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Daredevil (1998) (Collected Editions)
Daredevil, Vol. 5: Out
When Matt Murdock's most guarded secret is sold to a tabloid newspaper, Daredevil's secret identity is exposed to the world! How far will the Man Without Fear go to reclaim his life?
Collects Daredevil #32-40.
Collects Daredevil #32-40.
208 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2003
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Brian Michael Bendis
4,417 books2,569 followersA comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim (including five Eisner Awards) and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For over eight years Bendis’s books have consistently sat in the top five best sellers on the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.
Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.
Bendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. Bendis is writing the film version of Jinx for Universal Pictures with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached to star and produce.
Bendis’s other projects include the Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Award-nominated Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming) originally from Image Comics, now published by Marvel's new creator-owned imprint Icon Comics, and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory from Oni Press, both of which received an "A" from Entertainment Weekly.
Bendis is one of the premiere architects of Marvel's "Ultimate" line: comics specifically created for the new generation of comic readers. He has written every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man since its best-selling launch, and has also written for Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate X-Men, as well as every issue of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Ultimate Origin and Ultimate Six.
Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s AVENGERS franchise by writing both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers along with the successful ‘event’ projects House Of M, Secret War, and this summer’s Secret Invasion.
He has also previously done work on Daredevil, Alias, and The Pulse.
Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.
Bendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. Bendis is writing the film version of Jinx for Universal Pictures with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached to star and produce.
Bendis’s other projects include the Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Award-nominated Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming) originally from Image Comics, now published by Marvel's new creator-owned imprint Icon Comics, and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory from Oni Press, both of which received an "A" from Entertainment Weekly.
Bendis is one of the premiere architects of Marvel's "Ultimate" line: comics specifically created for the new generation of comic readers. He has written every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man since its best-selling launch, and has also written for Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate X-Men, as well as every issue of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Ultimate Origin and Ultimate Six.
Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s AVENGERS franchise by writing both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers along with the successful ‘event’ projects House Of M, Secret War, and this summer’s Secret Invasion.
He has also previously done work on Daredevil, Alias, and The Pulse.
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February 6, 2017
Matt Murdock is outed as Daredevil – but will he admit to the world that he really is the Man Without Fear or fight it?
After being blown away recently by Daredevil: End of Days I wanted to read more of Brian Michael Bendis’ Daredevil run, hoping they’d be as good – and, going by this book, they certainly seem to be! Out is easily one of the best Daredevil books I’ve read.
I tend to be critical of Bendis’ characters’ chattiness in books like Avengers, X-Men (All-New and Uncanny) and Guardians of the Galaxy, mostly as little of substance gets discussed let alone pushes any semblance of a story forwards. Out is similar in that the story is relatively thin – in 9 issues Matt reacts to the news that suddenly everyone knows his secret identity and takes on the case of the wrongfully accused White Tiger – and there is a ton of talking; but it didn’t bother me this time. The dialogue is of such high quality, so damn sharp, so convincing and so lively, it doesn’t matter that the story is glacially paced.
Jonah’s outburst at The Daily Bugle being scooped by The Daily Globe on Matt’s reveal was brilliant but I was really impressed with how Bendis wrote Matt. He’s a writer who can out-dialogue just about anyone but his Matt Murdock is thoughtful, reserved and chooses his words carefully and, when he speaks, the words resonate on the page like Daredevil’s radar senses. I got a better understanding of his character here than in any other Daredevil book.
There are fun cameos from various Marvel characters like Black Widow, Luke Cage and Iron Fist (Matt’s dry back and forths with Luke were a highlight), and Spider-Man but the scene with Elektra was by far the best. She and Matt have a past and when he says to her, “I still wish we never left that room”, man, you feel his heartache so powerfully in that moment - there’s an emotional depth there you rarely see in superhero comics. Even the opening scene between some no-name federal agents was engrossing, that’s how on-point Bendis is with every character.
I’m not a huge fan of courtroom dramas but I really enjoyed the White Tiger’s trial, again because of the dialogue which sweeps you up effortlessly. Matt and the prosecutor go toe-to-toe, the beats are fast and thrilling, and the whole story is superbly paced with a very dramatic finale. The balance between Matt Murdock the lawyer and Matt Murdock the masked vigilante is perfect in this book with just enough space given over to both.
Out also has some of Alex Maleev’s best artwork. He brilliantly captures Bendis’ words with the characters’ expressions and the night-time scenes with Daredevil running across rooftops in the pouring rain were absolutely stunning.
Daredevil, Volume 5: Out is a remarkable and solid book with layers of complex characterisation and some of the best dialogue you’ll read anywhere. If the conversation wasn’t so first class I’d be annoyed with the slow-moving plot, but Bendis completely won me over and, honestly, I enjoyed this one too much to care. I can’t fault it even a bit - well done, sirs!
After being blown away recently by Daredevil: End of Days I wanted to read more of Brian Michael Bendis’ Daredevil run, hoping they’d be as good – and, going by this book, they certainly seem to be! Out is easily one of the best Daredevil books I’ve read.
I tend to be critical of Bendis’ characters’ chattiness in books like Avengers, X-Men (All-New and Uncanny) and Guardians of the Galaxy, mostly as little of substance gets discussed let alone pushes any semblance of a story forwards. Out is similar in that the story is relatively thin – in 9 issues Matt reacts to the news that suddenly everyone knows his secret identity and takes on the case of the wrongfully accused White Tiger – and there is a ton of talking; but it didn’t bother me this time. The dialogue is of such high quality, so damn sharp, so convincing and so lively, it doesn’t matter that the story is glacially paced.
Jonah’s outburst at The Daily Bugle being scooped by The Daily Globe on Matt’s reveal was brilliant but I was really impressed with how Bendis wrote Matt. He’s a writer who can out-dialogue just about anyone but his Matt Murdock is thoughtful, reserved and chooses his words carefully and, when he speaks, the words resonate on the page like Daredevil’s radar senses. I got a better understanding of his character here than in any other Daredevil book.
There are fun cameos from various Marvel characters like Black Widow, Luke Cage and Iron Fist (Matt’s dry back and forths with Luke were a highlight), and Spider-Man but the scene with Elektra was by far the best. She and Matt have a past and when he says to her, “I still wish we never left that room”, man, you feel his heartache so powerfully in that moment - there’s an emotional depth there you rarely see in superhero comics. Even the opening scene between some no-name federal agents was engrossing, that’s how on-point Bendis is with every character.
I’m not a huge fan of courtroom dramas but I really enjoyed the White Tiger’s trial, again because of the dialogue which sweeps you up effortlessly. Matt and the prosecutor go toe-to-toe, the beats are fast and thrilling, and the whole story is superbly paced with a very dramatic finale. The balance between Matt Murdock the lawyer and Matt Murdock the masked vigilante is perfect in this book with just enough space given over to both.
