Born Again (comics)

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"Born Again" is a 1986 story arc in the American comic book Daredevil, published by Marvel Comics. Written by Frank Miller and drawn by David Mazzucchelli, with colors by Christie "Max" Scheele and lettering by Joe Rosen, it was serialized in Daredevil #227–233 from February to August 1986. Widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero stories ever told, "Born Again" is considered a landmark of the Modern Age of Comic Books for its deconstruction of the superhero archetype through an attack on the hero's civilian identity rather than his physical abilities. Frank Miller had previously revitalized Daredevil during his tenure as writer and artist from 1979 to 1983, transforming the title from a struggling series on the verge of cancellation into one of Marvel's best-selling books. Following Miller's departure, Dennis O'Neil served as series writer before preparing to leave. Editor Ralph Macchio approached Miller about returning, and Miller agreed on the condition that artist David Mazzucchelli...

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