Daredevil #7

Published in April 1965, Daredevil #7 stands as a pivotal moment in the character's history. Written by Stan Lee with iconic artwork by Wally Wood, this issue is most famously remembered for the permanent introduction of Daredevil's signature red costume, replacing the original yellow and black suit. The shift toward a sleek, crimson aesthetic was intended to make the character more visually distinct and marketable as the Marvel Universe continued to expand its roster of unique, recognizable heroes.

Wally Wood, a veteran illustrator known for his precision and dramatic ink work, was instrumental in this redesign. His influence on the character’s look helped move the title away from its more lighthearted beginnings toward a darker, more noir-inspired tone that would eventually define the series. The issue was well received by readers of the era, solidifying the red suit as the definitive look for Matt Murdock and helping to establish the visual language of the superhero medium during the Silver Age of comics.