Despite coming from widely different backgrounds, the superpowered duo is much more alike than they are different.

Both have powers centered around incredible agility along with remarkable perception and senses.

Each have experienced the loss of a father and teacher.

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The two crimefighters have enjoyed a great partnership at several junctures in Marvel Comics' history over the decades.

He hires Hell’s Kitchen’s own Matt Murdock to represent Peter as his defense attorney.

This inevitably leads Murdock to don his Daredevil costume and investigate the situation further.

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After escaping an explosion at Fisktronics, the two agree to work together while still keeping their identities concealed.

Although Spidey’s senses are vastly improved, a lack of vision is still a considerable hindrance.

While Spider-Man’s Spider-Sense is working just fine, detecting danger is much harder to do without his sight.

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Fortunately, a certain blinded crimefighter is waiting in the wings to show Peter Parker a thing or two.

Peter Parker, though, clearly hasn’t turned his coat to join the side of criminals.

After he manages to escape, Daredevil offers to help clear Spidey’s name.

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It’s a bonafide superhero team-up classic.

The two dash through locations in Macau and Hong Kong before coming to a significant impasse.

As Spider-Man savagely beats Carter, he comes dangerously close to killing him for good.

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Fortunately, Daredevil intervenes and attempts to calm his longtime friend down.

Unfortunately, Spider-Man isn’t so easily persuaded and refuses to calm down.

Spider-Man’s rage continues, leading to him and Daredevil battling on New York’s streets.

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Later, at Ryker’s Island, a prison riot breaks out that includes the Sin Eater.

Daredevil dives into the fray to stop the riot, but Spider-Man initially refuses to help.

The two return to Peter’s home out of costume and further debate how criminals should be treated.

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Fortunately, a well-timed call by Peter’s Aunt May brings the heroes to an understanding.

Her tenant Ernie has shot three men in a panic, worried he was going to be mugged.

Peter resolves to put his faith in the law and believes he can instill that same confidence in May.

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This story touches the utmost depths of these characters.

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