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Summary: TODAY'S BEST MAINSTREAM COMIC
Review: Be warned: This collection may cover Daredevil #32-40, but Daredevil hardly appears at all. There's only a brief appearance by a super-villian, and that's by the fourth-string Mr. Hyde. There are cameos galore, but of the appearances by Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Elektra, Jessica Jones and the White Tiger, only Spider-man does any real "super-heroing". The story doesn't advance or conclude with a big battle royale and a resolve where our hero saves the day and the world is put right, but with...well, find that out for yourself.This is the best Daredevil storyline since Born Again. Read Underboss before this to get the full story. In breif: Daredevil's secret identity has been outed by a tabloid newspaper (whose source is also an unconventional surprise). The repercussions are real and, no, there won't be a resolve with both Matt Murdock and someone else disguised as Daredevil appearring in the same place at the same time. Bendis' strength as a writer of dialogue and creating memorable, vital characters is at its' peak here. Matt Murdock creates his own problems and ruins good opportunities because of his own flaws, not some super-baddie vowing revenge. Maleev's artwork is dark, gritty, moody and somber: an ideal match for Daredevil (and the colors by Matt Hollingworth and even the lettering by Richard Starkings are also well-suited and noteworthy). Bendis and Maleev as a creative team for daredevil is so effective and evocative because they were both clearly influenced by Frank Miller. However, they are are not just aping Miller, they're embellishing. Their vision for Daredevil will forever change the character and in time may be remembered as just as important as Millers'. The only drawback is the artwork in the last White Tiger story. It's okay, and it's a good story but without Maleev, it's just not the same, and it would have been really interesting to see what Maleev would have done with the story-line. Pick this up. It's not just the best mainstream comic today, it may be the best thing in the entire field.
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Summary: TODAY'S BEST MAINSTREAM COMIC
Review: Be warned: This collection may cover Daredevil #32-40, but Daredevil hardly appears at all. There's only a brief appearance by a super-villian, and that's by the fourth-string Mr. Hyde. There are cameos galore, but of the appearances by Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Elektra, Jessica Jones and the White Tiger, only Spider-man does any real "super-heroing". The story doesn't advance or conclude with a big battle royale and a resolve where our hero saves the day and the world is put right, but with...well, find that out for yourself. This is the best Daredevil storyline since Born Again. Read Underboss before this to get the full story. In breif: Daredevil's secret identity has been outed by a tabloid newspaper (whose source is also an unconventional surprise). The repercussions are real and, no, there won't be a resolve with both Matt Murdock and someone else disguised as Daredevil appearring in the same place at the same time. Bendis' strength as a writer of dialogue and creating memorable, vital characters is at its' peak here. Matt Murdock creates his own problems and ruins good opportunities because of his own flaws, not some super-baddie vowing revenge. Maleev's artwork is dark, gritty, moody and somber: an ideal match for Daredevil (and the colors by Matt Hollingworth and even the lettering by Richard Starkings are also well-suited and noteworthy). Bendis and Maleev as a creative team for daredevil is so effective and evocative because they were both clearly influenced by Frank Miller. However, they are are not just aping Miller, they're embellishing. Their vision for Daredevil will forever change the character and in time may be remembered as just as important as Millers'. The only drawback is the artwork in the last White Tiger story. It's okay, and it's a good story but without Maleev, it's just not the same, and it would have been really interesting to see what Maleev would have done with the story-line. Pick this up. It's not just the best mainstream comic today, it may be the best thing in the entire field.
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Summary: I agree with the reviewer below!
