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Daredevil by Mark Waid #6-11
Daredevil by Mark Waid Omnibus, Vol. 2
Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's acclaimed, Eisner Award-winning run reaches its dramatic conclusion! Can Matt Murdock possibly juggle his dual identities while also dealing with best friend Foggy Nelson's fight against cancer? As Daredevil, he'll be aided by the Silver Surfer, the Indestructible Hulk and…the Legion of Monsters?! As Matt, he'll have his world turned upside down - sending him across the country to build a new life in sunny San Francisco! But old haunts and familiar faces threaten to wreck DD's fresh start - including the deadlier-than-ever Owl. The Shroud is a rival vigilante, and the Purple Children are like nothing he's ever faced before. And as the shocking climax approaches, one of Daredevil's oldest enemies makes his return! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2011) #28-36; INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK #9-10; and DAREDEVIL (2014) #1-18, #0.1, #1.50 and #15.1.
768 pages, Hardcover
First published March 20, 2018
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Mark Waid
3,193 books1,280 followersMark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
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January 6, 2024
This collects Daredevil (2011) #28-36, Indestructible Hulk #9-10 and Daredevil (2014) #1-18, #0.1, #1.50 and #15.1.
Here we are, the second half of the longest unbroken Daredevil run in the character's history. I've been wanting to reread this run for years and this specific volume for months and months. I had a giftcard burning a hole in my pocket so here we are.
Mark Waid isn't my favorite comic writer by any stretch but he's one of my favorite Daredevil writers. With Chris Samnee handling the bulk of the art chores, this is even better than I remembered. Waid and Samnee put Matt up against threats like the Sons of the Serpent, the Owl, the Shroud, Diablo, the Stuntmaster, and others. Once Matt goes public with his identity and heads out west, the book really breaks some new ground.
This is an 800 page tome and I didn't really reveal that much. Waid and Samnee portray a happier Daredevil with the darkness lurking just beneath the surface. I don't know how the next run puts the toothpaste back into the tube but it's probably not an elegant solution. Anyway, I liked this even more the second time I read it. It looks gorgeous with Samnee and the gang at the helm and the individual issues are pretty satisfying on their own. It's steeped in Marvel history without beating you over the head with it and very accessible, much like the last volume.
Five out of five stars. I look forward to reading this run again in a few years.
Here we are, the second half of the longest unbroken Daredevil run in the character's history. I've been wanting to reread this run for years and this specific volume for months and months. I had a giftcard burning a hole in my pocket so here we are.
Mark Waid isn't my favorite comic writer by any stretch but he's one of my favorite Daredevil writers. With Chris Samnee handling the bulk of the art chores, this is even better than I remembered. Waid and Samnee put Matt up against threats like the Sons of the Serpent, the Owl, the Shroud, Diablo, the Stuntmaster, and others. Once Matt goes public with his identity and heads out west, the book really breaks some new ground.
This is an 800 page tome and I didn't really reveal that much. Waid and Samnee portray a happier Daredevil with the darkness lurking just beneath the surface. I don't know how the next run puts the toothpaste back into the tube but it's probably not an elegant solution. Anyway, I liked this even more the second time I read it. It looks gorgeous with Samnee and the gang at the helm and the individual issues are pretty satisfying on their own. It's steeped in Marvel history without beating you over the head with it and very accessible, much like the last volume.
Five out of five stars. I look forward to reading this run again in a few years.
March 21, 2018
The end of Waid's Daredevil v3 is a nicely contained story that fits here, at the start of this new omnibus.
Sons of the Serpent (28-36). Waid ends his first volume of Daredevil much the say way he started it: with an overarching story with lots of substories attached to it. This time around, the story is about the Sons of the Serpent deeply infiltrating the justice system in New York. That core of the story is quite good, facing Matt with an intractable problem that is deeply intertwined with his civilian life. Waid even offers an ending that does a great jobs of continuing on with Bendis' Out stories, that had been treated with too light a hand by Waid to date [5/5].
Along the way, there are some substories that aren't nearly as good. A two-issue Hulk crossover is of little interest, except to show Matt acting as a lawyer to heroes, and a few issues spent with a variety of Marvel monsters are pretty dull. [3/5] Fortunately, this all doesn't detract too much from the excellent core story.
The rest of the volume then (surprisingly) moves Matt back to San Francisco, for Daredevil v4. Sadly, it's just not as good as Waid's New York arcs. He tries to create a big plot about the Owl and the Shroud, but it feels pretty small and it never really gets enough attention.
