Daredevil Timeline ( Real )

creation
April 1964

Creation of Daredevil

Daredevil was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett with input from Jack Kirby. He first appeared in Daredevil #1 published by Marvel Comics.

design_change
October 1965

First Appearance of Daredevil's Red Costume

Daredevil's iconic red costume made its first appearance in Daredevil #7, transitioning from his original yellow and black costume.

creative_change
March 1979

Frank Miller Begins Writing and Illustrating Daredevil

Frank Miller started his influential run on Daredevil as writer and artist, redefining the character and significantly affecting his tone and storytelling.

publication
July 1998

Launch of Daredevil (Vol. 2)

Marvel relaunched Daredevil with a new series, Daredevil Vol. 2, beginning with writer Ann Nocenti and artists including John Romita Jr.

media_adaptation
April 10, 2015

Daredevil Netflix Series Premiere

The live-action Daredevil television series premiered on Netflix, starring Charlie Cox, bringing Daredevil to a wider mainstream audience.

media_adaptation
December 17, 2021

Charlie Cox Reprises Daredevil in Marvel Cinematic Universe

Charlie Cox reprised his role as Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Disney+ series.

Daredevil Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
1970s

Matt Murdock's Childhood Accident

Young Matt Murdock is blinded by radioactive chemicals while saving a man, which enhances his other senses to superhuman levels.

training
Late 1970s

Training with Stick

Matt begins rigorous training under the guidance of Stick, a blind martial arts master, honing his physical and mental skills.

hero_origin
Early 1980s

Becoming Daredevil

Matt adopts the Daredevil persona, using his abilities and legal expertise to fight crime in Hell's Kitchen.

alliance
Early 1980s

Formation of Allies with Foggy Nelson and Karen Page

Matt partners with Foggy Nelson as his legal firm associate and Karen Page as his secretary, who become key allies.

villain_conflict
Mid 1980s

Conflict with Kingpin

Daredevil faces Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of crime, who becomes his archenemy attempting to dominate Hell's Kitchen.

villain_conflict
Late 1980s

Battle Against Bullseye

Daredevil battles Bullseye, a lethal assassin with pinpoint accuracy hired by the Kingpin.

team_affiliation
1990

Joining the Defenders

Daredevil becomes a member of the superhero group known as the Defenders, teaming up with other heroes.

identity_revealed
Early 2000s

Matt Murdock's Identity Publicly Revealed

At a critical point, Daredevil's secret identity as Matt Murdock is exposed, complicating his personal and professional life.

major_event_participation
Mid 2000s

Heroism During the Siege of Asgard

Daredevil participates in the siege of Asgard, fighting alongside other heroes during a major Marvel universe event.

character_development
2010s

Temporary Blindness and Renewal

Daredevil temporarily loses his heightened senses but later regains them, reaffirming his commitment as Hell's Kitchen's protector.

alliance
2010s

Alliance with the Punisher

Daredevil forms an uneasy alliance with the Punisher to tackle organized crime in New York.

personal_event
2010s

Encounter with Elektra's Return

Elektra, an old love interest and deadly assassin, returns to Matt's life, stirring old conflicts and emotions.