Daredevil's 'Marvel Knights' era continues with the award-winning run by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, taking the Man Without Fear in a direction we haven't seen before. Despite the Kingpin knowing that Daredevil is blind lawyer Matt Murdock, he's never taken the easy route to make him suffer. He's never compromised his identity. But what if the decision to out Daredevil was taken from the Kingpin's hands? Big changes are in store for Wilson Fisk, but it's about to get even tougher for Daredevil.
Bendis & Maleev's saga is celebrated for a reason. Daredevil hadn't felt this real since 'Born Again'. This is the saga that gets into the psyche of a Man Without Fear and finds out what happens when he truly reaches breaking point.
MCG Notes:
- 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 overviews, though I've tried to keep them to a minimum - just be warned!
Previous entries in the Daredevil Reading Order:
First appearance of Sammy Silke; Daredevil battles Nitro whose explosive powers play havoc with his enhanced senses and injure Foggy Nelson; Daredevil confronts the now-blind Kingpin over the attack, but thinks one of his new underlings Sammy Silke may have more to do with it; Silke convinces the Kingpin's son Richard Fisk to turn against his father; Silke's crew surround the Kingpin and stab him during UNDERBOSS.
Daredevil #28 (2002)
Elektra warns Matt Murdock that there's a price on his head; Daredevil fends off Boomerang and Shotgun when they target Murdock during 'NUFF SAID / UNDERBOSS.
Daredevil #29-31 (2002)
Flashbacks reveal how Sammy Silke was sent to work for the Kingpin by his father and learned that the Kingpin and his men all know Daredevil is Matt Murdock, but aren't allowed to touch him; now, Vanessa Fisk kills her son for trying to murder her husband, reports the Kingpin's death and gets him out of the country; the terrified Sammy Silke turns to the police for protection and offers up Daredevil's secret identity during UNDERBOSS.
Daredevil #32 (2002)
No Daredevil appearance; the events that lead from Sammy Silke turing to the police to Matt Murdock being outed by the Daily Globe are revealed; Foggy Nelson is the first to see the front page of the Globe.
Daredevil #33-35(pp.1-18) (2002)
Foggy Nelson tries to help Matt Murdock decide how to handle the threat to his secret identity; Foggy tries to convince Matt to stop being Daredevil; Ben Urich and Peter Parker try to convince J Jonah Jameson that Matt isn't Daredevil; the press permanently gather outside Matt Murdock's house; Spider-Man and Daredevil battle Mister Hyde.
The Order #5-6 (2002)
Daredevil is among the heroes who take down the corrupted Defenders during ONCE MORE, THE END.
Alias #3-4 (2002)
Jessica Jones' lawyer, Matt Murdock, comes to her aid when she's apprehended by the police.
Daredevil #35(pp.19-22)-36(pp.1-6) (2002)
Matt Murdock calls a press conference to announce the allegations that he's Daredevil are untrue.
Alias #15 (2003)
Matt Murdock cameo; Jessica Jones and Luke Cage are hired as bodyguards for Matt Murdock who receives a visit from the Black Widow.
Daredevil #36(pp.6-21)-37 (2002)
Matt Murdock refuses the Black Widow's offer to hit the town alongside her in his Daredevil guise; Vanessa Fisk sells the Kingpin's business; Matt catches up with Elektra; the Daily Globe decide to take Matt Murdock to court to prove he's Daredevil.
Punisher #33-37 (2003-2004)
Spider-Man, Daredevil and Wolverine join forces to take down the Punisher who unleashes the Hulk on them.
Daredevil #38(pp.1-21) (2002)
Luke Cage and Iron Fist turn to Matt Murdock for help when the White Tiger is wrongly accused of murder.
Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target #1 (2003)
Daredevil battles the Owl; Bullseye is hired by terrorists.
MCG Note: Writer Kevin Smith still hasn't finished this mini-series which was intended to reveal facts about Bullseye's mysterious past, including his real name. The target in question was intended to be Captain America.
Daredevil #38(pp.19-22)-42(pp.1-17) (2002-2003)
First appearance of Milla Donovan; the White Tiger's trial does not go in his favour with shocking results; Daredevil saves a blind girl's life; Stilt-Man tells Matt Murdock that the Owl has taken over the Kingpin's turf.
