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Dimetre Underboss
Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 1366 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject: The Devil Takes a Ride Part 1 - SPOILERS!!! |
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So what did y'all think?
I think Brubaker has really made Daredevil his own with this issue. I was nervous about Brubaker taking Daredevil to Europe, because Daredevil and Hell's Kitchen go hand in hand, but going to Europe allowed Brubaker to bring out some of his finest tricks.
The film noir style first person narration and the locale reminded my of Brubaker's Sleeper. Near the end when scents from Daredevil's past are coming back to haunt him, it reminded me of Brubaker's first Captain America issues. But the fight with the new Matador and Lucca's cronies is classic Daredevil... dodging bullets, doing somersaults. I think it's been years since I saw a classic Daredevil fight like this.
With this issue it feels as though any remnants of Bendis and Maleev in the series have finally been washed away. The series now has incredible forward momentum. By my count I'd say that five major plot points were introduced in this issue. I can't wait for the next issue. It feels good to say that! |
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Lundonj Flying Blind
Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 12:42 am Post subject: |
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It was great to see DD back in action, but it was also another very dense issue covering a tremendous amount of ground.
I wonder if Lily is a willing part of the trap?
And, since Matt is still getting played at some level, maybe the arc should be called, "Devil gets TAKEN for a ride!"
I'm all out of superlatives, I've loved every page of the Bru/Lark run (plus the nice art by Aja on the Foggy story) and I'm looking forward to the next page...
-Don |
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Darediva Wake Up
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1208 Location: Hell's Kitchen South, Arkansas, USA
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:41 am Post subject: |
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I did get a sketch cover of this issue, but only at more than 3x the cover price from my "friends" at the LCS, who so graciously put it in my file with a $10.00 price tag slapped on the wrapper. (Actually, I won't get it until after the first of the month.)
Great way to show Matt's continued angst over Foggy's demise, even as we know it's not true. I also liked the reveal on how Matt got out of the country, and how he cheats playing poker! Knew those hypersenses were good for something besides fighting crime.
What a ploy to get the Matador back into the plot (even if it is another guy) without it being totally cheesy! Great skulls on the costume, too.
I like seeing the radar effect back in the book. I missed that.
Who is the guy in the wing-back chair with the IV hookup? Or is it a guy? Better and better... _________________ Alice
Those who throw dirt merely lose ground. |
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Lundonj Flying Blind
Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Cheating? Matt was simply doing what we all try to do in poker, we use our best observations, machinations and manipulations to gain an advantage. His ability to "observe" is just better!
Those people should learn not to be so nervous and have such easy tells. Hehe.
I'm a little creeped out with someone being able to acquire a 'scent' of Karen as part of a bigger trap. Kind of scary.
Whoever it is behind all of this, knows DD extremely, extremely well.
-Don (missed the radar FX as well) |
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train Guardian Devil
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 659 Location: Hell's Pantry
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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wonderful issue. i, too, was a little apprehensive about the move to europe...bru didn't hesitate to prove me wrong. i loved everything about this issue. |
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Dave Wallace Paradiso
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1074 Location: Birmingham, UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:07 am Post subject: |
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I found this a little disappointing - I thought the art felt a bit washed-out and the story didn't really grab me. I think I prefer the noir-Daredevil to the swashbuckler, sorry! Also, it bugs me when superheroes take the costume somewhere foreign and expect it not to draw any attention...
One more thing: How does Matt convince people that a blind man can play poker. He's obviously blind, by the way his eyes look, no?
(Oh, and Darediva - you got the sketch cover more cheaply than I've seen it sold in the UK - £10 in my LCS). |
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train Guardian Devil
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 659 Location: Hell's Pantry
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: |
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Dave Wallace wrote: |
One more thing: How does Matt convince people that a blind man can play poker. He's obviously blind, by the way his eyes look, no? |
look carefully and you'll notice Matt putting contact lenses into his eyes to disguise his eyes. |
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Dave Wallace Paradiso
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1074 Location: Birmingham, UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:40 am Post subject: |
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Damn, you people are good!
I didn't spot that on my first read. Time for another look at the issue, I think... |
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Clayton Blind Love Redemption
Joined: 30 Jul 2004 Posts: 772 Location: Beautiful British Columbia
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject: |
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train wrote: | Dave Wallace wrote: |
One more thing: How does Matt convince people that a blind man can play poker. He's obviously blind, by the way his eyes look, no? |
look carefully and you'll notice Matt putting contact lenses into his eyes to disguise his eyes. |
I thought the contacts were to ensure that he didn't look blind at all. Did he have his cane with him? I don't seem to recall. He is pretending to be a sighted man I thought.