Devil at Bay (#1-5). A enjoyable first volume for the newest Daredevil comic. Waid's writing continues to be fun, and quick-paced. I love his use of a classic foe like The Owl, who comes across well here, but also his good attention to a west-coast super in The Shroud. The SF detail is OK, and accurate as far as it goes, but not any big deal. [4/5]
On the Road (#0.1). This Infinite Comic shows Matt on the road (and on the plain) to SF. It's nice to have it, but it's poorly paced and shallow. What a difference a medium makes! [3/5]
The Future (#1.50). I hope that Marvel has gotten over their weird numbering obsession, but this is a great look at potential futures for Matty (with the one by Waid being by far the best) [5/5].
Into the Jungle (#6-7). Immediately taking Matt out of his new home in SF is a pretty bad choice, and the Black Panther crossover isn't that compelling, but what is compelling is Matt finally learning the truth about his mother, a plotline that's largely been elided for far too long [4/5].
The Purple Children (#8-10). This story does a nice job of introducing The Purple Children, who Soule would later use for his most controversial retcon. Still, it feels like a pretty minor story overall, without depth or stakes. Meanwhile, it's becoming increasingly obvious that Kirsten McDuffie is becoming one of the best things about Waid's run, because she's great here (and sadly another thing pointlessly sacrificed in Soule's mediocre reboot of the title) [3+/5].
Stunt Master (#11-12). This is pretty much the episode where the Fonz jumps the shark on waterskies. Except it's Matt riding a motorcycle up the cable of the Golden Gate Bridge. There's actually some neat plotting here, but it's hard to get past the horrible premise [2/5].
Kirsten (#13). A great story about how Kirsten is more than just Daredevil's girlfriend [4+/5].
Pride (#14-15). This story has some definite pluses, including: the continuation of the Owl and Shroud plots (finally!), the introduction of Jubula Pride (finally!), and Daredevil's new costume (hilarious!). Unfortunately, it really drags other than that, leans on the tired false-accusation trope, and has a non-ending. Fortunately, it's a great non-ending, hopefully setting us up for a terrific finale [3/5].
Flashback (#15.1). Some nice historic stories [4/5].
Finale (#16-18). Waid's finale brings together all of the elements of his third and final Daredevil arc and ups the stakes by bringing the Kingpin in too. It could have been a triumphant finale. Unfortunately, it's really not earned, given the unfocused attention to plot in this San Francisco arc. So, this is a good enough story, but without the resonant weight it should have had. It's also obviously rushed with some elements, like the false-accusation trope, largely dropped [4/5].
And that's the end of Waid's surprisingly long Daredevil run. Though it's somewhat out of tune with the tone of the Bendis-Brubaker-Diggle run that preceded it, it did its best to be a part of the same continuity and managed to maintain a similar level of quality. You couldn't say the same about the Soule run that follows, which is largely everyday superhero pablum.
Sons of the Serpent (28-36). Waid ends his first volume of Daredevil much the say way he started it: with an overarching story with lots of substories attached to it. This time around, the story is about the Sons of the Serpent deeply infiltrating the justice system in New York. That core of the story is quite good, facing Matt with an intractable problem that is deeply intertwined with his civilian life. Waid even offers an ending that does a great jobs of continuing on with Bendis' Out stories, that had been treated with too light a hand by Waid to date [5/5].
Along the way, there are some substories that aren't nearly as good. A two-issue Hulk crossover is of little interest, except to show Matt acting as a lawyer to heroes, and a few issues spent with a variety of Marvel monsters are pretty dull. [3/5] Fortunately, this all doesn't detract too much from the excellent core story.
The rest of the volume then (surprisingly) moves Matt back to San Francisco, for Daredevil v4. Sadly, it's just not as good as Waid's New York arcs. He tries to create a big plot about the Owl and the Shroud, but it feels pretty small and it never really gets enough attention.
Devil at Bay (#1-5). A enjoyable first volume for the newest Daredevil comic. Waid's writing continues to be fun, and quick-paced. I love his use of a classic foe like The Owl, who comes across well here, but also his good attention to a west-coast super in The Shroud. The SF detail is OK, and accurate as far as it goes, but not any big deal. [4/5]
On the Road (#0.1). This Infinite Comic shows Matt on the road (and on the plain) to SF. It's nice to have it, but it's poorly paced and shallow. What a difference a medium makes! [3/5]
The Future (#1.50). I hope that Marvel has gotten over their weird numbering obsession, but this is a great look at potential futures for Matty (with the one by Waid being by far the best) [5/5].
Into the Jungle (#6-7). Immediately taking Matt out of his new home in SF is a pretty bad choice, and the Black Panther crossover isn't that compelling, but what is compelling is Matt finally learning the truth about his mother, a plotline that's largely been elided for far too long [4/5].
