Daredevil: Man Without Fear

A five-issue prestige limited series from 1993-1994, Daredevil: The Man Without Fear is a gritty, definitive origin story for Marvel's Man Without Fear. Written by Frank Miller with striking, shadow-drenched art by John Romita Jr., it reimagines Matt Murdock's early years—from his childhood accident to his first nights as a vigilante in Hell's Kitchen. This series is essential for its raw, street-level take on the character, establishing the tone that would define Daredevil for decades to come.