Review: I have not read this book, but the other reviewers state it to be good, so I look forward to doing so in the futre. I went to the relevant screento check out the reviews with a view to purchasing it when I am in a higher money earning position. I was doing this when reviewing my cart, in which are ariably some 130 items - grahpic novels mainly, but also books and audio & visual media - to see if the items I want to buy in the way of graphic novels from Amazon were still showing on Amazon's site as not yet released, though both the publisher's web site, as well as the site of a large retail/mail order store in NYC had shown their being released at least a month ago, at the time of their release. As the other person pointed out - both Barnes & Noble and Borders (as well as a Hastings store in town) get the books in long before Amazon. I agree with the person below but never thought of these reviews as a forum. Sure, I'll buy (most of) my graphic novels from you, Mr. Amazon, when you say they are (eventually) released, but only because I want to take advantage of the free freight and discount you offer over my other sources. However, each week I look forward to seeing what is on sale the following Wednesday as the titles appear @ 12:00 EST every Saturday on the aforementioned retailer's website. I am then let down to think I'll be waiting @ least a month to buy them from my vendor of choice - Amazon. Often I can't wait and buy them elsewhere. Lowest prices aren't always the reason to go to a vendor! Come on - Amazon - I can't see any reason why a company your size should not get the new Graphic Novels on the same timely basis as other stores, just as you do with mainstream publishers' books, CDs and DVDs. If you are serious enough about capturing the growing Graphic Novel business as you appear to be, then I think it evident it prudent to service it as you do the rest of your business, to both your and your customers' benefit!
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Summary: I agree with the reviewer below!
Review: I have not read this book, but the other reviewers state it to be good, so I look forward to doing so in the futre. I went to the relevant screento check out the reviews with a view to purchasing it when I am in a higher money earning position. I was doing this when reviewing my cart, in which are ariably some 130 items - grahpic novels mainly, but also books and audio & visual media - to see if the items I want to buy in the way of graphic novels from Amazon were still showing on Amazon's site as not yet released, though both the publisher's web site, as well as the site of a large retail/mail order store in NYC had shown their being released at least a month ago, at the time of their release. As the other person pointed out - both Barnes & Noble and Borders (as well as a Hastings store in town) get the books in long before Amazon. I agree with the person below but never thought of these reviews as a forum. Sure, I'll buy (most of) my graphic novels from you, Mr. Amazon, when you say they are (eventually) released, but only because I want to take advantage of the free freight and discount you offer over my other sources. However, each week I look forward to seeing what is on sale the following Wednesday as the titles appear @ 12:00 EST every Saturday on the aforementioned retailer's website. I am then let down to think I'll be waiting @ least a month to buy them from my vendor of choice - Amazon. Often I can't wait and buy them elsewhere. Lowest prices aren't always the reason to go to a vendor! Come on - Amazon - I can't see any reason why a company your size should not get the new Graphic Novels on the same timely basis as other stores, just as you do with mainstream publishers' books, CDs and DVDs. If you are serious enough about capturing the growing Graphic Novel business as you appear to be, then I think it evident it prudent to service it as you do the rest of your business, to both your and your customers' benefit!
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Summary: Skip the Movie and Read This!
Review: Just a quick glance at the myriad of Daredevil trade paperbacks out there will give some indication of how many permutations this character has gone through. Unfortunately few truly understand the intricacies of the character who can turn into a third-rate ninja in one writer's hands and a cut-rate Spider-man in another's. Luckily Brian Michael Bendis "gets" Daredevil - much as Miller and Smith have before him. As others have said in their reviews before this one, this is certainly not a conventional superhero tale as it focuses more on Matt Murdock and less on his costumed alter-ego. What appearances there are from the spandex set are limited but very effective. And you have to give credit to ANY writer who can make Mr. Hyde interesting, if only for a few panels. Two disapointments: 1) The conniving Mr. Silke, who basically sets Murdock up for much of the misery he experiences in these issues, essentially becomes a castrated character barely even appearing in these pages. Perhaps Bendis has something up his sleeve for Silke. I hope so, as this story really wastes his potential.
2) The final third or so of the book is taken up with a White Tiger storyline that is moderately good, but certaily nothing like the Bendis/Maleev stories that precede it. Bottom Line: The Hollywood screenwriters could learn a LOT from Bendis and Maleev. This is a worthwhile read!
