First appearance

Daredevil's first appearance: Daredevil #1

Daredevil first appeared in Daredevil #1, cover dated April 1964, published by Marvel and created by Stan Lee and Bill Everett.

Why it matters

Matt Murdock's debut and origin, in the first issue of his own series. Foggy Nelson and Karen Page also first appear. Daredevil wore a yellow and black costume before switching to his classic red one.

Related key issues

• Daredevil #7 (April 1965), the first appearance of the red costume.
• Daredevil #168 (January 1981), the first appearance of Elektra.

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More first appearances

• The Punisher: The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (February 1974)
• Black Widow: Tales of Suspense #52 (April 1964)
• Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962)
• Wolverine: The Incredible Hulk #181 (November 1974)
• Venom: The Amazing Spider-Man #300 (May 1988)

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