Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)

Daredevil is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with some input from Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Daredevil #1 (April 1964). The basic concept of a blind vigilante was probably inspired by the classical symbol of blind justice; Everett's legally blind daughter, whose hearing was more acute as a result, was a direct influence on the character's enhanced senses. Daredevil was the first disabled protagonist in the Marvel Silver Age and is one of the best-known blind superheroes in American comics. Daredevil is the alias of Matthew Michael Murdock, a lawyer from Hell's Kitchen who was blinded in childhood by a chemical accident that enhanced his other senses. Matt hones his physical abilities and superhuman senses under his mentor, the blind and mysterious Stick, becoming an expert in martial arts. Eventually, in ironic contrast to his Catholic upbringing and beliefs, Matt dons a devil-like costume and takes up a dual life of fighting against the criminal underworld in New York City. This puts him in conflict with many super-villains, including his archenemies Bullseye and the Kingpin. He also becomes a skilled and respected lawyer who forms a law firm with Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, his best friend and college roommate. He establishes a long relationship with co-worker Karen Page, who experiences many hardships before her eventual murder by Bullseye. Daredevil also has