Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti were given their own line of Marvel titles to refresh and modernise in 1998. Of the initial four titles, Daredevil would trump the Inhumans, the Punisher and the Black Panther as the flagship series of the Marvel Knights line. The artistic duo would join writer and filmmaker Kevin Smith to launch the series, catapulting the Man Without Fear back into the spotlight once again and make it the must-read series for the close of the decade and beyond.
Despite delays, the series went from strength-to-strength with David Mack jumping on as writer for the astounding second arc that introduced Echo and dramatically altered the life of the Kingpin. Filling the gaps left by the delays, we'd be treated to a selection of additional DD mini-series from Marvel Knights that saw him team up with Spider-Man, look back on his early days as a costumed crime-fighter and draw him back into conflict with the Hand ninja clan.
- Issue listings in blue & black: The must-read Daredevil stories from this time period, along with any often-forgotten tales that are worth a read.
- issue listings in grey: Part of Daredevil's chronology, cameo appearances or stories of note that non-essential or no longer considered 'required reading'.
- Chronology: Every Matt Murdock appearance from this period is included in chronological order - mapping out his timeline rather than just the order the issues were released.
- Spoilers: The are some spoilers in the story synopses, though I've tried to keep them to a minimum - just be warned!
Previous entries in the Daredevil Reading Order:
Daredevil #½ (1998)
No Daredevil appearance; the Kingpin discusses Daredevil with Mysterio during GUARDIAN DEVIL.
Daredevil #1(pp.1-2) (1998)
Karen Page leaves Matt Murdock a note to tell him it's not working out and their relationship is over during GUARDIAN DEVIL.
Nighthawk #1-3 (1998)
Nighthawk is revealed to be alive and is woken from his coma by an angel who gives him the ability to see crimes before they're committed; clashing with Daredevil for attacking seemingly innocent people, the two end up in Hell where Mephisto reveals the power actually came from him; Nighthawk kills Daredevil, but manages to resurrect him using the demonic flames.
Avengers #10-11 (1998)
Daredevil cameos; Daredevil wonders what it'd be like to join the Avengers and is among the heroes who try to break them free from the Grim Reaper's trap.
Amazing Spider-Man #1[1/3] (1999)
Daredevil cameo; first appearance of the TriCorp Research Foundation; first appearance of Mattie Franklin as Spider-Man; Daredevil is among the heroes wondering why Spider-Man is no longer a presence in New York during THE LEGEND REBORN.
Daredevil #1(pp.3-22)-8 (1998-1999)
Daredevil finds himself in the care of an abandoned infant and becomes convinced she's the newborn Messiah; while Daredevil protects the child, he teams up with the Black Widow, suffers a terrible loss when Bullseye attacks and learns Mysterio is the mastermind behind all of his recent woes; in the wake of the loss of Karen Page, Daredevil is consoled by Spider-Man; Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson attain the means to reopen their law firm.
Black Widow #1-3 (1999)
First appearance of the Red Room; the Black Widow regularly checks in with Matt Murdock when she investigates the emergence of another Black Widow.
Contest of Champions II #3-4 (1999)
Daredevil is among the heroes drawn into the new Contest of Champions in which is defeats Firestar, but is beaten by Deadpool.
Fantastic Four #23 (1999)
Matt Murdock represents Mister Fantastic in court when he testifies about an incident at San Diego ComicCon involving the Mad Thinker's Awesome Android.
Wolverine/The Punisher: Revelation #3 (1999)
Daredevil cameo; Daredevil stands over the city, listening in for anyone in need of assistance but missing the search for the mutated Morlock called Revelation.
Thor Annual 2000[1/2] (2000)
Matt Murdock cameo; Matt Murdock comes to the aid of Jake Olsen when Loki frames him for murder during THE FINAL MORNING.
Gambit #11 (1999)
Daredevil reluctantly joins forces with Gambit to apprehend the mercenary Constrictor.
Fantastic Four #27 (1999)
Matt Murdock cameo; as the Fantastic Four's lawyer, Murdock is among those approached for comment when the Invisible Woman marries Doctor Doom during WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE.
Daredevil #9-13(pp1-5) (1999-2000)
First appearance of Echo/Maya Lopez; the Kingpin convinces Echo - a skilled martial artist and marksman who was born deaf - that Daredevil had a hand in her father's murder; Echo falls for Matt Murdock while attempting to kill the Man Without Fear.
Black Widow #1-3 (2001)
Daredevil is caught in the continuing enmity between the two Black Widows when they both go after the same target.
Daredevil tries to intervene in the Punisher's war with the Gnucci crime family, only for the vigilante to set him up with a sadistic moral quandary just to prove a point.
Daredevil: Ninja #1-3 (2000-2001)
Daredevil is once again drawn into the never-ending war between the Chaste and the Hand.
Fantastic Four #36 (2000)
Daredevil and Spider-Man come to the aid of those trapped in an explosion caused by Diablo and hope he hasn't killed the Fantastic Four.
