Daredevil: Marked for Death

Core Book Specifications

• Creative Team: Mainly written by Roger McKenzie, with art by Frank Miller and inks by Klaus Janson. The cover art is an iconic wrap-around piece by John Romita Jr.

• Publication Date: 1990 (First Printing).

• Page Count: 96–100 pages.

• ISBN-10: 0871356341.

• Issues Collected: Collects Daredevil (Vol. 1) #159–161 and #163–164.

Story Synopsis & Significance

This volume captures the transition period where Frank Miller first joined the title as a penciler before fully taking over as the writer. The collected issues showcase a gritty, high-stakes era for Matt Murdock:

• The Death Mark: Daredevil faces a relentless assault from his deadly nemesis, Bullseye, who is obsessively tracking down the Man Without Fear.

• Guest Stars: The storyline weaves in major Marvel icons, featuring Black Widow teaming up with Matt Murdock, alongside an intense encounter with the Incredible Hulk.

• Origin Elements: Issue #164 reveals critical, deep-dive components of Matt Murdock's past and the early psychological trauma that shaped his vigilante career