Daredevil #197 (1983) First Print
Daredevil #197 is an issue of the Daredevil series from Marvel, released August 1, 1983. Written by Dennis O'Neil with artwork by Bill Sienkiewicz. Notable appearances include Lady Deathstrike. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 2 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.
In this issue we follow Daredevil to Japan in search of Bullseye after a fight the two had in a previous issue that involved the death of Elektra. The fight left Bullseye crippled and is sent to a Japanese scientist know as Lord Dark Wind that believes he can make Bullseye strong again by replacing his bone with metal (adamantium). Once in Japan Daredevil is aided by a Japanese woman revealed as Yuriko, the future Lady Deathstrike. Yuriko tells Daredevil about Dark Winds past as a kamikaze pilot that failed his mission. During the story we witness Daredevil having a mental connection with Bullseye.
Key Facts
- 1st appearance of Yuriko Oyama, later becomes Lady Deathstrike
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