Out also has some of Alex Maleev’s best artwork. He brilliantly captures Bendis’ words with the characters’ expressions and the night-time scenes with Daredevil running across rooftops in the pouring rain were absolutely stunning.
Daredevil, Volume 5: Out is a remarkable and solid book with layers of complex characterisation and some of the best dialogue you’ll read anywhere. If the conversation wasn’t so first class I’d be annoyed with the slow-moving plot, but Bendis completely won me over and, honestly, I enjoyed this one too much to care. I can’t fault it even a bit - well done, sirs!
December 12, 2017
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Τα υπερηρωικά comics έχουν δει πολλές «ραγδαίες» εξελίξεις ανά τις δεκαετίες, αλλά πολύ συχνά το status quo επανέρχεται για να σβήσει όλες τις «ανεπιθύμητες» αλλαγές και να ετοιμάσει τον ήρωα για την επόμενη περιπέτεια. Είναι αυτή η νοοτροπία που έχει ευτελίσει εντελώς την έννοια του θανάτου στα comics: μόνο οι θάνατοι που συμβαίνουν στα origin μένουν ανέγγιχτοι και ακόμη και εκεί υπάρχουν εξαιρέσεις (βλέπε Bucky).
Αλλά ο Bendis φαίνεται διατεθειμένος να κρατήσει τις υποσχέσεις του: ο ασκός του Αιόλου έχει ανοίξει για τον Matt και όλο αυτό το τσίρκο τον στρεσάρει απίστευτα, κάνοντας τον να σκεφτεί σοβαρά να σταματήσει την υπερηρωική του καριέρα. Ο Bendis χρησιμοποιεί τον κολλητό του, Foggy, ως την φωνή αμφιβολίας του πρωταγωνιστή, αφού οι δύο τους έχουν εκ διαμέτρου αντίθετες απόψεις για το τι πρέπει να γίνει σχετικά με το νέο αυτό πρόβλημα. Ο κόσμος φαίνεται να είναι διχασμένος ως προς τον Daredevil, ενώ από την δημοσιογραφική πλευρά μόνο ο Parker και ο Urich φαίνεται να τον στηρίζουν απέναντι στον Jameson που ψάχνει αφορμή για να «σταυρώσει» κάποιον υπερήρωα. Όλη αυτή η στοχοποίηση από τον κόσμο και τρέλα που επικρατεί στο μυαλό του δεν αποτυπώνεται πουθενά καλύτερα από το 34ο τεύχος, με τον Matt να έχει πάρει τους δρόμους (οκ, τις ταράτσες) και να σκέφτεται όλες τις προσπάθειες και επιχειρήματα του Foggy να τον συνετίσει.
Τα υπερηρωικά comics έχουν δει πολλές «ραγδαίες» εξελίξεις ανά τις δεκαετίες, αλλά πολύ συχνά το status quo επανέρχεται για να σβήσει όλες τις «ανεπιθύμητες» αλλαγές και να ετοιμάσει τον ήρωα για την επόμενη περιπέτεια. Είναι αυτή η νοοτροπία που έχει ευτελίσει εντελώς την έννοια του θανάτου στα comics: μόνο οι θάνατοι που συμβαίνουν στα origin μένουν ανέγγιχτοι και ακόμη και εκεί υπάρχουν εξαιρέσεις (βλέπε Bucky).
Αλλά ο Bendis φαίνεται διατεθειμένος να κρατήσει τις υποσχέσεις του: ο ασκός του Αιόλου έχει ανοίξει για τον Matt και όλο αυτό το τσίρκο τον στρεσάρει απίστευτα, κάνοντας τον να σκεφτεί σοβαρά να σταματήσει την υπερηρωική του καριέρα. Ο Bendis χρησιμοποιεί τον κολλητό του, Foggy, ως την φωνή αμφιβολίας του πρωταγωνιστή, αφού οι δύο τους έχουν εκ διαμέτρου αντίθετες απόψεις για το τι πρέπει να γίνει σχετικά με το νέο αυτό πρόβλημα. Ο κόσμος φαίνεται να είναι διχασμένος ως προς τον Daredevil, ενώ από την δημοσιογραφική πλευρά μόνο ο Parker και ο Urich φαίνεται να τον στηρίζουν απέναντι στον Jameson που ψάχνει αφορμή για να «σταυρώσει» κάποιον υπερήρωα. Όλη αυτή η στοχοποίηση από τον κόσμο και τρέλα που επικρατεί στο μυαλό του δεν αποτυπώνεται πουθενά καλύτερα από το 34ο τεύχος, με τον Matt να έχει πάρει τους δρόμους (οκ, τις ταράτσες) και να σκέφτεται όλες τις προσπάθειες και επιχειρήματα του Foggy να τον συνετίσει.
July 6, 2022
After it is universally revealed that Matt Murdock is Daredevil, his life is turned upside down.
The volume explores its aftermath, and is a mixed bag of greatness and stupidity. There are times when the writer really propels the quality upwards with characters and their interactions, but at times, he again pulls it down with the ridiculous choices and dialogue he uses.
The art is great with so much details captured, but it falls from its height as the artist changes in the last 3 issues.
The volume explores its aftermath, and is a mixed bag of greatness and stupidity. There are times when the writer really propels the quality upwards with characters and their interactions, but at times, he again pulls it down with the ridiculous choices and dialogue he uses.
The art is great with so much details captured, but it falls from its height as the artist changes in the last 3 issues.
March 2, 2023
This is the volume that cemented Daredevil for me as one of the greatest characters of all time.
With his secret out in the papers, everyone is wanting to know if it's true. Is Matt Murdock really Daredevil? This starts a case of the poor superhero who had fought so hard to protect these people getting treated like a circus act. On top of losing his mind Matt is dealing with villains who might come after him. And on top of all that, battling in court to protect his name. Oh, and then another superhero is put on trial, and Matt has to do his hardest to defend him.
A crazy, spiraling out of control volume, with a great courtroom drama setting, and plenty of amazing shots with excellent art. This is the best Daredevil run for me still, and that's a MIGHTY high bar. A 5 out of 5.
With his secret out in the papers, everyone is wanting to know if it's true. Is Matt Murdock really Daredevil? This starts a case of the poor superhero who had fought so hard to protect these people getting treated like a circus act. On top of losing his mind Matt is dealing with villains who might come after him. And on top of all that, battling in court to protect his name. Oh, and then another superhero is put on trial, and Matt has to do his hardest to defend him.
