Daredevil #138

Published by Marvel Comics in October 1976, Daredevil #138 represents a significant turning point in the series, as it features the debut of the villain Death-Stalker. During this era, the title was navigating the creative transitions that would eventually lead to Frank Miller's definitive run, with this specific issue scripted by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by Sal Buscema. The story continues the character's mid-seventies evolution, shifting away from the lighter tone of earlier years toward the grittier, more suspenseful atmosphere that would soon define the hero.

The cover art, rendered by Gil Kane, captures the high-stakes tension typical of Bronze Age Marvel titles. Kane was a prolific contributor to the era, known for his dynamic, kinetic approach to figure work that heightened the sense of impending conflict. The issue was received as a standard but solid entry in the series, reflecting the editorial efforts of the time to balance ongoing character development for Matt Murdock while maintaining the action-oriented pacing expected by readers of the mid-1970s.