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Summary: The definative origin story
Review: I bought these original issues that make up this trade paperback back when they first came out. Anyone who knows anything about comic books knows that when Frank Miller writes Daredevil, you don't miss it. Frank Miller carved his niche on Daredevil as an impressive artist, then later we discovered he was even more masterful as a writer when he took over the writing duties as well (see Daredevil Visionaries vol. 1, 2 and 3). Frank Miller's legendary run on Daredevil had long since past, and he had gone on to do works that he would become even more famous for; most notably his work on Batman for DC with Year One and The Dark Knight Returns (both equally fantastic). When it was announced that Miller would be doing a mini series called The Man Without Fear (essentially Daredevil: Year One) everyone interested in the medium knew it would be something special, and it was.Now Daredevil: The Movie is out after months and months of previews; previews that made me dread the release of this hollywood mucked up movie. Everytime I'd see a preview I'd think back to this definative Daredevil story. Not really knowing what the movie was going to be about, I would think there could be no better story for the film than this. Rather than digging the originals out of their storage, I decided to purchase the TPB not only so I could relive the magic, but so that I could let my girlfriend appreciate the real character and story before the film polluted her. She was interested in the movie (from the previews) and I knew we'd for sure be seing it. But I wanted her to see for herself, rather than have her suffer me trying to explain how the film missed. Needless to say, she read it (too fast I feel) and loved it, and I didn't have to explain anything. The movie missed the character and story just as I knew it would (see my review of the film) and now she's reading through the Daredevil Visionaries set. And this is someone who's never really read or been interested in comics. This book is amazing. The writing, while perhaps not Frank Miller's best, is deep and meaninful. He continues to prove to the world (that won't listen) that comics can be a legitimate medium of literature. John Romita Jr's art was just starting to come into it's own the time this series was drawn so is a litte rough around the edges in places, but wonderful none the less. If you know anything at all about the medium, you don't need to hear anything I just said. You already know it. But if you are new or curious about it, this book is for you. And it's 10 times better than the movie.
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Summary: One of the Best Marvel Comics Ever!
Review: I have always been a DC fan first, but what's good is good and this is really good. They have to put this back in print because it is one of greatest comics Marvel ever published. It has a fast-paced cinematic style similar to the one Frank Miller used in Batman Year One and Ronin. I am not a big fan of John Romita Junior, but his style was perfect for this story. Its obvious that both Miller and Romita Jr worked very hard on this. Daredevil's origin has been told before but when you read this you don't feel like you are reading rehashed material. There are plenty of new plots and ideas to keep it interesting throughout. As usual, the character interplay between Matt Murdock and Electra is excellent and very foreboding since we already know what the future has in store for her.
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Summary: Exceptionally well-done writing and great origin.
Review: I was very skeptical about this book because I usually don't think of one-shots as being all too good. I wasnt dissapointed with this graphic novel at all. It had amazing art and enough interesting stories before Daredevil became the Man Without Fear; back when he was the boy with plenty of it.
Unfortunately, the origins of how some things went down (like Elektra's introduction) are different than they were in Frank Miller's original comics in 1980 (also featured in Frank Miller Visionaries Vol. 2). I guess it's just filling in the blanks to what we did not know before. Either way, this book is a masterpiece to any Daredevil collector or just someone interested in his story.
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Summary: Why can't these guys work together more often?
Review: Miller and Romita do a fantastic job on this book. Romita sites this as his favorite work he's ever done, and with good reason. He managed to draw over 100 pages of work without ONE costumed hero! Only the last page of the book has DD in costume, the rest is the updated story of Matt Murdock. And when I say updated, that's what I mean. DD's history has been changed or "retconned" as we say, it's just been made a little more deep and a little more realistic. It's quite tasteful and very respectful to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's original work. A must buy for all Daredevil fans.
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Summary: Film Noir in Comic Form ...!!!!
Review: Most comic readers ignore Daredevil as a character, and most non-comic fans have never even heard of him. More's the pity, then, that they miss this retelling of Daredevil's origins by Frank Miller. The story is gritty, tough, and Miller knows what to do with it better than probably any writer out there today. If you're looking to get into Daredevil, or just want to check out a first class trade paperback, this one is for you.
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Summary: "Man Without Fear" worth reading...
Review: Most comic readers ignore Daredevil as a character, and most non-comic fans have never even heard of him. More's the pity, then, that they miss this retelling of Daredevil's origins by Frank Miller. The story is gritty, tough, and Miller knows what to do with it better than probably any writer out there today. If you're looking to get into Daredevil, or just want to check out a first class trade paperback, this one is for you.
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Summary: Daredevil Legends Vol. 3: The Man Without Fear
Review: OK, here it is. You found what you're looking for: The best Frank Miller Daredevil story available. Also, this book is one of the best Daredevil stories written by anyone, anywhere. This story is an origin story, and explains how Daredevil got the way he is and how he learned to adapt and who taught him to fight. He has his first meetings with Elektra and Kingpin, too. This book is worthy of the moniker "must-read," and I don't say that about many books. This is one of those TPBs that every comic book lover should own.
This edition is a reprint of the story, as it always sells very well and sells out. I own the original collection that was printed with an all-red cover with a black outline of Daredevil on the front. It's a more attractive cover, but, really, it's what's on the inside that counts, right?
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Summary: Film Noir in Comic Form ...!!!!
Review: This book is not to be missed by anyone who likes comic books, film noir, Tom Waits, or underworld drama. Frank Miller tells the MOST underestimated story of his life. The story adds depth and motivation to a second-string superhero. This book is not to be missed by ANYONE who is comic book reader (and non-comic readers should not pass it up !)
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Summary: Good, but not great retelling of DD's origin
Review: This is an entertaining read but nowhere near as good as the "best" Daredevil stories ever written. Frank Miller's writing is characteristically tough and gritty -- he is to comics writing what Martin Scorcese is to movie directing. However, unlike Miller's earlier work on Daredevil, the story just doesn't flow as smoothly here. I got the feeling as though Miller was writing tough stories just for the purpose of being tough, whereas in Miller's more heralded work (on Daredevil and Batman) the gritty element contributed to an excellent and fluid storyline. Perhaps the biggest problem here is that Miller is judged by his own standard -- and this story, while good, is on the same level as the classics that he's cranked out before.
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Summary: Good, but not great retelling of DD's origin
Review: This is an entertaining read but nowhere near as good as the "best" Daredevil stories ever written. Frank Miller's writing is characteristically tough and gritty -- he is to comics writing what Martin Scorcese is to movie directing. However, unlike Miller's earlier work on Daredevil, the story just doesn't flow as smoothly here. I got the feeling as though Miller was writing tough stories just for the purpose of being tough, whereas in Miller's more heralded work (on Daredevil and Batman) the gritty element contributed to an excellent and fluid storyline. Perhaps the biggest problem here is that Miller is judged by his own standard -- and this story, while good, is on the same level as the classics that he's cranked out before.
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