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jaleel_shaker's review against another edition
3.0
I did enjoy it but I don’t think I’ll be picking more of Daredevil anytime soon
rpanny's review against another edition
3.0
While certainly not my favorite Daredevil writing, due to some character actions I found not befitting the beloved (and conflicted) Matt Murdock, the story arc was fun and interesting, and the artwork was fantastic. This is definitely one of the best depictions of Daredevil's radar powers, which allows the reader to grasp how Matt functions within his two lives. Not an exception story, Waid's take on Daredevil was still a good read. Not sure if I'll pick up the next trades, but I won't count it out.
btmarino84's review against another edition
5.0
This whole series so far has been brilliant. Waid is really blowing me away with his work here.
jhstack's review against another edition
4.0
A highly refreshing take on Daredevil - and this is frankly the first Daredevil volume I've taken to, partially because of Waid's reputation and partially because of Marcos Martin's artwork in half of the volume.
rrfromm's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! I think I have a contender for my favorite superhero. This book is just awesome.
old_tim's review against another edition
5.0
“It has been a miserable last few years and every time I thought I’d finally hit bottom, God somehow found me a bigger shovel. All this pain and all this loss and…and I just can’t bear the weight of it anymore and stay sane. I know that. So this is the way I’ve decided to be.”
Matt Murdock’s speech to Foggy is perhaps Mark Waid’s statement of intent with his run on Daredevil. Acknowledge the grimdark past of the comic, while offering a dramatic change of pace and tone. It’s perhaps a soft reboot more than anything, with past events staying in continuity, even while there’s a change of focus away from that type of storytelling.
Waid’s fresh approach to the title is in some ways a return to its silver age roots. Forgoing many trends of contemporary comics, Waid’s Daredevil is a swashbuckling hero. His concerns are at a more human level, protecting the poor and disenfranchised, than with slugging it out with supervillains. The stories are shorter, punchier, and more self-contained. A reader doesn’t need to know 50 years of Marvel continuity to understand the storyline. It feels fresh exciting and fun.
The art duties are split between Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin. Their simple clean lines reflect this reversion to silver age aesthetics visually. The colorists, Javier Rodriguez and Muntsa Vicente, only add to the throwback effect. Bold color choices, often themed in red and yellow (DD’s colors, don’t ya know). The overall effect is evocative of the pop art of the 1960s, the era of Daredevil’s birth.
I couldn’t be more impressed with a contemporary comic. It has both the fun and energy of a silver age comics, but with the stylistic sophistication of a 21st century piece. Highly recommended for all ages.
Matt Murdock’s speech to Foggy is perhaps Mark Waid’s statement of intent with his run on Daredevil. Acknowledge the grimdark past of the comic, while offering a dramatic change of pace and tone. It’s perhaps a soft reboot more than anything, with past events staying in continuity, even while there’s a change of focus away from that type of storytelling.
Waid’s fresh approach to the title is in some ways a return to its silver age roots. Forgoing many trends of contemporary comics, Waid’s Daredevil is a swashbuckling hero. His concerns are at a more human level, protecting the poor and disenfranchised, than with slugging it out with supervillains. The stories are shorter, punchier, and more self-contained. A reader doesn’t need to know 50 years of Marvel continuity to understand the storyline. It feels fresh exciting and fun.
The art duties are split between Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin. Their simple clean lines reflect this reversion to silver age aesthetics visually. The colorists, Javier Rodriguez and Muntsa Vicente, only add to the throwback effect. Bold color choices, often themed in red and yellow (DD’s colors, don’t ya know). The overall effect is evocative of the pop art of the 1960s, the era of Daredevil’s birth.
I couldn’t be more impressed with a contemporary comic. It has both the fun and energy of a silver age comics, but with the stylistic sophistication of a 21st century piece. Highly recommended for all ages.
morgancward's review against another edition
yeah ok i'm finally reading it
it's...fine?
it's...fine?
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
2.0
I don't think Mark Waid knows how lawyers work.
christthinker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
miryouma's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
cant really differentiate between the different volumes since i read them all at the same time so i’ll do my best to give them accurate reviews 🥲