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captwinghead's review against another edition
2.0
This wasn't far enough off from Daredevil's initial origin to make this interesting for me.
It does have more of a classic Noir feel compared to Iron Man Noir, but I enjoyed that book a lot more. I don't know if it's just that I find Matt Murdock to be a bland character (doubtful considering I love him on the show) or if it's just this book but I couldn't really find anything to latch onto. There's a "romance" that progresses out of one meeting somehow. The narrative wasn't moving enough that I got invested in it at all.
The art is absolutely gorgeous. It's exactly what you want for a story like this. I did enjoy the Bullseye aspect of this. Also, I found Kingpin to be likable enough.
Ultimately, I just didn't love the story and I wasn't invested.
It does have more of a classic Noir feel compared to Iron Man Noir, but I enjoyed that book a lot more. I don't know if it's just that I find Matt Murdock to be a bland character (doubtful considering I love him on the show) or if it's just this book but I couldn't really find anything to latch onto. There's a "romance" that progresses out of one meeting somehow. The narrative wasn't moving enough that I got invested in it at all.
The art is absolutely gorgeous. It's exactly what you want for a story like this. I did enjoy the Bullseye aspect of this. Also, I found Kingpin to be likable enough.
Ultimately, I just didn't love the story and I wasn't invested.
tenerowicz11's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jelundberg's review against another edition
4.0
I think that the highest compliment I can give here is that my friend Jamie, who loved both noir and Daredevil, would have enjoyed the shit out of this book.
jagussow's review against another edition
One of the reasons I adored Spider-man Noir was that it felt like a product of its time and place. I believe the phrase I used was that it was if John Steinbeck wrote a Spider-man comic. This feels like a Next Generation episode where Picard plays detective in the holodeck; there are elements of Noir and they often get close to the point of parody and occasionally do so. The art, as on all the Noir titles, is gorgeous.
ash_hernick's review against another edition
2.0
The art was great and the premise was interesting, but there wasn't enough of a build-up to the villain reveal for me to get invested. Also, the writing felt choppy at points, particularly at the very beginning and end of each comic - it made transitioning from one to the other difficult.
ricksilva's review
5.0
Set in Marvel's "Noir" alternate universe, this 1930s-era version of Daredevil has most of the classic elements readers will expect: Wilson Fisk, Foggy Nelson, Hell's Kitchen, and even a "Bullseye Killer".
This was a very well crafted story that stands on its own, and retains the heart of Daredevil's mythos. The action sequences were excellent, and the characters were spot-on. Foggy Nelson and the Kingpin were especially good.
Really, in many ways, this story could have been done in the standard continuity as easily as in this alternate world, and some readers may find that it is not enough of a departure. The changes made from the standard Marvel continuity didn't feel like much of a leap: Matt Murdock is an assistant to Foggy, a private investigator. Other than that, the biggest change is a new interpretation of Bullseye, and the addition of gangster Orville Halloran, and up-and-coming mobster who serves as an effective new villain.
The pacing of the story was a nice build to an effective conclusion, and I thought the climactic twists and action were effective, along with a really fun open ending in the final pages.
This is a good story that hits Daredevil's classic thematic elements through just enough of a different lens to make it feel fresh.
This was a very well crafted story that stands on its own, and retains the heart of Daredevil's mythos. The action sequences were excellent, and the characters were spot-on. Foggy Nelson and the Kingpin were especially good.
Really, in many ways, this story could have been done in the standard continuity as easily as in this alternate world, and some readers may find that it is not enough of a departure. The changes made from the standard Marvel continuity didn't feel like much of a leap: Matt Murdock is an assistant to Foggy, a private investigator. Other than that, the biggest change is a new interpretation of Bullseye, and the addition of gangster Orville Halloran, and up-and-coming mobster who serves as an effective new villain.
The pacing of the story was a nice build to an effective conclusion, and I thought the climactic twists and action were effective, along with a really fun open ending in the final pages.
This is a good story that hits Daredevil's classic thematic elements through just enough of a different lens to make it feel fresh.
bowienerd_82's review
3.0
Visually and stylistically, this is a beautiful book. Daredevil is one of the most noirish Marvel characters to begin with, so he was a great choice for the concept. Unfortunately, I didn't find the story particularly compelling or interesting.
birdmanseven's review
5.0
I've read several in the Noir line, but this one really stands out. The frame story between Daredevil and the Kingpin adds a nice layer. The changes to the story and characters felt very organic and added some new to tangles to the story. Highly recommend.
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mvuijlst's review
4.0
Jawel, véél beter dan Iron Man Noir. Het ligt er ongetwijfeld aan dat Daredevil zich veel beter leent tot film noir-achtige toestanden, wegens veel grimmiger en menselijker en dichterbij dan de superrijke miljardair Tony Stark.
Nu ja, "veel beter leent": Murdock en Foggy zijn prové-detectives, en ze hebben wat andere kledij en er rijden andere auto's rond, maar voor de rest had het min of meer een klassiek Daredevil-verhaal kunnen zijn.
Niet dat daar iets verkeerd mee is, natuurlijk. En de tekeningen zijn uitstekend.
Nu ja, "veel beter leent": Murdock en Foggy zijn prové-detectives, en ze hebben wat andere kledij en er rijden andere auto's rond, maar voor de rest had het min of meer een klassiek Daredevil-verhaal kunnen zijn.
Niet dat daar iets verkeerd mee is, natuurlijk. En de tekeningen zijn uitstekend.