A crazy, spiraling out of control volume, with a great courtroom drama setting, and plenty of amazing shots with excellent art. This is the best Daredevil run for me still, and that's a MIGHTY high bar. A 5 out of 5.
January 17, 2025
I’ve read this book multiple times (it’s been years) and I remember how much of it plays out, but I still devoured this like it was my first read. It’s that good.
May 16, 2020
A blind lawyer is also a superhero called the Daredevil. No one knows his secret identity which allows him to hide in plain sight. His superpowers came from exposure to radioactive materials (not a spider) which leads me to conclude this character has been around for a long time.
This lawyer can eavesdrop on a deliberating jury. This volume, for those not immersed in this world, was confusing and boring. The trial was long and formulaic. Overall, meh.
This lawyer can eavesdrop on a deliberating jury. This volume, for those not immersed in this world, was confusing and boring. The trial was long and formulaic. Overall, meh.
January 4, 2014
This is a great and landmark portion of the Bendis run, and I felt tense and jangled throughout even a second read through of it, but there's something a little *too* Bendis about this volume, and I'll see if I can articulate the slight off-ness in my head.
First the great: It's the dialogue stupid. The very smart, sharp dialogue. That sounds like people who really care, talking passionately about issues that matter to them - self-destruction, betrayal, crimes committed among many others. Watching Foggy lecture Matt about what he's done with his life, how it has affected those around him, and what it will take for Matt to rein it in, is heartbreaking as a failed intervention that most non-demonically obsessed non-spandex-clad people would probably find compelling. Watching Matt in the courtroom is as amazing as the speechifying gets in a courtroom drama.
Pulling Matt's secret identity apart like this was a pretty ballsy move - it's always a threat, always something that you wondered "Why didn't any of the villains who learned a hero's secret identity ever reveal it?", but it was generally a third rail of comics. Following through the consequences of this major change is great grist for drama, and let Bendis & Maleev play with some interesting dynamics - who shows up from Matt's past to help him, who quietly gets hired on to give Matt some room to breathe (and setting the groundwork for one of the best relationships I've ever seen in comics), and who starts showing up to take their anger & frustration out on him. (Unlike the later reveal of Spidey's identity, where every butthurt B-list villain started coming after him...)
Matt takes it seriously and actually changes his M.O. for a time, not just patrolling every night or putting on the tights every time he got frustrated in his day job. It's a testament to Bendis and Maleev that it was so clear (a) how much better he relates to the world at night in the red spandex just swinging around, and (b) how much restraint it showed that he was pulling back from at (even as stubbornly as he continued to wear the costume).
So why does this feel like a small but noticeable stumble from the "legendary Benedis/Maleev run"? The courtroom drama - the very place where Matt and Foggy's sharp legal minds get to play out - feels like a cross between good solid Bendis writing and a good episode of Law & Order: Heroes and DA's, or something from David E. Kelly's oeuvre of legal shows ad nauseum.
Don't get me wrong: it really *is* tightly-scripted legal drama. But that's not why I read capes & tights books guys - if I wanted to do that, I'd flip on the TV, spin the random button and watch any of 100 shows on reruns or first run right now. They do it arguably as well as any medium could, and frankly I've had a lifetime supply of that in my TV diet by now.
So is this a knock against the creators, or my own bad taste in TV? Probably both if I'm honest - so go into this knowing there's some legal hoopla (and a pretty unusual ending to all this - not often do we see ), and just know that this is one step along the very interesting path that Bendis & Maleev take our hero down, not just an incidental diversion.
First the great: It's the dialogue stupid. The very smart, sharp dialogue. That sounds like people who really care, talking passionately about issues that matter to them - self-destruction, betrayal, crimes committed among many others. Watching Foggy lecture Matt about what he's done with his life, how it has affected those around him, and what it will take for Matt to rein it in, is heartbreaking as a failed intervention that most non-demonically obsessed non-spandex-clad people would probably find compelling. Watching Matt in the courtroom is as amazing as the speechifying gets in a courtroom drama.
Pulling Matt's secret identity apart like this was a pretty ballsy move - it's always a threat, always something that you wondered "Why didn't any of the villains who learned a hero's secret identity ever reveal it?", but it was generally a third rail of comics. Following through the consequences of this major change is great grist for drama, and let Bendis & Maleev play with some interesting dynamics - who shows up from Matt's past to help him, who quietly gets hired on to give Matt some room to breathe (and setting the groundwork for one of the best relationships I've ever seen in comics), and who starts showing up to take their anger & frustration out on him. (Unlike the later reveal of Spidey's identity, where every butthurt B-list villain started coming after him...)
Matt takes it seriously and actually changes his M.O. for a time, not just patrolling every night or putting on the tights every time he got frustrated in his day job. It's a testament to Bendis and Maleev that it was so clear (a) how much better he relates to the world at night in the red spandex just swinging around, and (b) how much restraint it showed that he was pulling back from at (even as stubbornly as he continued to wear the costume).
So why does this feel like a small but noticeable stumble from the "legendary Benedis/Maleev run"? The courtroom drama - the very place where Matt and Foggy's sharp legal minds get to play out - feels like a cross between good solid Bendis writing and a good episode of Law & Order: Heroes and DA's, or something from David E. Kelly's oeuvre of legal shows ad nauseum.
Don't get me wrong: it really *is* tightly-scripted legal drama. But that's not why I read capes & tights books guys - if I wanted to do that, I'd flip on the TV, spin the random button and watch any of 100 shows on reruns or first run right now. They do it arguably as well as any medium could, and frankly I've had a lifetime supply of that in my TV diet by now.
So is this a knock against the creators, or my own bad taste in TV? Probably both if I'm honest - so go into this knowing there's some legal hoopla (and a pretty unusual ending to all this - not often do we see ), and just know that this is one step along the very interesting path that Bendis & Maleev take our hero down, not just an incidental diversion.
June 12, 2019
-* = partial nudity/sex
December 4, 2014
This volume of nine issues actually contains two stories, "Out" (six issues) and "Trial of the Century" (three issues). Following on from the last volume, someone has given up Daredevil's secret identity, which has made it to the front page of the Daily Globe. Matt Murdock's life breaks down as the public eye is turned on both him and Daredevil. The second story shows Matt's defense in the trial of Hector Ayala, aka the White Tiger, found by police in a compromising position over a dead burglar.
There's a lot going on in this one. I think the impact of the "Out" story would have been a lot greater had I not already been aware of it due to reading Mark Waid's current run; this story was published 12 years ago, showing how far-reaching it still is. Even so, Bendis's plot is great and digs into the personal effects the rumors of Matt's dual identity has on everyone in his life. Particularly notable is a scene with Ben Urich and Peter Parker lying to J. Jonah Jameson, denying the connection between Matt and Daredevil. The way Matt eventually deals with his outing is desperate and questionable at best; Bendis really knows how to show Matt's ego and confidence without making him unlikeable, both of which factors drive his decisions here.
