Daredevil #97 (Mar 1973)

Daredevil #97, published in Mar 1973, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Daredevil, written by Gerry Conway/ Steve Gerber with cover art by Gil Kane.

Entitled He Who Saves, this story stars Daredevil — "The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen" — as he battles crime, corruption, and deadly enemies throughout Hell’s Kitchen.

It is regarded as a key Daredevil comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of Mordecai Jones (Dark Messiah).

Featured appearances include Daredevil (Matt Murdock), Black Widow, Jason Sloan, Ivan Petrovich, and other characters from Daredevil’s world.

A classic Bronze Age Daredevil comic, this issue reflects the darker and more grounded direction of Daredevil storytelling, with stronger crime, mystery, and street-level themes.

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