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modernhobbitvibes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking, Cancer, Medical content, Violence, Blood, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Torture, Fatphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism and Vomit
unladylike's review against another edition
5.0
This was the strongest volume of Mark Waid's first DD run so far. So many things come to a head, and it actually reveals more than I expected.
The jokes connect with their punches. The story flows in a direction that makes sense given what's happened prior. AND the biggest bonus for me was getting to see the brand new (at the time) Superior Spider-Man interacting clumsily with Daredevil! Dan Slott's whole Superior series, where Doctor Octopus's mind is controlling the body of Peter Parker, was one of the more fantastic creations in recent Marvel history. Seeing the character as he's just starting to adjust and is still not good at disguising himself from those who've known Peter Parker/Spidey for years, was a lot of fun.
The jokes connect with their punches. The story flows in a direction that makes sense given what's happened prior. AND the biggest bonus for me was getting to see the brand new (at the time) Superior Spider-Man interacting clumsily with Daredevil! Dan Slott's whole Superior series, where Doctor Octopus's mind is controlling the body of Peter Parker, was one of the more fantastic creations in recent Marvel history. Seeing the character as he's just starting to adjust and is still not good at disguising himself from those who've known Peter Parker/Spidey for years, was a lot of fun.
fifth_magpie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dantastic's review against another edition
4.0
22 - The Superior Spider-Man shows up and starts some shit with Daredevil. However, they are interrupted when the recently upgraded Stilt-Man shows up!
We're treated to an old school super hero misunderstanding here, enhanced by the ridiculousness of Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man's body and Stilt-Man using Doc's technology to enhance his armor. The ending with Foggy is a chilling hint of things to come.
23 - AIM (I think) recreates the accident that created Daredevil and looses a gang of hypersensitives on New York. Meanwhile, Matt makes Foggy go to the doctor.
Daredevil battling some crazies with senses like his was an interesting encounter. I'm more interested in Foggy's cancer and whomever is masterminding the attacks on Matt, though.
24 - Matt tries to patch things up with Kirsten and someone sends a crate of hypersensitive dogs to Matt's office.
I haven't touched on the humor of the Mark Waid Daredevil run. They're actually pretty funny. One kid calls Daredevil "The Red Batman." It balances out the grimness of Foggy's cancer somewhat.
25 - An escapee from the project trying to recreate Daredevil takes Matt to a warehouse near the river...
Holy Shit! Daredevil goes up against his ninja doppleganger, Ikari, and has the fight of his life. I still have no idea who is pulling the strings and I hope Ikari sticks around for a while.
26 - While on the run from Ikari, Matt pieces together who is behind the constant shitstorm that has been raining down on him.
The penultimate issue of this arc really ratcheted things up several notches. The final issue is really going to be something. The backup story with Foggy and the kids in the cancer ward was a nice touch.
27 - Daredevil goes up against Ikari in a fight to the death with the mastermind watching. If Daredevil wins, his friends die!
That final battle was everything it needed to be plus some. I'm glad Ikari and Lady Bullseye are still alive. That Daredevil is a clever guy. Waid and Samnee make one hell of a team.
Closing Thoughts: Waid and Samnee are the team to beat on Daredevil. This volume was one hell of a ride. I wonder what the next chapter in Daredevil's life will bring. Four out of five stars.
We're treated to an old school super hero misunderstanding here, enhanced by the ridiculousness of Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man's body and Stilt-Man using Doc's technology to enhance his armor. The ending with Foggy is a chilling hint of things to come.
23 - AIM (I think) recreates the accident that created Daredevil and looses a gang of hypersensitives on New York. Meanwhile, Matt makes Foggy go to the doctor.
Daredevil battling some crazies with senses like his was an interesting encounter. I'm more interested in Foggy's cancer and whomever is masterminding the attacks on Matt, though.
24 - Matt tries to patch things up with Kirsten and someone sends a crate of hypersensitive dogs to Matt's office.
I haven't touched on the humor of the Mark Waid Daredevil run. They're actually pretty funny. One kid calls Daredevil "The Red Batman." It balances out the grimness of Foggy's cancer somewhat.
25 - An escapee from the project trying to recreate Daredevil takes Matt to a warehouse near the river...
Holy Shit! Daredevil goes up against his ninja doppleganger, Ikari, and has the fight of his life. I still have no idea who is pulling the strings and I hope Ikari sticks around for a while.