The White Tiger trial was really well done courtroom drama. It feels almost like Bendis was attempting his own version of Playing to the Camera, and in this instance it works much better. The courtroom scenes feel serious, relevant, and are as good as anything I've seen on Law & Order. The climax was unexpected, coming quick and explosive.
There's a lot going on in this one. I think the impact of the "Out" story would have been a lot greater had I not already been aware of it due to reading Mark Waid's current run; this story was published 12 years ago, showing how far-reaching it still is. Even so, Bendis's plot is great and digs into the personal effects the rumors of Matt's dual identity has on everyone in his life. Particularly notable is a scene with Ben Urich and Peter Parker lying to J. Jonah Jameson, denying the connection between Matt and Daredevil. The way Matt eventually deals with his outing is desperate and questionable at best; Bendis really knows how to show Matt's ego and confidence without making him unlikeable, both of which factors drive his decisions here.
The White Tiger trial was really well done courtroom drama. It feels almost like Bendis was attempting his own version of Playing to the Camera, and in this instance it works much better. The courtroom scenes feel serious, relevant, and are as good as anything I've seen on Law & Order. The climax was unexpected, coming quick and explosive.
May 29, 2022
Big volume with a ton happening in it and for the most part it’s great entertainment and very well written. The bulk of the volume has Matthew dealing with being outed as DD and the last 3 issues focus on the sad trial of White Tiger. It’s all good but I have to say I’m not sure I understand what having WT die via suicide by cop accomplishes, feels like he just wanted to hand DD a loss. Serviceable art throughout but I am appreciating Maleev a little more, I’m used to it and I love the colour work by Hollingsworth.
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April 27, 2016
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April 2, 2022
This was actually kinda fire. So in issues #32-37 we have Out which is the story of Daredevil's secret identity being revealed to the public as blind lawyer Matt Murdock. He goes back and forth on how he can even handle this situation and eventually lands on sue the shit out of the newspaper.
I've read a bunch of later Daredevil comics that deal with his identity being rumor and vaguely known because people can't prove it and I never really vibe with that plot point. Like I think one of the things I like about DD is that he has a secret identity and especially because he is a blind lawyer, someone seemingly incapable of doing anything DD does. Especially when he really needs his life to be a secret to do both lawyering and ass kicking.
But I liked the way this was handled- he straight up denies it and is now publicly suing, and demanding a front page apology. There was a moment where his emo ass was just gonna reveal who he is to the reporters camped outside his place then he's like wtf am I doing bye. There was some really good conversation with Foggy too but also rude as hell to literally blame Matt for Bullseye's actions.
Then for some reason Elektra showed up with absolutely no explanation when we were just talking about how she was dead like??? She doesn't even do anything and only showed up after Matt's other ex, Black Widow showed up, called her because Matt was emo and then bounced too. Why ex-girlfriends showing up for no reason for three pages!!!
(I'm still talking about #32-37 okay the last three issues were different.) BUT I loved the art. It was so moody and noir and the overall tone was just *chef's kiss*. There were so many dramatic shots and it was art.
For the last three issues we go to the story of retired hero the White Tiger being on trial for murder. He's innocent but it doesn't matter when he was caught standing over the dead body of a police officer. The art in this was also changed and it was fine- not ugly it's just not what I was really vibing with in the issues before it so I was so disappointed in the artist change. It was so jarring too, damn.
I honestly didn't have a problem with the trial story though. The courtroom scenes were fine and the trial was easy to follow. The ending was really a hitter.
Overall loved this volume though!!
I've read a bunch of later Daredevil comics that deal with his identity being rumor and vaguely known because people can't prove it and I never really vibe with that plot point. Like I think one of the things I like about DD is that he has a secret identity and especially because he is a blind lawyer, someone seemingly incapable of doing anything DD does. Especially when he really needs his life to be a secret to do both lawyering and ass kicking.
But I liked the way this was handled- he straight up denies it and is now publicly suing, and demanding a front page apology. There was a moment where his emo ass was just gonna reveal who he is to the reporters camped outside his place then he's like wtf am I doing bye. There was some really good conversation with Foggy too but also rude as hell to literally blame Matt for Bullseye's actions.
Then for some reason Elektra showed up with absolutely no explanation when we were just talking about how she was dead like??? She doesn't even do anything and only showed up after Matt's other ex, Black Widow showed up, called her because Matt was emo and then bounced too. Why ex-girlfriends showing up for no reason for three pages!!!
(I'm still talking about #32-37 okay the last three issues were different.) BUT I loved the art. It was so moody and noir and the overall tone was just *chef's kiss*. There were so many dramatic shots and it was art.
For the last three issues we go to the story of retired hero the White Tiger being on trial for murder. He's innocent but it doesn't matter when he was caught standing over the dead body of a police officer. The art in this was also changed and it was fine- not ugly it's just not what I was really vibing with in the issues before it so I was so disappointed in the artist change. It was so jarring too, damn.
I honestly didn't have a problem with the trial story though. The courtroom scenes were fine and the trial was easy to follow. The ending was really a hitter.
Overall loved this volume though!!
September 19, 2023
Daredevil's secret identity is OUT. On newspaper frontpage. The whole world is literally outside his house camping days and nights with lights, cameras, recorders everything they got. They know its Matt Murdock the "blind" lawyer, and they won't miss a single glimpse of Daredevil anywhere near this house. Televisions, newspapers calling him a fake, fraud, liar, shyster. What's he going to do now?
I have read a lot of stories this year (2023). Many of them are outstanding, some of them some of the very best ones I have read in recent years (like Joe Hill's Locke & Key series)... Even then I can safely say that this one, the now modern classic legendary storyarc by my all-time favorite Brian Michael Bendis is on its own on a whole another level of mindblowing brilliance. The best of the bests I have read this year yet. Just...WOW. A++.
I have read a lot of stories this year (2023). Many of them are outstanding, some of them some of the very best ones I have read in recent years (like Joe Hill's Locke & Key series)... Even then I can safely say that this one, the now modern classic legendary storyarc by my all-time favorite Brian Michael Bendis is on its own on a whole another level of mindblowing brilliance. The best of the bests I have read this year yet. Just...WOW. A++.
April 18, 2017
The true identity of a super hero is exposed.
This is one of the few graphic superhero novels that I've read that had a reasonable plot and graphics.
This is one of the few graphic superhero novels that I've read that had a reasonable plot and graphics.
September 21, 2016
4.5 stars, rounded off.
