After a long hiatus, I'm continuing my ongoing look at the 1964 Daredevil series. Everyone's favorite Hornhead is in for action and adventure a'plenty!
In issue #24, Daredevil travels to an unknown European country dealing with a militant insurgency (!) trying to overthrow their government. What nation is this? Stan Lee's geography and history knowledge is too strong! In a daring escape, he manages to confiscate a plane with enough fuel to reach the UK. And yes, a blind man can apparently operate an airplane by feeling the vibrations of the instruments. Thanks, Stan!
Daredevil #25 finds our favorite hero facing off against frightful Leap-Frog, who is apparently a man wearing a green frog suit. But he has springs on his shows! Springs! And they are battery operated!
The same issue introduces Daredevil's twin brother, Mike Murdock! This will shock my fellow comic book readers, but Mike Murdock is none other than Matt Murdock in disguise. Brother Mike is apparently a pimp of some sort and knows all the hipster 60s lingo. He's a fly guy, no question! Matt creates Mike as a ploy to trick Foggy and Karen into thinking that Mike Murdock is Daredevil. And it...works? Also, Mike Murdock is a giant douchenozzle.
Issue #26 starts with more douchey Mike Murdock. Mike is out of control, I'm telling ya! His dialogue consists of sexually harassing Karen and calling Foggy fat. What a guy!
We also see the reintroduction of none other than Stilt Man! He's back and better than ever, having reinforced his armor and made himself twice as strong. TWICE!
Unfortunately, Stilt Man has one weakness: he walks on GIANT FUCKING STILTS. Daredevil takes him down with style, wrapping his legs together and causing him to tumble! George Lucas would later be spotted carrying this panel around while filming The Empire Strikes Back. Fuck off, George!
But we aren't done! Issue #26 is packed with action, I'm telling you! And terrible lawyers. Just the worst. Here, we see a prosecutor attempt to prove the defendant is Leap-Frog but having him try on the Special Spring Shoes! If the shoes don't fit, we must acquit!
But not only do the shoes fit, they are fully functional! Leap-Frog takes advantage of the chaos to escape. BTWANG! Not depicted in this picture is that Leap-Frog is a tool who immediately gets caught because he is incompetent. BTWANG!
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