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Daredevil Visionaries: Frank Miller, Vol. 1 by Roger McKenzie, David Michelinie, Frank Miller
pariah735's review
adventurous
3.5
These are the only daredevil comics I’ve read so I can’t really compare them to anything but I enjoyed them.
darylnash's review
2.0
There are hints of Miller's dynamism here, but his artwork is still pretty rough. And though the stories by McKenzie are rather typical for their time, they don't hold up to modern expectations.
adrianasturalvarez's review
2.0
This was probably my least favorite of the three Visionaries volumes collecting Frank Miller's work on Daredevil. Mostly because, well, Frank Miller didn't write any of these stories. He just drew them. I've read in an interview that Miller nearly quit because he hated Roger McKenzie's writing and Marvel placated him by firing McKenzie and letting him write his own stories (beginning with Volume 2). Well I can see why they did it. Some of these story arcs are just embarrassing to read.
I recommend reading this volume only to juxtapose with Frank Miller's actual writing so you can see why he was considered so important.
I recommend reading this volume only to juxtapose with Frank Miller's actual writing so you can see why he was considered so important.
birdmanseven's review
3.0
I liked some issues better than others, but I definitely enjoyed this enough to read volume 2.
jamberg's review
2.0
Even though I only have 2 stars for this book by Goodreads rating system, I still like it enough to hang onto a copy in my library. The stories had dark potential but the supporting cast (Foggy and Heather mostly) were jarringly silly or stupid.
The art is a mix of good and bad: the layout and finishes are usually exciting, but the figures are often rushed and strange. Black Widow looks awesome in this style.
I do have trouble reading any of Frank Miller's work without having outside information about the creator color my reading.
The art is a mix of good and bad: the layout and finishes are usually exciting, but the figures are often rushed and strange. Black Widow looks awesome in this style.
I do have trouble reading any of Frank Miller's work without having outside information about the creator color my reading.
hdbblog's review
4.0
So I enjoyed this more than I thought I would! I wasn't sure how I'd feel about earlier Daredevil stories, since I'm so used to seeing Matt inked/colored in newer styles. To be honest though, this was pretty amazing.
Frank Miller's talent for penciling is evident, from the first issue contained in this volume. He brings this gritty noir style to the story that I really ended up liking. I think my favorite part is the way that he drew Natasha, or Black Widow as you might know her. She has this distinctly curvy body, and I loved that she wasn't this stick figure of a character. Too often now that's more the style, and so I was completely enamored with her womanly physique. Plus, well, Natasha is a bad-ass.
Story wise, this was pretty solid too. The dialogue absolutely screams "Early 80's comic!" but it's pretty easy to sink into. It was cool to be able to see where Daredevil's roots came from, and by the time that Elektra came on the scene, I was sold.
This is pretty amazing! I haven't read a lot of older comics, so I'm greatly enjoying this journey.
Frank Miller's talent for penciling is evident, from the first issue contained in this volume. He brings this gritty noir style to the story that I really ended up liking. I think my favorite part is the way that he drew Natasha, or Black Widow as you might know her. She has this distinctly curvy body, and I loved that she wasn't this stick figure of a character. Too often now that's more the style, and so I was completely enamored with her womanly physique. Plus, well, Natasha is a bad-ass.
Story wise, this was pretty solid too. The dialogue absolutely screams "Early 80's comic!" but it's pretty easy to sink into. It was cool to be able to see where Daredevil's roots came from, and by the time that Elektra came on the scene, I was sold.
This is pretty amazing! I haven't read a lot of older comics, so I'm greatly enjoying this journey.
harmony's review
3.0
I neither loved nor hated this series, which I picked up to get a look at a little more of where Daredevil came from in terms of the comics. The character is pretty clearly defined and decently compelling on his own, but I just didn't love the series. The storylines started to feel like they were on repeat (Oh, look, Matt has to choose between crime fighting and a stable real life again. Yawn.) I also hated seeing Black Widow look so damsel-ish and helpless even when she was supposedly actively participating in the stories. I've fallen in love with her as a powerful, dynamic, and capable character, so to see her cast as the flutteringly semi-helpless, lovesick puppy was... unpleasant.
The art was pretty good, however, and some of the stories (like the fight/talk with Hulk) were interesting, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend this volume.
The art was pretty good, however, and some of the stories (like the fight/talk with Hulk) were interesting, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend this volume.
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