Ok, so this volume is divided into two parts:
Out- 4/5
and
The Trial of the Century- 4.5/5
Review for Out:
Ok, for the short, professional one sentence review that they put on book covers if you're famous enough:
Worthy, interesting addition to possibly the best Daredevil run ever.
Now, for the raving, very unprofessional everyday Goodreader review:
Out was a pretty interesting story.
(I'm gonna warn you right here, if you haven't read the previous volume, skip this review and move on to T. O. T. C. (Trial of the Century)
Synopsis: So, in our last issue, (Spoilery dude whose last name is a kind of cloth with an added e to it) told the fuzz that Daredevil is Matt Murdock.
Woah.
The two agenty looking guys report this to their superior, who implores them to keep the info to themselves.
One of the officers, however, reports this to the Daily Globe, who, of course, features it on their front page.
Great. As if Matt's life wasn't complicated enough.
How's he gonna get outta this one?
Ok, so Foggy and Matt kinda came off as jerks in this issue.
Basically, the moral of the story is:
Hey, kids! If you're a superhero and a newspaper reveals you're secret identity, lie to the world and sue that newspaper for every cent they've got!
Seriously. The lengths those two would go to to keep the identity a secret...
But, well, who can blame 'em?
And also, Foggy's reaction to the news was kinda hilarious.
(Would insert picture here if I actually knew how to)
Two of Daredevil's exes make guest appearances.
And I realized that Daredevil can be dang scary when he wants to be.
(Again, would insert photo here if I could, but sadly, I cannot. :( For those of you who've read this, I'm talking about the scene where he confronts the guy who leaked his secret identity. Seriously, imagine a guy in a devil outfit staring at you wordlessly through your window?)
Foggy gives Daredevil a heart to heart, telling him that being Daredevil has opened a cycle of pain for him that can only be closed by taking off the costume.
So now, Daredevil has two jobs: clearing his name and deciding whether or not to continue being a hero.
The way that Bendis tells the story is very engaging and easy to read. Maleev's awesome art also adds to the story's greatness.
Bendis also know how to keep you on the edge of your seat. Every issue, sometimes every page, leaves you hanging on a cliff.
Really good story.
Art-9.5/10
Trial of the Century review:
This was... Wow.
Told in only three issues, T.O.T.C. is sad, inspiring and one of the best Daredevil stories ever.
Here, Matt has to defend a hero in court, who is charged with the murder of an officer. He, of course, is innocent.
Ok, so if you pay close enough attention, you could figure out the story by reading this review. Don't say I didn't warn ya.
This was so... Unfair. You know To Kill a Mockingbird? This case was almost exactly like that.
Come to think of it, it's EXACTLY like that, just with a few twists and turns.
What I loved most about this story was the ending.
Unlike the previous story, this story actually had a good moral.
Definitely rec.
Art- 9.5/10- same artist so...
Age Rating: 12+
Not really that violent...
A police officer has a tv thrown at his head. The tv draws blood. Afterwards he is shot. Blood is shown.
A man and woman are shown lying beside each other, naked. They're both under the covers, though, so it isn't really anything.
Language isn't really a problem, since every curse word comes out as @&$* or something along those lines.
A man jokes that his friend is looking up porn on his computer.
So, that's it.
VERY good book, highly rec. to all comic fans!
November 28, 2014
For my annual treat, I checked out an Eisner winning run from a hero I didn't know terribly well. In this case Brian Michael Bendis' 2002 take on Daredevil: The Man Without Fear. All I knew of Daredevil came from video games (he's a blind lawyer with badass fighting skills and a social conscious) and the craptacular Ben Affleck film of the same name (it's not a great movie property). But meeting the character again (or rather...for the first time in his original form) was a tremendous experience, led no doubt by Bendis' story telling.
The run starts out with a tortured, almost disturbed, intimately personal story with angst on every page. The art is chaotic, and childish (appropriate as it's largely drawn from a child's point of view), but it is a superb reflection of a genuine psychological trauma that goes far beyond the usual "gee, thanks fill in the name of person in tights" to consider what a child torn between family and justice might face.
While the return to traditional comic book look is visually appealing after such an intense opening, the story telling and thematic arguments become more subtle. There are more action pieces, big fights, betrayals, the collapses an empire (complete with quotes from Julius Caesar). But the story isn't backtracking, it's evolving: from the personal story of trauma, into an examination on privacy, and finally a courtroom drama. Through it all Bendis seems to be asking both, "who is a hero?" and, more importantly, "why?"
He offers no clear answer but an excellent invitation.
The run starts out with a tortured, almost disturbed, intimately personal story with angst on every page. The art is chaotic, and childish (appropriate as it's largely drawn from a child's point of view), but it is a superb reflection of a genuine psychological trauma that goes far beyond the usual "gee, thanks fill in the name of person in tights" to consider what a child torn between family and justice might face.
While the return to traditional comic book look is visually appealing after such an intense opening, the story telling and thematic arguments become more subtle. There are more action pieces, big fights, betrayals, the collapses an empire (complete with quotes from Julius Caesar). But the story isn't backtracking, it's evolving: from the personal story of trauma, into an examination on privacy, and finally a courtroom drama. Through it all Bendis seems to be asking both, "who is a hero?" and, more importantly, "why?"
He offers no clear answer but an excellent invitation.
April 9, 2012
Out adds even more exposition to the (presumably) large story arc of Daredevil. A newspaper reports that Murdock, the blind lawyer in Hell's Kitchen, is actually Daredevil.
This volume collects Issues #32-40. The last few issues tell the story of a down-on-his-luck hero named the White Tiger. The hero is accused of murdering a copy, and Matt Murdock agrees to take on his trial, convinced that he can prove the man's innocence.
These nine issues told an enjoyable tale and continued to build up the character of Murdock. Alex Maleev's artwork is phenomenal, and his presence is missed in the White Tiger's story.
Another interesting thing to see in these comics is the newspapers that appear on several panels. These individual issues came out circa 2003, and 9/11 still had a strong affect on the media. As such, many of the papers had headlines relating to that, which was kind of like an easter egg.
This collection gets 3.5 stars from me. On one hand it was deep and rich, but on the other I felt like it could have been much more. All in all, though, very enjoyable.
This volume collects Issues #32-40. The last few issues tell the story of a down-on-his-luck hero named the White Tiger. The hero is accused of murdering a copy, and Matt Murdock agrees to take on his trial, convinced that he can prove the man's innocence.
These nine issues told an enjoyable tale and continued to build up the character of Murdock. Alex Maleev's artwork is phenomenal, and his presence is missed in the White Tiger's story.
Another interesting thing to see in these comics is the newspapers that appear on several panels. These individual issues came out circa 2003, and 9/11 still had a strong affect on the media. As such, many of the papers had headlines relating to that, which was kind of like an easter egg.
