Daredevil #23

Published in December 1966, Daredevil number 23 stands as a notable installment during the Silver Age of Marvel Comics. The issue features a script by Stan Lee and artwork by Gene Colan, who was beginning to establish the moody, cinematic aesthetic that would come to define the series. At this point in the character's publication history, Daredevil was still finding his footing as a street-level hero, often balancing lighter superhero antics with the developing darker tone that would later become a staple of his narratives.

The story, featuring the villainous Leap-Frog, showcases the creative partnership between Lee and Colan. Gene Colan’s expressive, fluid style was particularly well-suited for the acrobatic nature of Matt Murdock’s alter ego, helping to differentiate Daredevil from other Marvel heroes of the era. The issue is widely regarded by collectors as a quintessential example of mid-sixties Marvel storytelling, appreciated for its contribution to the slow-burn character development that allowed Daredevil to emerge as one of the publisher's most resilient protagonists.