Daredevil
# 12-21


Daredevil # 12: "Sightless in a Savage Land"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby/John Romita
Inker: John Romita
Jay's Rating:
JJJJ
Synopsis:
Matt Murdock takes a cruise to escape the troubles in his life, however, the cruise ship is boarded by the Plunderer and his pirates. The ship is robbed and Daredevil, who had resisted their boarding, is captured. The Plunderer returns to his secret base in the Savage Land where they're attacked by Ka-Zar and Zabu. Daredevil is hurt in the battle and has lost his powers. Ka-Zar, who is forced to retreat, takes Daredevil to safety and sets out to find medicinal herbs.

Jay's Notes:

  • First pencil work for Marvel by John Romita.
  • Ka-Zar last seen in X-Men #10.

Daredevil # 13: "The Secret of Ka-Zar's Origin!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: Jack Kirby/John Romita
Inker: John Romita
Jay's Rating:
JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Daredevil fends off an attack by the ape-man MaaGor only to be recaptured by the Plunderer. The Plunderer is reunited with his brother Ka-Zar, who learns his origin and relation to the Plunderer, and is also taken captive but not before he gives Daredevil the healing herbs which restore his powers. The Plunderer then makes his way to his English castle where he hopes to use the half of Ka-Zar's pendent, along with his half, to unlock a cache of Vibranium. Fortunately, Daredevil escapes and frees Ka-Zar, with his half of the pendent, and they both flee the castle.

Daredevil # 14: "If This Be Justice ..!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: John Romita
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Jay's Rating:
JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
The Plunderer recovers the pendent and frames Ka-Zar for murder. The Plunderer uses the Vibranium he has unlocked to develop a weapon with which to take over the world. Fortunately, Daredevil stands in his ways and brings the Plunderer to justice and clears Ka-Zar's name.

Daredevil # 15: "And Men Shall Call Him ... Ox!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: John Romita
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Jay's Rating:
JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
The Ox and his partner, Dr. Karl Stragg, escape from prison. Stragg takes advantage of the Ox's mental shortcomings and transfers his mind to the Ox's body. Driven by his newfound strength, Stragg goes on a rampage which draws DD's attention. The longer Stragg spends in the Ox's body, the more his reasoning is affected and it's his ultimate downfall as he plunges to his death during his battle with DD.

Jay's Notes:

  • The OX last seen in issue #6.

Daredevil # 16: "Enter ... Spider-Man"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: John Romita
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Jay's Rating:
JJJJ
Synopsis:
The Masked Marauder puts into a motion a plan that pits Spider-Man and Daredevil against each other. Meanwhile, the Masked Marauder steals the plans for a new engine design. Spidey tracks down Daredevil to the law offices of Nelson and Murdock and attacks Nelson believing him to be Daredevil since Murdock is blind.

Jay's Notes:

  • It's rather interesting to see Romita's first take on Spider-Man. He draws Spider-Man in a what can clearly termed a Ditko Spider-Man. Romita will eventually move on to become the regular Spider-Man penciller and define his own art style for the webhead.

Daredevil # 17: "None Are So Blind ..!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciller: John Romita
Inker: Frank Giacoia
Jay's Rating:
JJJ1/2
Synopsis:
Spidey can't prove that Nelson is Daredevil and makes his exit. Nelson is more than happy to let Karen believe that he is since she's enamored with Daredevil. Daredevil takes matters into his own hands and sets a trap for the Masked Marauder. Fortunately, he's able to keep Spider-Man at bay long enough for both of them to team up and take down the Masked Marauder.

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