This collection gets 3.5 stars from me. On one hand it was deep and rich, but on the other I felt like it could have been much more. All in all, though, very enjoyable.
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August 4, 2011The best Daredevil I've read yet
February 10, 2014
This was much more interesting than I was expecting from a character played by Ben Affleck. ;-)
April 13, 2020
Bendis to autor przewrotny w swoich najlepszych scenariuszach, który potrafi trzasnąć porządnie podwalinami dotyczącymi różnych postaci. Najpierw zajął się przedefiniowaniem nastoletniego Spider-mana w ramach świata Ultimate, a potem zaprezentował nam niezłą Jessicę Jones. Jasnym było, że Matta Murdocka też czeka małe trzęsienie Ziemi, ale nastąpiło dosyć szybko, bo już w trzecim tomie o przygodach Nieustraszonego spod pióra tegoż autora.
Dzban pękł, mleko się rozlało, nie da się już cofnąć pewnych rzeczy. Upadek Kingpina pociągnął za sobą wiele negatywnych reperkusji, bo bądź co bądź przestępca stanowił taki swoisty katalizator dla całego miasta i nie pozwalał by większy śmieć wypływał na światło dziennie. Do tego jego deal z Mattem. Tylko, że teraz Fiska nie ma, a tajna tożsamość niewidomego adwokata staje się obiektem targów między Silke'iem a FBI. Niedługo potem wstępniak Daily Globe zmienia życie Matta na zawsze...
Gdy świat dowiaduje się, że Matt to śmiałek skaczący w czerwieni po ulicach, prawie każdy zarzuca mu kłamstwa i obłudę. Prawnicy, jak to prawnicy. Postępują dość logicznie i zaskarżają gazetę do sądu o pomówienia i to nie na małe kwoty. Matt musi grać głupka i upierać się, że całość to ponury żart, bo pociągnęło by to za sobą wiele reperkusji, nie tylko osobiste, ale i zawodowe. Zwłaszcza, że jego partner Foggy dostaje ataków paniki i żąda od kolegi, aby ten schował strój bardzo głęboko w szafie.
Uwielbiam ten tom. Za rozmowę funkcjonariuszy FBI jak mają postąpić dalej, albo za zebranie w Daily Bugle. Za sceny z Benem, Parkerem i Jonahem. Za całą miodność tych rozmów. Za gościnny występ Elektry, Czarnej Wdowy i Spider-mana. Nie ma tu za wiele samego Daredevila. I dobrze. Bo ta strona jawnego życia Matta też jest szalenie interesująca. Zwłaszcza w takich okolicznościach. Ale ten tom to nie tylko to opowiadanie.
To też kolejna perełka. Obrona niewinnego herosa, Białego Tygrysa, który znalazł się w złym czasie, w złych okolicznościach, a żądny fleszy jupiterów prokurator za wszelką cenę chce wygrać tą bezprecedensową przecież sprawę. Oskarżony, mający własne problemy z żoną, mógł przecież odpuścić sobie bohaterzenie... Nie zrobił tego, spróbował jeszcze raz. Masa smaczków, jak występy różnych bohaterów Marvela w charakterze biegłych czy świadków to coś czego nie spotyka się na co dzień.
I te uszczypliwości prokuratora w stosunku do oskarżonego i obrońców. "Wezwijmy na świadka Daredevila". Tekst zatkał nie tylko sędziego i samego Matta. Brawo. Takie perełki czynią run Bendisa jednym z najlepszych z jakimi miałem do czynienia. To świetna treść, za którą idzie też obłędna kreska imć Maleeva. Zarys wygląda mroczno, brudno i pasuje do dołującego motywu tego tomu. Tutaj nie ma zwycięzców, a końcówka boli... Tak niepokojąco realnie. Brawa też dla Gutierreza i Dodsonów. Ich style różnią się wyraźnie od stylu Maleeva, ale dały mi też odpocząć od tej stylistyki.
Daredevil to przykład jak świetnie wychodziło z dołka samo wydawnictwo. To opowieść głęboka, przygnębiająca, z świetnymi przebłyskami prawie na co drugim kroku. To coś co trzymało mnie aż do końca całej pierwszej kolekcji jaką nabyłem od polskiego wydawnictwa Egmont i lecę zagłębiać się w dalsze losy Murdocka. Wam też radzę. Żadnemu fanowi Marvela nie wypada nie zaznajomić się z tą produkcją. 5/5
Dzban pękł, mleko się rozlało, nie da się już cofnąć pewnych rzeczy. Upadek Kingpina pociągnął za sobą wiele negatywnych reperkusji, bo bądź co bądź przestępca stanowił taki swoisty katalizator dla całego miasta i nie pozwalał by większy śmieć wypływał na światło dziennie. Do tego jego deal z Mattem. Tylko, że teraz Fiska nie ma, a tajna tożsamość niewidomego adwokata staje się obiektem targów między Silke'iem a FBI. Niedługo potem wstępniak Daily Globe zmienia życie Matta na zawsze...
Gdy świat dowiaduje się, że Matt to śmiałek skaczący w czerwieni po ulicach, prawie każdy zarzuca mu kłamstwa i obłudę. Prawnicy, jak to prawnicy. Postępują dość logicznie i zaskarżają gazetę do sądu o pomówienia i to nie na małe kwoty. Matt musi grać głupka i upierać się, że całość to ponury żart, bo pociągnęło by to za sobą wiele reperkusji, nie tylko osobiste, ale i zawodowe. Zwłaszcza, że jego partner Foggy dostaje ataków paniki i żąda od kolegi, aby ten schował strój bardzo głęboko w szafie.
Uwielbiam ten tom. Za rozmowę funkcjonariuszy FBI jak mają postąpić dalej, albo za zebranie w Daily Bugle. Za sceny z Benem, Parkerem i Jonahem. Za całą miodność tych rozmów. Za gościnny występ Elektry, Czarnej Wdowy i Spider-mana. Nie ma tu za wiele samego Daredevila. I dobrze. Bo ta strona jawnego życia Matta też jest szalenie interesująca. Zwłaszcza w takich okolicznościach. Ale ten tom to nie tylko to opowiadanie.
To też kolejna perełka. Obrona niewinnego herosa, Białego Tygrysa, który znalazł się w złym czasie, w złych okolicznościach, a żądny fleszy jupiterów prokurator za wszelką cenę chce wygrać tą bezprecedensową przecież sprawę. Oskarżony, mający własne problemy z żoną, mógł przecież odpuścić sobie bohaterzenie... Nie zrobił tego, spróbował jeszcze raz. Masa smaczków, jak występy różnych bohaterów Marvela w charakterze biegłych czy świadków to coś czego nie spotyka się na co dzień.
