morgcxn's review
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Mental illness
This one deals with some pretty serious topicscaptainnat's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
morgancward's review
The Wakanda stuff is ROUGH but the story about Maggie's post-partum depression is done really well, I just wish it wasn't done at the expensive of making the Wakanda's come across as unfeeling savages. The Purple Man story was where I started to "get" why this book is so highly praised. Really well plotted and I'm slowly loving Waid and Samnee's interpretation of Matt's "radar" sense. Plus Kirsten is a GREAT love interest for Matt. Her moment at the end of Issue 10 is really sweet, I like her a lot.
bethroot's review
5.0
#7 i love this matt, the unconditional forgiveness he offers his mother is so beautiful and shows just how kind and hopeful he is able to be now, after everything he’s gone through. “Oh. Failing. Right. You mean by pulling yourself up out of a suicidal depression by faith and sheer force of will to become a force for good on this planet? We should all fail so tragically.” !!!!i cant believe that quote is from a marvel comic. but thats what makes daredevil so good!
#10 - again this one was so good, showing matt hasn’t completely gotten over his depression, staying hopeful and lighthearted is still a struggle with him, something he chooses everyday to do. i feel like that is such an important aspect of his character and i’m so glad its shown.
#10 - again this one was so good, showing matt hasn’t completely gotten over his depression, staying hopeful and lighthearted is still a struggle with him, something he chooses everyday to do. i feel like that is such an important aspect of his character and i’m so glad its shown.
momentum262's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
luxuryofsorrow's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
4.25
bowienerd_82's review
4.0
I wasn't super impressed with the 50th anniversary stories, but the storyline with Matt's mom was excellent.
tiredofitall's review
3.0
3.5 stars
It's refreshing to see a more light-hearted DD story that still touches upon his past and Matt's trauma.
The first arc with Maggie and Shuri was a bit flat, but the last few issues with Killgrave and Matt dealing with his depression were great. Loved the art in the last 2 issues especially.
It's refreshing to see a more light-hearted DD story that still touches upon his past and Matt's trauma.
The first arc with Maggie and Shuri was a bit flat, but the last few issues with Killgrave and Matt dealing with his depression were great. Loved the art in the last 2 issues especially.
nancyotoole's review
4.0
It's so weird to me that Wakanda is the most technologically advanced country in the world, yet it's portrayal still feels weirdly backwards. I get in that our first glimpse of them was suppose to play off our our stereotypical expectations, but they did LITERALLY need to be chucking spears?
Anyway, the Wakanda visit (which is relatively short) is a sour note in what's ultimately a very strong volume of Daredevil. This is probably the best of the Orginal Sin stories I've read so far, and his encounter with The Purple Man is incredibly strong. I've heard that Waid will no long be writing the title post-Secret Wars (Charles Soule, a writer I quite like, will be taking over). This makes me sad, but all good things must come to a close. And it's really admirable that Waid has been able to keep the quality up over the years. I look forward to reading the last few issues.
Anyway, the Wakanda visit (which is relatively short) is a sour note in what's ultimately a very strong volume of Daredevil. This is probably the best of the Orginal Sin stories I've read so far, and his encounter with The Purple Man is incredibly strong. I've heard that Waid will no long be writing the title post-Secret Wars (Charles Soule, a writer I quite like, will be taking over). This makes me sad, but all good things must come to a close. And it's really admirable that Waid has been able to keep the quality up over the years. I look forward to reading the last few issues.
rtimmorris's review
3.0
The first book within (Daredevil's 50th Anniversary issue) is okay, though ultimately meaningless. The next story (DD #6-7) is a nice nod to Matt's mom, a character who hasn't had too much of a spotlight throughout his 50-year existence. The Wakanda side to the story felt like filler however and it's too bad we got a guest artist (Javier Rodriguez; who's work is serviceable but a far cry from our regular artist).
Which brings us to the last half of the book. The Purple Man 3-part story felt like such a breath of fresh air right from the first page. Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are unbeatable together and this series reaches higher levels just with them at the helm. It's nice to see a villain who's an old favorite (and a regular nemesis for DD) and although the story was quite dark there was also a fun, different sort of twist to it.
2 Stars for the first half + 4 Stars for the last half = 3 Stars
Which brings us to the last half of the book. The Purple Man 3-part story felt like such a breath of fresh air right from the first page. Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are unbeatable together and this series reaches higher levels just with them at the helm. It's nice to see a villain who's an old favorite (and a regular nemesis for DD) and although the story was quite dark there was also a fun, different sort of twist to it.
2 Stars for the first half + 4 Stars for the last half = 3 Stars