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shinningarmor29's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
bioniclib's review against another edition
3.0
Lightening round of thoughts!
Karen's selling Matt's secret identity for a hit of heroine gets back to Kingpin and that starts the chain of events. Such depraved actions are commonplace in comics today but only because of stories like this.
The timing and pacing were a bit off for me. Things get planned, initiated, and then they're done, with weeks passing.
Interesting to see Christianity play a big part. I knew it was important to Matt but I think this is where it became so important to him.
This is the first appearance of Nuke.
When Captain America shows up, his colorful costume is almost blinding in the gritty, dirty style of Hell's Kitchen.
Karen's selling Matt's secret identity for a hit of heroine gets back to Kingpin and that starts the chain of events. Such depraved actions are commonplace in comics today but only because of stories like this.
The timing and pacing were a bit off for me. Things get planned, initiated, and then they're done, with weeks passing.
Interesting to see Christianity play a big part. I knew it was important to Matt but I think this is where it became so important to him.
This is the first appearance of Nuke.
When Captain America shows up, his colorful costume is almost blinding in the gritty, dirty style of Hell's Kitchen.
joshwatt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
One of the best daredevil comics
taplo_crono's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly a really great storyline, and it makes sense why this would be considered one of the Character’s most iconic story arcs. Daredevil is a character I’ve always loved, and this story absolutely helps prove why. In this story he is put through the wringer, has his life absolutely destroyed with nothing left. But even when he’s losing everything, he picks himself up and keeps going.
One of the best parts of this storyline was the different perspectives we got of Matt, Karen, and Ben Urich. These characters are all struggling in their own ways, Matt with his life falling apart, Karen with her drug addiction, and Ben with his fight against corruption in the media. Each of these characters shined in this storyline.
My one complaint would honestly have to be how it ended. It just felt a little bit anti climactic to have this personal storyline between Matt and the Kingpin build up over the entire course of the issues, only for it to end with Daredevil and Captain America taking down a mercenary hired by the kingpin. However having the final panel still end with Matt, reborn and happy with his life after overcoming everything was still very well done. Only wish we could have seen more encounters between Matt and Fisk.
Overall great story, understandable why it’s iconic, and why it’s so popular to be adapted in other Daredevil media. Still think season 3 of the show honestly did it better. 4.5/5
One of the best parts of this storyline was the different perspectives we got of Matt, Karen, and Ben Urich. These characters are all struggling in their own ways, Matt with his life falling apart, Karen with her drug addiction, and Ben with his fight against corruption in the media. Each of these characters shined in this storyline.
My one complaint would honestly have to be how it ended. It just felt a little bit anti climactic to have this personal storyline between Matt and the Kingpin build up over the entire course of the issues, only for it to end with Daredevil and Captain America taking down a mercenary hired by the kingpin. However having the final panel still end with Matt, reborn and happy with his life after overcoming everything was still very well done. Only wish we could have seen more encounters between Matt and Fisk.
Overall great story, understandable why it’s iconic, and why it’s so popular to be adapted in other Daredevil media. Still think season 3 of the show honestly did it better. 4.5/5
ebruteo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
koki_siringo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Trafficking, Mass/school shootings, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
andycronin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
annashiv's review against another edition
4.0
It was a little too sad for my taste, but it was good. The artwork is good and consistent. The story is interesting and holds a lot of weight. I really cared about the characters. It was just that personally, I don't like seeing people brought down to their poorest state, even if they rise again. I did still like the story though. It was well written. I think my favorite character was Karen and Maggie. I got confused as to why Foggy was really in the story. I haven't read the comics that led up to it, so I feel that might be the reason why, but I didn't really see a point to Foggy's parts, as much as I love his character. Overall, I would definitely give it a read, especially if you love Daredevil. This is definitely an important event in his life and it helped me understand just what kind of person he is.