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miss_johnsto's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bobbyk's review
An amazing ending to a tied together run that spanned 27 issues. Waid and Samnee are one of the best teams in comics right now!
sherpawhale's review
5.0
Absolute best volume in the series, hands down. The art is so bright and dynamic, with crisp lines and a deft hand. The colors are cheerful, not dark, and most welcome for the atmosphere.
The writing! I had some legitimate laugh out loud moments. First, the issue with Superior Spidey, whose pairing with Daredevil, the man who can see (so to speak) beyond the mundane facets makes it the best choice. I hadn't read any of Superior Spider-man, but I'm keen to now. As long as the fearsome Stilt Man shows up.
As for the rest of it, there was the perfect amount of heart, with Foggy dealing with cancer. Matt has always been the fearless one, but now there's nothing he can do and Foggy turns out to be deserving of the moniker.
As for the villain - absolute fantastic choice. First of all, to see the variables that gave Matt his senses performed on homeless people, that was chilling enough. But knowing who was behind it, why, and how long it's been in the works for this series... hats off. Everything plays out exactly as should be.
Can't wait to continue this series. The last one had me feeling like maybe I was done with this run, but now I can't imagine Mark Waid leaving.
The writing! I had some legitimate laugh out loud moments. First, the issue with Superior Spidey, whose pairing with Daredevil, the man who can see (so to speak) beyond the mundane facets makes it the best choice. I hadn't read any of Superior Spider-man, but I'm keen to now. As long as the fearsome Stilt Man shows up.
As for the rest of it, there was the perfect amount of heart, with Foggy dealing with cancer. Matt has always been the fearless one, but now there's nothing he can do and Foggy turns out to be deserving of the moniker.
As for the villain - absolute fantastic choice. First of all, to see the variables that gave Matt his senses performed on homeless people, that was chilling enough. But knowing who was behind it, why, and how long it's been in the works for this series... hats off. Everything plays out exactly as should be.
Can't wait to continue this series. The last one had me feeling like maybe I was done with this run, but now I can't imagine Mark Waid leaving.
bowienerd_82's review
5.0
I absolutely adore Mark Waid's run on Daredevil. He manages to stay true to the heart and soul of everything that makes up Matt Murdock, and yet also manages an upbeat tone that's extremely rare while still being in character.
This volume in particular had a very satisfying storyline with a great wrap-up.
This volume in particular had a very satisfying storyline with a great wrap-up.
tabman678's review against another edition
4.0
Mark Waid and Chris Samnee’s run on Daredevil is different from the years and years of Daredevil comics before because for the most part it isn’t constantly dark, tragic, and obsessed with kicking its hero while it’s down.
This run has a happy end for once and the ending really pulls it all together. It’s a bit sloppy, yes. And at times the pace moves too fast for its own good.
But hell its go some fantastic fucking visuals and strengths in its storytelling. Overall I don’t think this would be ,y f virtue run on the character but one very well worth reading.
After the purple man in last volume you get stunt man here and the shroud.
But you are in luck Kingpin shows up here for what are among my favorite issues in the run. Elements from Waid’s run all show up again. More so from the San Francisco half then the first half.
It’s a good ending and I enjoyed the stories before it got into its endgame.
It’s nice to see the end.
4 stars.
This run has a happy end for once and the ending really pulls it all together. It’s a bit sloppy, yes. And at times the pace moves too fast for its own good.
But hell its go some fantastic fucking visuals and strengths in its storytelling. Overall I don’t think this would be ,y f virtue run on the character but one very well worth reading.
After the purple man in last volume you get stunt man here and the shroud.
But you are in luck Kingpin shows up here for what are among my favorite issues in the run. Elements from Waid’s run all show up again. More so from the San Francisco half then the first half.
It’s a good ending and I enjoyed the stories before it got into its endgame.
It’s nice to see the end.
4 stars.
nancyotoole's review
4.0
In volume Five, Mark Waid continues his run on Daredevil. I find it interesting that while there is an obvious love interest here, the relationship that has been the focus of Waid's run so far is that of friendship, between Matt and his best friend/law partner Foggy Nelson. This is taken to the next level in this volume when Foggy Nelson's health becomes an issue. At the same time, Matt finds himself torn away by an enemy from this past.
What makes this volume work is how well Waid juggles all of the pieces. There's plenty of fun to be have (the Superior Spider-man appearance in the first issue is a blast), plus the more psychological aspects that come with the main villain, plus the more emotional notes of the Foggy Nelson storyline. Add in some impressive artwork and you have another great volume of Daredevil. I can't wait to see what comes next.
What makes this volume work is how well Waid juggles all of the pieces. There's plenty of fun to be have (the Superior Spider-man appearance in the first issue is a blast), plus the more psychological aspects that come with the main villain, plus the more emotional notes of the Foggy Nelson storyline. Add in some impressive artwork and you have another great volume of Daredevil. I can't wait to see what comes next.
buildhergender's review
4.0
Good story.
We finally get to find out who has been trying to make Matt's life a living hell. And boy is Matt totally messed up before the end of the story.
A secret about Foggy is revealed.
We finally get to find out who has been trying to make Matt's life a living hell. And boy is Matt totally messed up before the end of the story.
A secret about Foggy is revealed.
nikkibd4033's review
5.0
Matt and Foggy's relationship is one of my favorite parts of any Daredevil story. So this volume made me happy because it was heavy on the friendship/found family themes.
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