I te uszczypliwości prokuratora w stosunku do oskarżonego i obrońców. "Wezwijmy na świadka Daredevila". Tekst zatkał nie tylko sędziego i samego Matta. Brawo. Takie perełki czynią run Bendisa jednym z najlepszych z jakimi miałem do czynienia. To świetna treść, za którą idzie też obłędna kreska imć Maleeva. Zarys wygląda mroczno, brudno i pasuje do dołującego motywu tego tomu. Tutaj nie ma zwycięzców, a końcówka boli... Tak niepokojąco realnie. Brawa też dla Gutierreza i Dodsonów. Ich style różnią się wyraźnie od stylu Maleeva, ale dały mi też odpocząć od tej stylistyki.
Daredevil to przykład jak świetnie wychodziło z dołka samo wydawnictwo. To opowieść głęboka, przygnębiająca, z świetnymi przebłyskami prawie na co drugim kroku. To coś co trzymało mnie aż do końca całej pierwszej kolekcji jaką nabyłem od polskiego wydawnictwa Egmont i lecę zagłębiać się w dalsze losy Murdocka. Wam też radzę. Żadnemu fanowi Marvela nie wypada nie zaznajomić się z tą produkcją. 5/5
June 12, 2024
Who doesn't like old horn head? It is hard not to like a superhero who is blind, a lawyer, and who's arch enemy is a crime boss. Plus in this story arc, (as the title suggests), he has been found OUT. Pretty cool I would say.
In his previous story, Underboss, Brian Michael Bendis told a riveting tale of a young gangster trying to usurp the Kingpin's crown. After his plan was ruined, Sammy Silke turned himself into the F.B.I. In exchange for protective custody, he gave the feds some serious information: Daredevil's secret identity. One of the agents sells the story to the tabloids, and pretty soon Matt Murdock's world is turned upside down.
Bendis pulls out all of the stops for this one, cementing him as one of the best writers to have ever worked on the title. And this was only his second arc! He takes a very realistic approach to this story, showing how being outed to the public affects not only our hero, but his friends as well. The other great thing that Bendis addresses here are the legal ramifications of this outing. Think about it: a lawyer by day, and a vigilante by night. Yup, horn-head is in deep doo-doo! Maleev continues to impress with his dark and gritty style, which is pitch-perfect for Bendis' stories.
This trade contains two stories: Out and Trial of the Century. Out is fantastic. The idea is daring as hell, and it's handled perfectly. The characters are all completely believable and compelling-particularly, Matt Murdock, Foggy and Ben Urich; the dialogue is fantastic, the story is engaging and Alex Maleev's artwork is perfect.
Then there's Trial of the Century, which was fairly poor. The main problem with it is the artwork, which is ridiculously poor for all of Manuel Gutierrez's issues (parts one and two). It is distorted and ugly; the way that Murdock's hair sticks up alone shows that Gutierrez doesn't have a basic understanding of how gravity works--or how hair works. Murdock looks very much like an alien in some panels. The third issue, illustrated by Terry Dodson, is much better. It's nowhere near Alex Maleev's artwork, or David Mack's, but it's nice and stylized, and it does have something going for it. That said, the writing on this one was okay. It wasn't as good as Out, I think, although I'm sure that the artwork had something to do with how little I enjoyed it.
In his previous story, Underboss, Brian Michael Bendis told a riveting tale of a young gangster trying to usurp the Kingpin's crown. After his plan was ruined, Sammy Silke turned himself into the F.B.I. In exchange for protective custody, he gave the feds some serious information: Daredevil's secret identity. One of the agents sells the story to the tabloids, and pretty soon Matt Murdock's world is turned upside down.
Bendis pulls out all of the stops for this one, cementing him as one of the best writers to have ever worked on the title. And this was only his second arc! He takes a very realistic approach to this story, showing how being outed to the public affects not only our hero, but his friends as well. The other great thing that Bendis addresses here are the legal ramifications of this outing. Think about it: a lawyer by day, and a vigilante by night. Yup, horn-head is in deep doo-doo! Maleev continues to impress with his dark and gritty style, which is pitch-perfect for Bendis' stories.
This trade contains two stories: Out and Trial of the Century. Out is fantastic. The idea is daring as hell, and it's handled perfectly. The characters are all completely believable and compelling-particularly, Matt Murdock, Foggy and Ben Urich; the dialogue is fantastic, the story is engaging and Alex Maleev's artwork is perfect.
Then there's Trial of the Century, which was fairly poor. The main problem with it is the artwork, which is ridiculously poor for all of Manuel Gutierrez's issues (parts one and two). It is distorted and ugly; the way that Murdock's hair sticks up alone shows that Gutierrez doesn't have a basic understanding of how gravity works--or how hair works. Murdock looks very much like an alien in some panels. The third issue, illustrated by Terry Dodson, is much better. It's nowhere near Alex Maleev's artwork, or David Mack's, but it's nice and stylized, and it does have something going for it. That said, the writing on this one was okay. It wasn't as good as Out, I think, although I'm sure that the artwork had something to do with how little I enjoyed it.
March 8, 2025
(4.75 stars)
Bendis proves that an amazing superhero story can barely feature superhero’s, basically be a legal drama, and be great.
Matt Murdock’s secret identity is in jeopardy, and must save his reputation by any means necessary. There’s a lot of really compelling ideas presented here, like Foggy trying to convince Matt to quit Daredevil as it brings nothing but pain, hero’s coming to Matt to help him where they can (or bully him), and Matt fighting the Globe paper on their reports, which I’m excited to see continue, as the set up for this court battle was very interesting, especially in the negotiation scene. There’s many sequences and moments that are very powerful and memorable, I especially love Daredevil parkouring across the city, contemplating whether to end Daredevil, it has beautiful visuals, dialogue, and panelling. The final few issues, seem irrelevant at first, but quickly add so much to this large story, with the case against the White Tiger. It moves at a compelling pace, has dastardly moments where the reader thinks this is where Matt will finally be able to do some good against his initial better judgment, but then it all goes to shit as despite the better case Matt presented, the jury just wants blood. It’s an exhilarating mini story, and has a bombastic end with White Tiger going on a rampage and getting shot. It’s a very impactful way to end, and gets me fascinated to see how this impacts Matt’s reputation.
The artwork continues to be amazing, having a gritty and noir edge to it, however the final White Tiger story abandons it for some reason, and while it’s not bad, it’s not as good. Although there’s some great visuals there, like Matt recalling what is happening in the courthouse as he sits on the roof. We also get a lot of guest appearances, which I briefly mentioned, but it’s cool to see the expanded universe in such a grounded and gritty story, some add more than others, but it was fun nevertheless.