26 - While on the run from Ikari, Matt pieces together who is behind the constant shitstorm that has been raining down on him.
The penultimate issue of this arc really ratcheted things up several notches. The final issue is really going to be something. The backup story with Foggy and the kids in the cancer ward was a nice touch.
27 - Daredevil goes up against Ikari in a fight to the death with the mastermind watching. If Daredevil wins, his friends die!
That final battle was everything it needed to be plus some. I'm glad Ikari and Lady Bullseye are still alive. That Daredevil is a clever guy. Waid and Samnee make one hell of a team.
Closing Thoughts: Waid and Samnee are the team to beat on Daredevil. This volume was one hell of a ride. I wonder what the next chapter in Daredevil's life will bring. Four out of five stars.
raul3893's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet foggy storyline
(Random detail that I noticed is that iron fist has made like 3 cameos does Mark Waid like him THAT much?)
(Random detail that I noticed is that iron fist has made like 3 cameos does Mark Waid like him THAT much?)
modkuraika's review against another edition
5.0
This series continues to be an endearing venture not restrained by the status quo usually associated with A-List superheroes.
helpfulsnowman's review against another edition
4.0
I got off track on this one, which I regret. How awesome.
I'm told that the Netflix show is pretty great. I haven't seen it yet. In fact, can we do a quick list of shows I haven't seen yet? And maybe people will stop asking?
+Game of Thrones: Sorry, I just don't know if I can do a medieval thing with dragons. GoT might be the best one of those, but I cashed in those chips so long ago that I just can't see watching another one. I don't think I can be convinced. How many times can I care about who is going to be a king of some shithole that's just going to become a town that the train goes through on the way to London in a couple hundred years?
+The Sopranos: I tried like three times. I can't get into it. The mob movies, the shows. Something about the mob seems very silly to me, or very made-up somehow. Maybe Dick Tracy spoiled me for mob stuff because you can only see it as these ridiculous bad guys with names like Lips Manlis.
+Mad Men: Just not into outfits. Also, the cuteness of "Isn't it crazy we didn't give a fuck about recycling in 1965?" wears off super fast. It's like watching a movie about the 1700's and being constantly amazed that they don't have Dodge Chargers and shit. Yeah, stuff was different 50 years ago. No shit.
+Doctor Who: One episode. It's not for me. At the risk of angering a billion people, it's a show that feels, to me, very aware of how clever it's being at any given time. Real life of the mind stuff. Also, I can't figure out if this is supposed to be silly or not.
+Firefly: Just to make sure I piss off anyone I didn't lose already. I think I saw two episodes. Just not for me. I don't really get how this is a space western. Because people wear boots? I'm inventing a new genre, the Western Horror, which is Dawn of the Dead with more hats.
I'm told that the Netflix show is pretty great. I haven't seen it yet. In fact, can we do a quick list of shows I haven't seen yet? And maybe people will stop asking?
+Game of Thrones: Sorry, I just don't know if I can do a medieval thing with dragons. GoT might be the best one of those, but I cashed in those chips so long ago that I just can't see watching another one. I don't think I can be convinced. How many times can I care about who is going to be a king of some shithole that's just going to become a town that the train goes through on the way to London in a couple hundred years?
+The Sopranos: I tried like three times. I can't get into it. The mob movies, the shows. Something about the mob seems very silly to me, or very made-up somehow. Maybe Dick Tracy spoiled me for mob stuff because you can only see it as these ridiculous bad guys with names like Lips Manlis.
+Mad Men: Just not into outfits. Also, the cuteness of "Isn't it crazy we didn't give a fuck about recycling in 1965?" wears off super fast. It's like watching a movie about the 1700's and being constantly amazed that they don't have Dodge Chargers and shit. Yeah, stuff was different 50 years ago. No shit.
+Doctor Who: One episode. It's not for me. At the risk of angering a billion people, it's a show that feels, to me, very aware of how clever it's being at any given time. Real life of the mind stuff. Also, I can't figure out if this is supposed to be silly or not.
+Firefly: Just to make sure I piss off anyone I didn't lose already. I think I saw two episodes. Just not for me. I don't really get how this is a space western. Because people wear boots? I'm inventing a new genre, the Western Horror, which is Dawn of the Dead with more hats.