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Summary: The secret is OUT
Review: Kingpin has known Matt murdocks secret since the Born Again series. But now a tabliod has found out and told everone and now the daredevils enemies know. what is next
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Summary: Character Driven, Intense Super Hero Tale
Review: Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, faces the worst nightmare for masked adventurer when the front page of the tabloids proclaim to the world that he is Daredevil. His life is upended, the media is camped outside his aprtment and hounding his every mood, and Foggy tells Matt that maybe he should quit. This story plumbs the depth of the character, Matt not Daredevil, and what compels Matt to put on the costume. Very few baddies in this volume, it's all about Matt and Foggy, which isn't a bad thing. Guest appearances include Luke Cage, Jessica Jones (ALIAS), the Black Widow, and Spiderman. The pencils by alex maleev are incredible. His work constantly improves with each issue of Daredevil he draws. Buy this book. Bendis' best Daredevil story so far. If this is your first Daredevil book, I suggest picking up "Underboss" before you read this book.
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Summary: Daredevil Vol. 3 Hardcover Review
Review: Well, I just picked this book up recently and I have to say, this book is just really, really good. This book collects another year's worth of Daredevil comics #38-50, and is the third in a series of great Marvel Daredevil hardcovers. This one picks right up where the last one left off (as you would expect) and is the best yet. This time around, you get to see a lot of what Daredevil does in his regular life as a reporter and as a ladies' man. As in Vol. 2, Matt Murdock spends more time out of his costume than in it, but that's OK, because what he is doing out of costume is still very interesting.
Murdock gets a new girlfriend, who is also blind, he tries to defend a costumed vigilante in the courtroom, he works to stop the Owl from rebuilding the Kingpin's empire and marketing a new drug, he gets some revenge on Bullseye (who really had it coming), and, finally, he has a truly epic confrontation with Wilson Fisk. I won't say more than that, as I don't want to give away too much. It's just a really, really good read, and I would love it if they would base a movie on this storyline.
Alex Maleev, again, provides the artwork in this collection, other than for a few courtroom issues, where a fill-in artist did the duties. Maleev's artwork is far better than the fill-in artist, and I'm coming to expect his stlye on this book. Maleev's artwork is growing on me. It's not at all what I'd want to see on JLA or X-Men or Hulk, but it fits Daredevil just fine. He is very meticulous in his own way, and I appreciate the work he puts into his signature style.
Did I mention that this is a really, really good book? Now go get it for yourself! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: One of the Best Comics in Recent Years
Review: While still facing the aftermath of having his identity outed by a tabloid, Daredevil must now face a former enemy who is trying to control the Kingpin's former territory. Meanwhile, after Daredevil rescues a blind woman from an oncoming truck, she decides to look Matt Murdock up. For fans following the current storylines, this book is more of the same--great writing by Brian Michael Bendis and superb artwork by Alex Maleev and Matt Hollingsworth. Bendis' signature writing style is here: realistic dialogue and credible characterization. Alex Maleev's amazing visuals capture the urban grittiness of the setting perfectly, while Hollingsworth's dark colors help set the tone of the story. The only shortcoming is some of the action scenes that look somewhat disjointed. For fans of Bendis or fans of Daredevil this is a must own. This is another great example why Bendis so reasonably earned an Eisner award on this title and why this is consistantly the best comic on the market. (NOTE: Daredevil-Underboss and Daredevil-Out are prerequisites)
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Summary: One of the Best Comics in Recent Years
Review: While still facing the aftermath of having his identity outed by a tabloid, Daredevil must now face a former enemy who is trying to control the Kingpin's former territory. Meanwhile, after Daredevil rescues a blind woman from an oncoming truck, she decides to look Matt Murdock up. For fans following the current storylines, this book is more of the same--great writing by Brian Michael Bendis and superb artwork by Alex Maleev and Matt Hollingsworth. Bendis' signature writing style is here: realistic dialogue and credible characterization. Alex Maleev's amazing visuals capture the urban grittiness of the setting perfectly, while Hollingsworth's dark colors help set the tone of the story. The only shortcoming is some of the action scenes that look somewhat disjointed. For fans of Bendis or fans of Daredevil this is a must own. This is another great example why Bendis so reasonably earned an Eisner award on this title and why this is consistantly the best comic on the market. (NOTE: Daredevil-Underboss and Daredevil-Out are prerequisites)
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