That said, blind people are legally allowed to play poker. I have seen it. This person had someone from the establishment to whisper the cards in her ear. Everyone at the table was made aware and had the choice to sit at the table or not. She kicked ass!
I liked the issue. Maybe not as much as the last issue, but I like the mystery this sets. No question in my mind that the scent of Karen was planted and connects the lady to the mysterious planner. She might not be willing, hence Matt's senses not being able to detect any suspision. The mystery man wants Matt to go after this woman. The "bait is hooked."
My sweet suprise when my LCS owner pulled out the sketch cover from behind the table and said, "5 bucks!" It obviously pays to know certain people.
C. _________________ Love is blindness, I don't want to see
Won't you wrap the night around me |
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Forrest Lowlife
Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1439
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: The Devil Takes a Ride Part 1 - SPOILERS!!! |
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Dimetre wrote: | I think it's been years since I saw a classic Daredevil fight like this.
With this issue it feels as though any remnants of Bendis and Maleev in the series have finally been washed away. The series now has incredible forward momentum. By my count I'd say that five major plot points were introduced in this issue. I can't wait for the next issue. It feels good to say that! |
Well said! I agree entirely.
This issue is my favorite volume 2 issue, yet! ...I know I said that about #86, but that was months ago. Seriously, DD has not been this consistent and authentic for at least a decade (by my count ).
Regarding the fear of taking Matt/DD out of Hell's Kitchen, I think the history of DD is very rich in adventure outside NYC. Heck, one of Miller's best DD (#219) issues takes place in a sleepy little New England town. Many fans of this board consider Nocenti's greatest work to be Matt's swashbuckling Hell arc. My favorite Stan Lee DD are the Savage Land/Ka-Zar stories. Likewise, my favorite O'Neil work took place in Japan.
If Matt doesn't get out of NYC once in a while, the setting becomes stale.
Last note about #89, how cool was Matt's poker game?!?! Great DD stories show Matt using his abilities and cunning in such situations that the reader can't help but laugh to himself/herself and cheer on Matt/DD. That element of DD has been absent for most of volume 2, except for a few great Bendis moments (suing the paper, etc.).
Brubaker is well on his way to being a legendary DD writer! _________________ "Flash is back. Worlds will die again!" |
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johndunbar Flying Blind
Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 58 Location: TEXAS
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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I really enjoyed this one.
The panel of Matt putting in the lenses was very cool.
And as a poker player myself, I'm quite jealous of Matt's ability to read people, lucky dog.
The only thing I thought was odd, was the timing when Matt asked Lily about Lennox.
Great part 1 though. |
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Darediva Wake Up
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1208 Location: Hell's Kitchen South, Arkansas, USA
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Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Dave Wallace wrote: | Damn, you people are good!
I didn't spot that on my first read. Time for another look at the issue, I think... |
Hey, Dave...look at the pictures when you read, man! It's part of the whole comic book thing, ya know?
Matt's passing for sighted right now, although I noticed he's wearing shades, too. Part of that cool poker player dude thing, I suppose? Not that it wouldn't hurt to cover up the fact that his eyes would still look a little odd, and he might not look straight at other people, and even cover up a possible tell of his own. _________________ Alice
Those who throw dirt merely lose ground. |
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Dave Wallace Paradiso
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1074 Location: Birmingham, UK
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2006 4:22 am Post subject: |
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Darediva wrote: | Dave Wallace wrote: | Damn, you people are good!
I didn't spot that on my first read. Time for another look at the issue, I think... |
Hey, Dave...look at the pictures when you read, man! It's part of the whole comic book thing, ya know?
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Gah! My credibility as a comics reviewer is in the toilet! |
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pbblair Flying Blind
Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 37
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:30 am Post subject: Red Roses |
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Take a look at the use of roses throughout this issue. The first time I read it, I noticed the ones at the bottom of the stairs (when Matt first notices the scent). They caught my eye because of the emblem on the invitation (a bit of forshadowing with the sword, no?) On the second read, I noticed them in another place as well, which probably influenced another bit of sensory recognition. I don't want to spoil that one... see if you can find it. Now think about the end of the issue-- the time spent walking around gardens that seem to have no roses, but then look at the color of Lily's dress! Perhaps she IS the rose in the garden, eh? Also, Lily--- a flower! Not sure what's intentional and what's a coincidence at this point, but it's worth rereading with these things in mind. |
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Forrest Lowlife
Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1439
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Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:36 am Post subject: |
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DD is across the Atlantic... do you think we'll see Ka-Zar?!?!
That would be a fanboy moment to top the Mike-Murdock-on-his-passport moment! _________________ "Flash is back. Worlds will die again!" |
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