The Purple Children (#8-10). This story does a nice job of introducing The Purple Children, who Soule would later use for his most controversial retcon. Still, it feels like a pretty minor story overall, without depth or stakes. Meanwhile, it's becoming increasingly obvious that Kirsten McDuffie is becoming one of the best things about Waid's run, because she's great here (and sadly another thing pointlessly sacrificed in Soule's mediocre reboot of the title) [3+/5].
Stunt Master (#11-12). This is pretty much the episode where the Fonz jumps the shark on waterskies. Except it's Matt riding a motorcycle up the cable of the Golden Gate Bridge. There's actually some neat plotting here, but it's hard to get past the horrible premise [2/5].
Kirsten (#13). A great story about how Kirsten is more than just Daredevil's girlfriend [4+/5].
Pride (#14-15). This story has some definite pluses, including: the continuation of the Owl and Shroud plots (finally!), the introduction of Jubula Pride (finally!), and Daredevil's new costume (hilarious!). Unfortunately, it really drags other than that, leans on the tired false-accusation trope, and has a non-ending. Fortunately, it's a great non-ending, hopefully setting us up for a terrific finale [3/5].
Flashback (#15.1). Some nice historic stories [4/5].
Finale (#16-18). Waid's finale brings together all of the elements of his third and final Daredevil arc and ups the stakes by bringing the Kingpin in too. It could have been a triumphant finale. Unfortunately, it's really not earned, given the unfocused attention to plot in this San Francisco arc. So, this is a good enough story, but without the resonant weight it should have had. It's also obviously rushed with some elements, like the false-accusation trope, largely dropped [4/5].
And that's the end of Waid's surprisingly long Daredevil run. Though it's somewhat out of tune with the tone of the Bendis-Brubaker-Diggle run that preceded it, it did its best to be a part of the same continuity and managed to maintain a similar level of quality. You couldn't say the same about the Soule run that follows, which is largely everyday superhero pablum.
June 24, 2024
I can understand why so many readers love Waid's run but I wasn't crazy about this part of it. It felt too episodic and simply less engaging.
February 11, 2025
It's definitely not my favourite era of DD, I can understand why it garners mixed opinions. It's definitely not the worst I've read, either. It was a fun and different take on the horned hero, but just one I struggled to keep engaged in.
Im definitely excited for the next run, Charles Soule is my favourite comic writer today, and this is one of his few earlier things I'm yet to read.
Im definitely excited for the next run, Charles Soule is my favourite comic writer today, and this is one of his few earlier things I'm yet to read.
October 1, 2021
This was something.
Matt fights the sons of the serpent and teams with the hulk to fight Baron zemo and a shield thing and then teams with supernatural characters in a fight with these serpents and the whole racist storyline which was weird but then the public identity reveal.
But then the main story reveal when they move to SF and he meets this man named the shroud and he has to fight-team up with him and then the coming of the owl and him levelling up and then whatever happens with his daughter and the final fight between them, the return of Fisk and Ikari. And the big final battle and ending.
Its a lot to read but was quite fun but only problem I had was slow pacing and the story bounces off in so many weird directions and also the whole public thing made it boring and his new suit-costume was terrible, and not much focus done on the villains like in previous Omni and they never really gave the Owl his big moment/story. Also I wish they had focused more on the romance between Kristen and Matt but yeah never and its an abrupt and sort of a rushed ending.
But regardless its a good read and okayish and provides a good experience and ending to this whole Matt saga in SF! Also the art was okay for the most part!
Matt fights the sons of the serpent and teams with the hulk to fight Baron zemo and a shield thing and then teams with supernatural characters in a fight with these serpents and the whole racist storyline which was weird but then the public identity reveal.
But then the main story reveal when they move to SF and he meets this man named the shroud and he has to fight-team up with him and then the coming of the owl and him levelling up and then whatever happens with his daughter and the final fight between them, the return of Fisk and Ikari. And the big final battle and ending.
Its a lot to read but was quite fun but only problem I had was slow pacing and the story bounces off in so many weird directions and also the whole public thing made it boring and his new suit-costume was terrible, and not much focus done on the villains like in previous Omni and they never really gave the Owl his big moment/story. Also I wish they had focused more on the romance between Kristen and Matt but yeah never and its an abrupt and sort of a rushed ending.
But regardless its a good read and okayish and provides a good experience and ending to this whole Matt saga in SF! Also the art was okay for the most part!
May 23, 2023
Having recently read/reread the first half of Mark Waid’s Daredevil run, the run which turned me into a Daredevil fan >10 years ago, I kept things going by reading the second omnibus of Waid’s run. While in some ways this second omnibus does not reach the heights of the first Waid omnibus, there’s still plenty I enjoyed here which reminded me why/how I got sucked into Waid’s take on The Man Without Fear initially.
