Paladin was a mercenary and private investigator. He sought Daredevil while engaged in an assignment to track down the Purple Man and battled Daredevil. He clashed with Daredevil a second time after the crime fighter inadvertently interfered with Paladin's search for the Purple Man. Paladin allied with Daredevil in battle against the Cobra, the Jester, and Mister Hyde, who were under the control of the Purple Man.
