jexjthomas's review against another edition
4.0
Fantastic new approach to a classic character, wonderfully brought to life by the masterful Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin. Highly stylized but somehow still understated, the art perfectly matches Waid's take on the character, which feels both refreshing and familiar, harking back to a time when comics weren't as dark and brooding. (Nothing against Frank Miller, of course, whose take on the character is still *the* quintessential Daredevil.) Waid takes Daredevil's turbulent history and uses it to propel him forward out of darkness. (No pun intended, I guess.)
earthlings's review against another edition
5.0
Here Comes Daredevil by Mark Waid is really quickly gaining rank in my list of top comics.
al_capwned's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It starts off pretty well but then it becomes pretty generic and kinda boring if I'm being honest.
peter_xxx's review against another edition
4.0
this is an awesome daredevil book. Mark waid is a really good writer, and in this book he tries to show how daredevil sees the world while still telling a compelling story. The art by rivera and martin is awesome too.
all in all this is a very good book.
all in all this is a very good book.
mattgoldberg's review against another edition
2.0
This book further confirms that I don't really care about Daredevil. Waid is a talented writer, but he does nothing to make the character interesting beyond elaborating how Daredevil sees the world, and trying to figure how Matt Murdock can continue to practice law if everyone knows he's a costumed vigilante.
But there's not much of a hook. I was drawn into Matt Fraction's Hawkeye because it hit upon the fact that Clint Barton is kind of a fuck-up but happens to be part of Earth's Mightest Heroes despite having no powers or grandiose origin. From there, it's just good storytelling, and Waid's Daredevil doesn't really have much going on. The best part of the book is the artwork, and I can see how a lot of artists would have fun trying to visualize how Daredevil "sees" the world.
My estimation of Daredevil remains: He's Marvel's less-interesting Batman, and his superpower is that he's blind, but he actually sees much better than a person who has 20/20 vision.
But there's not much of a hook. I was drawn into Matt Fraction's Hawkeye because it hit upon the fact that Clint Barton is kind of a fuck-up but happens to be part of Earth's Mightest Heroes despite having no powers or grandiose origin. From there, it's just good storytelling, and Waid's Daredevil doesn't really have much going on. The best part of the book is the artwork, and I can see how a lot of artists would have fun trying to visualize how Daredevil "sees" the world.
My estimation of Daredevil remains: He's Marvel's less-interesting Batman, and his superpower is that he's blind, but he actually sees much better than a person who has 20/20 vision.
a_manning11's review against another edition
2.0
I read this for the Hub Reading Challenge, but I didn't appreciate this nearly as much as the Ultimate Comics Spider Man I also read for the Challenge.
Some of the artwork is truly amazing, but overall, the illustrations lack cohesion.
Some of the artwork is truly amazing, but overall, the illustrations lack cohesion.
ananaga's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
gcamelopardalis's review against another edition
5.0
I asked my friend for a rec of Daredevil that felt like the latest She-Hulk episode, she suggested I read this one.
I really enjoyed this. I liked the way it flowed and I loved the whole "not daredevil" shtick. I liked how the bruiser villain guy was a good foil abilities-wise for daredevil, the conspiracy at the end, the whole not being able to actually go to court thing. This volume was really fun!
I really enjoyed this. I liked the way it flowed and I loved the whole "not daredevil" shtick. I liked how the bruiser villain guy was a good foil abilities-wise for daredevil, the conspiracy at the end, the whole not being able to actually go to court thing. This volume was really fun!