Marvel Knights #1-3 (2000)
First appearance of the 'Marvel Knights' (editorial name only); Daredevil forms an unofficial alliance with the Black Widow, Shang-Chi and Dagger in pursuit of a criminal activity on the streets of Manhattan that involves Ulik the Troll; the Punisher also becomes involved, clashing with Daredevil.
Marvel Knights #4-5 (2000)
Moon Knight joins the 'Marvel 'Knights' as the group turn their attention to apprehending the Punisher; Fu Manchu orders his agent Zaran to steal from AIM and kill Shang-Chi.
Marvel Knights #6 (2000)
While the 'Marvel Knights' have their hands full with Zaran, the Punisher discovers the drug dealer Daddy Wronglegs is an alien imprisoned on Earth during MAXIMUM SECURITY.
Marvel Knights #7-9 (2001)
The 'Marvel Knights' confront Dagger's partner, Cloak, with help from Doctor Strange; the group learn Nightmare is behind Cloak's behavioural changes.
Sentry vs the Void #1 (2001)
Daredevil cameo; Daredevil is among the heroes who witness the Sentry's final battle with the Void during THE SENTRY.
Amazing Spider-Man #36 (2001)
Daredevil cameo; Daredevil is among the heroes reacting to the attack on the World Trade Centre.
Spider-Man: The Mysterio Manifesto #1-3 (2001)
Spider-Man and Daredevil investigate Mysterio's apparent resurrection and discover Mad Jack's true identity.
Marvel Knights #11-15 (2001)
Fu Manchu distracts the 'Marvel Knights' while he focuses his attention on Spector Tower; the addition of Power Man (Luke Cage) to the group causes conflict causing Moon Knight to leave; the 'Marvel Knights' foil a conspiracy within SHIELD before parting ways.
Daredevil #16-18(pp1.7) (2001)
No Daredevil appearance; first appearance of Timmy Lange; Daily Bugle reporter Ben Urich investigates a possible story behind the disappearance of the costumed criminal Leap-Frog after a clash with Daredevil.
Daredevil #13(pp.6-7) (2000)
No Daredevil appearance; the Kingpin goes on trial.
Daredevil #18(pp.8-9) (2001)
No Daredevil appearance; Ben Urich struggles to pay attention during the Kingpin's trial.
Daredevil #13(pp.8-13) (2000)
While Foggy Nelson questions the Kingpin in court, Daredevil searches for clues on the streets to find the one man who can bring him down.
Daredevil #18(pp.10-22)-19 (2001)
Ben Urich figures out how Daredevil defeated Leap-Frog.
Daredevil #13(pp.14-22)-15 (2000-2001)
Echo learns the truth about her father's murder; the Kingpin's life is irrevocably changed.
Daredevil/Spider-Man #1-4 (2001)
Spider-Man and Daredevil and Spider-Man join forces to tackle the Gang of Four (Gladiator, Owl, Stilt-Man and the resurrected Copperhead) when they set their sights on the Kingpin.
Daredevil #20[2/2] (2001)
Spider-Man and Daredevil hang out together.
Daredevil #20[1/2]-25 (2001)
The Jester finds the best way to have his revenge on Daredevil - by serving him and making him stand trial; Daredevil relies on his friendship with Spider-Man to get him out his difficult legal predicament.
Still wrestling with his grief over Karen Page's death, Matt Murdock is advised to write her a letter in which he recounts meeting her the first time, the death of his father and his early days as a costumed crime-fighter.
Thunderbolts #57 (2001)
Daredevil is among the heroes held prisoner by Graviton during LIFE SENTENCES.
Peter Parker, Spider-Man #39, 41 (2002)
Daredevil/Matt Murdock cameos; DD offers friendly advice to Spider-Man.
Captain America #50[7/8] (2002)
Daredevil cameo; DD is among those attending Captain America's funeral.
Spider-Man/Daredevil #1 (2002)
Daredevil, Spider-Man and Ben Urich all separately investigate the same crime.
Marvel Knights #1-6 (2002)
Daredevil and the Black Widow reluctantly team up with the Punisher to end the criminal activities of the Brothers Grace.
Marvel Knights Double-Shot #4[2/2] (2002)
The Punisher goes after the same target as the Black Widow & Daredevil.
Daredevil's reading order continues:
- 2001-2003: Out
- 2004-2006: Kingpin of Hell's Kitchen
- 2006-2009: Return of the King
- 2009-2011: The Devil's Hand
- 2011-2013: Renewal
- 2013-2015: The Daredevil You Know
A selection of paperbacks and hardcovers that collect these Daredevil stories:
Marvel Knights by Joe Quesada Omnibus
Daredevil: Father #1-6
Marvel Knights Double-Shot #1
Daredevil: Guardian Devil
Daredevil #½, 1-15
Daredevil: Parts of a Hole
Daredevil #9-15
Marvel Knights Daredevil: Unusual Suspects
Daredevil #20-25, 51-55
Daredevil: Ninja #1-3
Daredevil/Spider-Man #1-4
Spider-Man/Daredevil #1
Daredevil: Yellow
Daredevil: Yellow #1-6
Marvel Knights: Defenders of the Streets
Marvel Knights #1-15
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