Overall, this run is proving to be a highlight for the character, and not afraid to do big things.
Bendis proves that an amazing superhero story can barely feature superhero’s, basically be a legal drama, and be great.
Matt Murdock’s secret identity is in jeopardy, and must save his reputation by any means necessary. There’s a lot of really compelling ideas presented here, like Foggy trying to convince Matt to quit Daredevil as it brings nothing but pain, hero’s coming to Matt to help him where they can (or bully him), and Matt fighting the Globe paper on their reports, which I’m excited to see continue, as the set up for this court battle was very interesting, especially in the negotiation scene. There’s many sequences and moments that are very powerful and memorable, I especially love Daredevil parkouring across the city, contemplating whether to end Daredevil, it has beautiful visuals, dialogue, and panelling. The final few issues, seem irrelevant at first, but quickly add so much to this large story, with the case against the White Tiger. It moves at a compelling pace, has dastardly moments where the reader thinks this is where Matt will finally be able to do some good against his initial better judgment, but then it all goes to shit as despite the better case Matt presented, the jury just wants blood. It’s an exhilarating mini story, and has a bombastic end with White Tiger going on a rampage and getting shot. It’s a very impactful way to end, and gets me fascinated to see how this impacts Matt’s reputation.
The artwork continues to be amazing, having a gritty and noir edge to it, however the final White Tiger story abandons it for some reason, and while it’s not bad, it’s not as good. Although there’s some great visuals there, like Matt recalling what is happening in the courthouse as he sits on the roof. We also get a lot of guest appearances, which I briefly mentioned, but it’s cool to see the expanded universe in such a grounded and gritty story, some add more than others, but it was fun nevertheless.
Overall, this run is proving to be a highlight for the character, and not afraid to do big things.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2025
The police acquire a great deal of information from Silke, including that Murdock is Daredevil. Their FBI lead investigator doesn't want Murdock's secret identity to be made public - Daredevil has always been their all. He would rather have more info on Silke's father's criminal enterprise. Still, the info on Daredevil makes its way into the papers.
In the interim, Matt helps another costumed superguy - Hector Ayala the White Tiger - who is wrongfully accused of murdering a police officer during a theft.
In the interim, Matt helps another costumed superguy - Hector Ayala the White Tiger - who is wrongfully accused of murdering a police officer during a theft.
September 4, 2025
"Il processo del secolo", storia in cui ricompare dopo molto tempo il personaggio di Hector Ayala, è tanto ben scritta quanto amara.
Tornato in città da Puerto Rico, di cui è originario, una notte Hector decide inspiegabilmente, dopo anni di inattività, di rivestire i panni dell'eroe Tigre Bianca: ma dopo essere intervenuto per fermare un furto, ne sarà invece ritenuto l'autore, insieme alla morte di un poliziotto (ucciso invece dai ladri, fuggiti prima dell'arrivo dei rinforzi).
Luke Cage e Danny Rand chiederanno aiuto a Matt Murdock affinché difenda in giudizio Hector, ma l'avvocato ritiene di essere la persona peggiore per rappresentarlo: ora che la sua identità segreta è stata divulgata (oltre ad essere occupato a dimostrare di non essere Devil), assistere Hector non farebbe altro che comprometterne la posizione già precaria, considerando che il suo caso ha già sollevato l'interesse morboso dell'opinione pubblica e dei media.
Alla fine, si lascerà convincere, ma che questa battaglia legale sia destinata a finire in tragedia?
Tornato in città da Puerto Rico, di cui è originario, una notte Hector decide inspiegabilmente, dopo anni di inattività, di rivestire i panni dell'eroe Tigre Bianca: ma dopo essere intervenuto per fermare un furto, ne sarà invece ritenuto l'autore, insieme alla morte di un poliziotto (ucciso invece dai ladri, fuggiti prima dell'arrivo dei rinforzi).
Luke Cage e Danny Rand chiederanno aiuto a Matt Murdock affinché difenda in giudizio Hector, ma l'avvocato ritiene di essere la persona peggiore per rappresentarlo: ora che la sua identità segreta è stata divulgata (oltre ad essere occupato a dimostrare di non essere Devil), assistere Hector non farebbe altro che comprometterne la posizione già precaria, considerando che il suo caso ha già sollevato l'interesse morboso dell'opinione pubblica e dei media.
Alla fine, si lascerà convincere, ma che questa battaglia legale sia destinata a finire in tragedia?
April 27, 2023
Matt Murdock must try and figure out a way to deny being Daredevil after being outed by a tablod newspaper and a down on his luck FBI agent. There's no Kingpin, no Bullseye, and no Elektra to fight, just the media and his own bad luck.
Plus, we get to a scene from Alias, Vol. 2: Come Home from a different perspective!
This is still the best run of superhero noir comics ever.
Plus, we get to a scene from Alias, Vol. 2: Come Home from a different perspective!
This is still the best run of superhero noir comics ever.
July 21, 2023
Having have his secret identity released to the press, Matt Murdock needs to decide what to do next. Against his better judgment, Matt is convinced by Luke Cage to take on a case: the defense of Hector Ayala, the White Tiger, who has been accused of robbing a store and murdering a police officer.
For much of this volume, I didn't really feel into it. But once the court case begins and Bendis shows where he's going with this story, it becomes really good.
For much of this volume, I didn't really feel into it. But once the court case begins and Bendis shows where he's going with this story, it becomes really good.
April 2, 2025
I seem to have been terribly unfair to Bendis as a writer, the tics that make his work unreadable tome were not there from the start.
Anyway, the first half of this volume is about Murdock being outed as a superhero and while it doesn’t do anything particularly interesting with the idea, it’s certainly solid.
The second half, though, about another vigilante being on trial for the flimsiest of cases is remarkably stupid and full of plot problems a 6 year old could easily spot.
Anyway, the first half of this volume is about Murdock being outed as a superhero and while it doesn’t do anything particularly interesting with the idea, it’s certainly solid.
The second half, though, about another vigilante being on trial for the flimsiest of cases is remarkably stupid and full of plot problems a 6 year old could easily spot.
April 29, 2020
Daredevil is as gloomy and stubborn as always but the story flows, but it's NOTHING you wouldn't expect with all the lame jokes used as filler, ex girlfriends appearing for no reason. Peter Parker is the best thing about this, period. I think I liked it much better as I was reading it because thinking back it's just another comic in an endless genre. I might lower my rating down to 3 stars later.
May 30, 2020
An excellent book: when I picked up the story I could not stop reading. It shows real world ramifications when a secret identity is out in the open. The art is magnificent, and supported a gritty story. The dialogues are even better. Bendis and Maleev are at the top of their game with this story arc, can’t wait to reread the rest of their run.
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