A Sense of Doubt blog post #2791 - New Daredevil - Comic Book Sunday for 2210.09

A Sense of Doubt blog post #2791 - New Daredevil - Comic Book Sunday for 2210.09

Today's Comic Book Sunday shares a new comic that I thought was outstanding, top notch, the cream of the cream.

I am not the only one who thought so.

Critics Rating on COMIC BOOK ROUND UP  gave it an 8.5 and users an 8.1, but comic book fans are notoriously reactionary and picky over the stupidest of things. I am generalizing; I know that's not everyone. But you know who I am talking about. You have met them at cons and in the comic shops. They fixate on dumb shit. They have their eye balls pressed against bark. It's not just that they see tress and not the forest. They are just seeing bark.

I was a little shocked that of the sixteen reviews that COMIC BOOK ROUND UP  rounded up, there was only one 10/10. And the lows were 6/10. See what I mean? Bark fixaters.

One review from RAZORFINE doesn't even justify it's shitty 6/10. So, we can throw that one out because if a reviewer can't justify the rating, who cares? That's an idiot.

The other one from COMIC BOOK DISPATCH actually justifies its rating. I just do not agree.

Daredevil #1 is a mediocre beginning to a new Daredevil series and a new epic.  I feel this issue has the same problem as many series these days, with one epic saga moving immediately to the next epic saga, with no room to let the characters breathe in-between.

Why not have one or two “day in the life” style issues where we get to see Matt coping with the aftermath of “Devil’s Reign” out of costume, just living his life as Matt Murdock and pondering what he’s going to do next before dropping us into another 15-part epic?

https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/daredevil-(2022)

https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/daredevil-(2022)/1

The first and possibly most stunning thing about 2022's Daredevil #001 [Legacy #649] is the haunting, goth cover (which has been released as a poster, and I bought it) by Marco Checchetto and Matthew Wilson. Wow. What an image.

The angsty, dark heroes are always in the rain perched on some ornate building cornice that probably does not exist in reality: see literally dozens of Batman comics in the last three decades.

The comic opens with the introduction of our first villain, one from Matt Murdock's past, and so there's a parallel to Matt's own childhood tragedy with another boy.

And then this:

Very Tom King, but I like it.

Writer Zdarsky is going to wrap up the "Mike" Murdock storyline, which leads into a team-up with Spider-Man. Mike is dead. Matt tells Spidey who he is, but Spidey cannot return the favor.

This is good stuff. Good character stuff. Written by someone who "gets" these characters.

And the art is amazing. A dark color palette. Sketchy line work but well-wrought figures and some great action poses. Like this one:

And then because issue ones need a big bang, Zdarsky and Checchetto literally blow up a train.

The Elektra story is a separate piece, and so criticisms about trying to jam too much in the end are unfounded.

Time for a reckoning with Stick.

I really liked it, which is why I am featuring it.

Happy Comic Book Sunday.

I am going to share the 10/10 review...

https://butwhytho.net/2022/07/11/review-daredevil-issue-1/

MARVEL COMICS

REVIEW: ‘Daredevil,’ Issue #1

by William Tucker07/11/2022

Daredevil #1 is published by Marvel Comics, written by Chip Zdarsky, art by Marco Checchetto and Rafael De Latorre, colours by Matthew Wilson, and letters by Clayton Cowles. After the “death” of Matt Murdock, Daredevil is about to leave New York to deal with the Hand. But he does one last sweep of the city with Spider-Man before he goes. And in a backup story, Elektra has a meeting with Stick.

This is both a continuation of an old story and the beginning of a new one. After the huge events of Devil’s Reign, there are some loose ends to tie up. It allows us to settle into the comic. There are some surprises almost instantly in Daredevil #1 as Matt and Spider-Man begin their night shift. But there is also the beginning of some fascinating mysteries, with multiple new villains being hinted at. The start of the comic does feel comfortable, which is disrupted when Zdarsky decides to flip things. The ending has two things happening at the same time. One is this revelation, a new figure on the book that is also a massive distraction from the catastrophe that is about to happen. It is a sudden, heart-stopping shock.

The fantastic characters that survived from the last volume are set forward on new horizons in this comic. The first part of the issue is incredibly heartwarming. Daredevil and Spider-Man is one of my favourite friendships in comics and Zdarsky writes a wonderfully endearing script for their conversation. They completely understand each other’s difficulty with trust and yet trust each other’s ability to save lives implicitly.

There was a warmth to the start of the comic, but also deep-seated darkness. Daredevil has a menace attached to him, the grief from the end of the last series still enveloping him. In contrast, Elektra has also been altered. She has an aversion to killing, a feeling that is entirely alien to her. These are elements that are ripe for exploration. And then come these new characters that seem perplexing and full of depth.

The art in both stories is terrific. Zdarsky is reunited with Checchetto in the first story, who is such a perfect fit for this character. The realistic style breathes life into Hell’s Kitchen and those that reside in it. The facial expressions are believable and the little details add substance to the world. From individual strands of hair in Matt’s beard to the stretching of his mask when he puts it on, these specifics do so much. The action is also superb. There aren’t large amounts of the build-up to the action, often erupting in a panel. The ferocity of the impact is clear like a sudden crash out of nowhere.

The colours are stunning as Wilson covers both stories. There is an understanding and adapting of tones to fit the particular art styles for the line art in each tale. There is a distinct vibrancy when the colour red is involved, as all three heroes inside the comic have it on their regalia. Around them, the city is dark and gloomy, but rich with details in tones nonetheless. Daredevil’s radar sense looks awesome and intense, and the last character introduced is surprising, largely due to how Wilson presents them. The lettering remains identical to the style used for Daredevil books, maintaining consistency.

The backup story details Elektra paying Stick a visit. It consists largely of an extended fight that is exciting, but it also suggests a significant change going forwards. De Latorre depicts the confrontation beautifully. The design of Elektra’s costume gets better every time I see it, and De Latorre excellently captures the immense intensity of her athletic fluidity.

Daredevil #1 is a stunning start. It tries to close the door on Daredevil’s time in Hell’s Kitchen by having one last adventure in it. Zdarsky knows all of these characters completely at this stage, yet still tries to bring out new aspects to their personalities. From the start, it is evident that Murdock and Elektra come into this book with tortured souls and troubled minds. The art is gorgeous and it is so exciting to see this creative team back again.

Daredevil #1 is available where comics are sold.

William Tucker( Contributing Writer - Comics, Film/TV )

Screenwriter with a love of comics and movies. Once referred to Wuthering Heights as “the one with the Rabbits.”

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