Daredevil #9

Daredevil #9 was published by Marvel Comics in August 1965, during a period of rapid expansion for the publisher's Silver Age superhero lineup. The issue is historically significant as the first appearance of the Leap-Frog, a villain created by writer Stan Lee and artist Wally Wood. It emerged during a time when the character of Daredevil was still finding his stylistic footing, often blending urban crime drama with the more colorful, eccentric rogues gallery tropes common to the era.

The interior art was provided by Wally Wood, a legendary illustrator known for his meticulous detail and noir-inspired aesthetic. Wood was instrumental in defining the visual tone of the early Daredevil series, moving the character away from his initial yellow costume toward the iconic red suit he donned in previous issues. The story follows Matt Murdock as he navigates the professional challenges of his law practice while contending with the Leap-Frog’s technology-driven petty crimes, showcasing the grounded yet whimsical narrative style that characterized Lee and Wood's brief but influential collaboration.