Big Comic Book DataBase: Daredevil

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