Alias #18(pp.8-9) (2003)
Jessica Jones confides in Matt Murdock about Mattie Franklin crashing at her apartment.
Daredevil #42(pp.18-23)-50 (2003)
First appearance of Sano Orii and Clan Orii; Milla Donovan asks Matt Murdock is he's Daredevil and the two go on a date; Matt Murdock is under suspicion when the Daily Globe Publisher is murdered; Sammy Silke is confronted by the Kingpin; Daredevil puts an end the the Owl's new criminal empire and learns the Kingpin has returned to New York; Daredevil clashes with Typhoid Mary and Bullseye while Wilson Fisk makes moves to reclaim his position as Kingpin; Daredevil defeats Wilson Fisk and names himself Kingpin of New York City instead.
Spider-Man Unlimited #1[1/2] (2004)
Daredevil disguises himself as a criminal to help Spider-Man allow a dying little girl to see him in action.
Daredevil #51 (2003)
No Daredevil appearance; Echo reassesses her life after her recent interactions with Daredevil.
Daredevil #52 (2003)
Echo confronts Daredevil, hoping to renew their relationship but , even though he's still drawn to her, he's involved with someone else and his life is too complicated; Echo confronts the Kingpin in prison.
Daredevil #53(pp.1-7) (2003-2004)
No Daredevil appearance; the Kingpin tells Echo he always loved her like a daughter and still does.
Daredevil: Black & White #1[1/3] (2010)
Matt Murdock gets the opportunity to go through a medical procedure to have his sight restored, but his chances are crushed after a confrontation with Bullseye.
Alias #24 (2003)
Matt Murdock tries to help Jessica Jones find work by arranging a meeting with Ka-Zar whose sabretoothed tiger Zabu is missing.
X-23: The Target 1-6 (2007)
Matt Murdock and Captain America interrogate X-23 when she's captured by SHIELD.
Secret War #2-3, 5 (2004-2005)
Flashback sequences only; Daredevil is among the costumed adventures who agree to go on a mission in Latveria for SHIELD.
Daredevil: Father #1-6 (2004-2007)
First appearance of the Santerians (Chango, Eleggua/NeRo/Nestor Rodriguez, Ogun, Oshun & Oya); while working on a case to prove New Jersey Power & Light are responsible for giving one of their employees cancer, Matt Murdock thinks about his father; the case proves to be a disturbing one when his client is revealed to have an ulterior motive for hiring Matt.
X-Statix #16 (2004)
Daredevil cameo; DD attends the X-Statix' farewell party.
Captain America: Theatre of War - America The Beautiful #1 (2009)
Daredevil cameo.
Elektra #35 (2004)
Elektra finally looks to come to terms with her death and resurrection only to discover Matt Murdock has his own way of dealing with what happened to her.
Daredevil #56-60 (2004)
The Yakuza challenge Daredevil to his territory; Milla Donovan reveals to Ben Urich that she ant Matt Murdock are now married; Ben believes Matt is suffering from a nervous breakdown over the death of Karen Page; Spider-Man, Luke Cage and Iron Fist assist Daredevil against the Yakuza.
Captain Marvel #19 (2004)
Daredevil cameo.
Daredevil's reading order continues:
- 2003-2006: King of Hell's Kitchen
- 2006-2009: Without Fear
- 2009-2011: Lord Daredevil
- 2011-2013: Renewal
- 2013-2015: The Daredevil You Know
Daredevil by Bendis & Maleev Omnibus vol.1
Daredevil #16-19, 26-50, 56-60
Daredevil by Bendis & Maleev - Ultimate Collection vol.1
Daredevil #16-19, 26-40
Daredevil by Bendis & Maleev - Ultimate Collection vol.2
Daredevil #41-50, 56-65
Daredevil: Father
Daredevil: Father #1-6
Marvel Knights by Joe Quesada Omnibus
Daredevil #½, 1-15
Daredevil: Father #1-6
Daredevil: Father #1-6
Marvel Knights Double-Shot #1
Marvel Knights Daredevil: Unusual Suspects
Daredevil #20-25, 51-55
Daredevil: Ninja #1-3
Daredevil/Spider-Man #1-4
Spider-Man/Daredevil #1
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