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Dave Wallace · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:44 am Post subject:

Here's the review: http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/123608760382009.htm

Dash · Flying Blind Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 94

All in all, not a bad read. I really like how Lady Bullseye is playing a role in the story lately. While I'm not convinced she'll be as popular as Bullseye himself, I have no doubts she'll be inducted into the DD villain library with very little kicking and screaming.

As always though, there will be those who do not like that DD does not appear in this issue. While I'm not one of the people who needs to see DD leap off buildings and break bones every issue, I do feel DD is playing second fiddle to the overall story lately. This isn't really a bad thing, and not so much of an issue with this issue as it is about the Kingpin. DD would have felt out of place and forced if they would have involved him or shown what he's doing in NY while going back to Kingpin's story.

While I really like the run thus far. I feel that they are getting away from what DD is all about. All this inner turmoil and personal drama is kind of wearing down on me, as well as DD. I mean yeah, it does add to the story and character to have all this **** thrown at him. But I would like to see a little bit more of the "action" return and less "lets mess with Matt" events. Because quite honestly, Matt is seeming way more unstable than he's ever been. (I'm sure thats the intention) But it very much makes you doubt Matt's credibility anymore.

Anyway, I'd give this issue 2 Kingpin bear hugs out of 5

Dave Wallace · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:46 am Post subject:

Yeah, I've heard this sentiment from Daredevil fans before and I can appreciate where you're coming from. I guess there's a place for the lighter, "swashbuckling" DD as well as the darker take on the character - but in all honesty, I prefer the darker characterisation and noir-ish stories. I guess it's just a matter of taste.

As for DD not appearing in this issue, it didn't bother me at all, since the story was so strong.

markc · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:51 am Post subject:

I have a new favorite artist after this issue. I think David Aja took a good story and turned it into an excellent comic. Even if you don't like Daredevil comics that don't have a lot of Daredevil, buy this book!

Dave Wallace · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:04 am Post subject:

Yeah, I think Aja's art is wonderful.

Kirika · Flying Blind Joined: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 57

Wow. I truly loved this issue. I thought the way Brubaker made you really feel Marta's death was amazing. The whole issue was touching and well thought out. I absolutely adore the way the art played into the kind of "fated" vibe throughout.

Dash · Flying Blind Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 94

I really didn't feel Marta's death was all that amazing.

She was an awkward, somewhat under developed character. You know almost nothing about her other than she has 2 kids and that she for some reason likes Wilson Fisk.

In my opinion Marta was just created to make Wilson Fisk angry (not to mention give him a reason to come back into the story) It just seemed so random that she'd find Wilson Fisk on a beach somewhere in the rain (even if she does like it).

I don't know, while this isn't a bad issue by any means. I don't think it's a memorable or outstanding one.

Dash · Flying Blind Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 94

Gloria · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

Kirika · Flying Blind Joined: 05 Sep 2008 Posts: 57

Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

The art was splendid. The story was above average, but nothing to get extremely excited about.
Loved your review, btw, Dave.

Dave Wallace · Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks!

jumonji · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 1:03 am Post subject:

I really liked this issue a lot, and I didn't think anything in it felt forced (at least not considering the set parameters of the Marvel U and Fisk's role in it). It would be impossible to develop Martha's character in just one issue, and her inclusion was probably just meant to show a different side of Fisk. That sense of foreboding throughout the issue really struck a chord with me too, and in an odd way this story shows the parallels between Fisk's life and Matt's.

As for the tone of the book generally, I do like the noir vibe though I don't think the book would suffer by being a little lighter and the main character being a little more balanced and less on edge. Less dumping on Matt doesn't necessarily equal happy-go-lucky swashbuckling. When it comes to character exploration, there is still so much I'd like to know about Matt Murdock as a character that I don't feel has been explored in sufficient detail and the best way to do that would be to show him handling a wide range of situation. As much as I like the Bru/Lark combo, I can't help feeling that DD is like a great actor who has unnecessarily been typecast into only playing one role.
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Dave Wallace · Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 4:53 am Post subject:

I guess superhero characters inevitably end up getting caught in a certain cycle of stories and plots, and that can sometimes be difficult to break out of. What other aspects of Matt would you like to see explored?

Francesco · Underboss Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 1307

I'll add that, the way I see it, Brubaker was right in not developing Martha's character. This way, the reader is left to imagine what sort of life Wilson has had in the months he has spent with this woman, and this enhances the feeling of simplicity and fleeting happiness of it all.

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