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jdhauk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Death of parent, Violence, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Body shaming
arbaazk1999's review against another edition
3.0
i liked it. it was good. but I did read the "man without fear" series first and that kinda ruined it for me. the violence and the darkness of the character was pretty far amplified in that series so going back and reading this felt weird. it still had some moments that I don't think the comics code authority would approve of but it still wasn't as edgy and gritty as i thought it would be. but as a storyline it was good. although only half the book is actually frank miller's writing. the other issues are only drawn by him. which is completely absurd.
harkw's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
ayushk21's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Sure there were a number of moments in this book I liked. But it was a big book. And it is kind of showing its age. Garish colors, surface plots. And repeated themes and stories. There are hints of something better. But in this one they were mostly just hints. It was interesting to see the obvious source of the Kingpin material for the Netflix series.
jonathancrites's review
5.0
I read this complete run probably 10-12 years ago; it is one of the greatest comic epics ever. The stories with just Miller and Janson on art are good and read like the end of an era. There is an immediate change when Miller takes over writing and pencils, both in the style of the stories, the cast of characters, and the quality level of the art. Daredevil shares much of what makes Spider-Man great (one man trying make a difference against overwhelming odds, street level action, gallows humor) but gets to pair it with a more adult story. Can’t wait to read Vols. 2 & 3. Highly recommended.
colleenscamera's review against another edition
SO GOOD
like i know i say that about every dd comic but this one especially
like i know i say that about every dd comic but this one especially
cheddyspageddy's review against another edition
4.0
The start to one of the most revered runs in comics. Truthfully, Miller’s time on the series starts rather typical. Issues #158-167 are all rather standard bronze age comics. There’s an issue where Daredevil fights a guy in a graveyard. There’s one where Daredevil fights The Gladiator while Foggy is getting married. It’s all pretty typical superhero stuff.
It’s with issue #168 and the introduction of Elektra that Frank Miller’s run as we know it begins. In fact, issues #168-170 serve as introductions to Elektra, Bullseye and Kingpin. The latter were already existing villains of course, and Miller had already used Bullseye a few issues earlier, but here is where I feel all the pieces come together. That combined with changing mood and backdrop of the series into more film noir territory and showing more violence really signals the beginning of this new era for Daredevil, and its fantastic. Here we start to see the beginnings of Daredevil’s rivalry with his new arch nemesis Kingpin, we see Bullseye become more and more unhinged and psychopathic, we see his doomed relationship with Elektra. It’s all so good and this is only the beginning.
It’s with issue #168 and the introduction of Elektra that Frank Miller’s run as we know it begins. In fact, issues #168-170 serve as introductions to Elektra, Bullseye and Kingpin. The latter were already existing villains of course, and Miller had already used Bullseye a few issues earlier, but here is where I feel all the pieces come together. That combined with changing mood and backdrop of the series into more film noir territory and showing more violence really signals the beginning of this new era for Daredevil, and its fantastic. Here we start to see the beginnings of Daredevil’s rivalry with his new arch nemesis Kingpin, we see Bullseye become more and more unhinged and psychopathic, we see his doomed relationship with Elektra. It’s all so good and this is only the beginning.
wesleystephen's review against another edition
4.0
Mostly good story telling, art ranges from decent to quite good. My main issue was the redundancy of reminding the reader of the details of Daredevil's origins and the features of his billy club in nearly every issue, but I think that's more of a feature of old Marvel comics in general so I won't blame it on this specific volume of work. All in all very enjoyable and definitely has some heart!