The first part of this omnibus acts as an epilogue of sorts to the character/story arcs that Waid covered in the first omnibus. This includes Daredevil teaming up with a variety of different Marvel heroes and “monsters”, my favorite of which being the Silver Surfer. Daredevil "driving" the Silver Surfer's board ("Toomie" to us fans of Dan Slott's Silver Surfer stories) is a great visual I never knew I wanted until now
All of this (sans Silver Surfer) ties into a new overarching story arc of Matt dealing with a justice system that has been infiltrated by white supremecists (the only outlandish part of that plot being the supremacists worship a Snake God). Checking the release date of this story, this predates the 2016 election and the rise of FAKE NEWS by two years, yet it remains relevant today as it was almost 10 years ago.
Once this all culminates in Matt foiling the white supremacists and finally confirming the open secret that Matt Murdock is Daredevil, Waid does a soft reboot and the rest of the omnibus/his tenure follows Matt dealing with the fallout of the revelation by moving to San Francisco. Matt’s time in a new city and openly being Daredevil is an interesting shift in the status quo even if I would say it doesn’t reach the creative and emotional highpoints of Waid’s earlier Daredevil work. The subplots of the San Francisco arc are Matt trying to defend his loved ones despite everyone knowing his identity and dealing with the antics of “The Shroud”, another blind vigilante that has since turned quasi-crime lord.
These subplots set Daredevil up to fight a number of villains, including The Owl, who Waid actually manages to make more interesting than I ever found him to be. The most interesting antagonistic threat though were “The Purple Children”, the sons and daughters of Kilgrave. As anyone who has read comics featuring Purple Man or seen “Jessica Jones'' will know, one Kilgrave is scary enough so an entire family of beings like him is a horrifying concept (particularly the implications of how Kilgrave fathered them). Eventually Waid brings his tenure and possibly Matt’s time in San Francisco to a close with a final confrontation with The Shroud and a returning Wilson Fisk, one of my favorite Marvel Villains and one I had hoped to see Waid cover at some point (a standout moment of the confrontation is Matt negotiations with Fisk is an art gallery Matt can’t see but is full of various images of Fisk murdering Matt). This climax isn’t as engaging as the climax of last omnibus but it is enjoyable and a very bittersweet note to end Mark Waid and his creative team’s work with The Man without Fear.
I wouldn’t say I got emotional finally finishing this run of Daredevil but I did still enjoy Waid and company’s work with the character. It’s not as great as the first Waid Omnibus but this omnibus reminded me why I continue to enjoy Waid’s Daredevil stories so much.
August 17, 2025
Note: This is for both Omnibus, vol. 1 and 2
Hey, Mark? You know how DC is much more lighthearted and full of hope as opposed to the nihilism and moral ambiguity of our heroes? Well, we seemed to have thrown Daredevil into a rut and have no idea how to get him out of the sinkhole we've created for him. Can you help us out? Sure, full creative freedom. You want to draw in a bunch of other characters? Ok, but don't make any permanent changes to them. Wait. Mark, did you just say, "Back to the Silver Age?" Mark, NOOOOOO!!!!!
Yeah. So this was a really fun take on Daredevil, harkening back to the Silver Age (think, "campy"), yet somehow keeping all the dark continuity of the modern age. One of the strong points--or weakest--is the villain of the week structure of this story. A lot of random and fun shenanigans happen, such as Matt crashing a mobster's wedding, fighting a grave robber, hooking up with Spider-Man's femme fatale to make him jealous, fighting a villain made entirely of sound, battling racists that have infiltrated the law, making a trip to Wakanda to rescue his mom, moves to San Francisco, writes his autobiography, etc. Essentially, Waid was focused on resetting Daredevil to his swashbuckling origins through a bunch of stories that follow the premise "That sounds cool" and running with it. I also like how Waid was able to use the radar sense very creatively. This is easily the most superhero Daredevil has ever felt since the 1980s and it was great....
However, if you are familiar with the character this entire run felt very off. Matt is wisecracking and smiling, having fun and saving the city as opposed to his more cynical and brooding normal self. Interestingly enough, this is a plot point that I won't spoil. Which makes this whole thing an enigma. The writer knows the character very well, being able to do a complete shift for the character and somehow make it work, if only temporarily. You see there are moments when the serious Matt we know and love bleeds through and those are easily the best parts of this run. Whenever his old baddies come back, it gets great the stakes feel real. Plus the ending of Waid's run was soooo good, being able to juggle multiple characters in an intricate finale that felt like all the filler was building up to it.
I also enjoyed the original character to this run. The Purple Children were amazing and definitely will be a source of future controversy. This was a darker story that was really good and emotionally heavy, not to mention a cool concept. Ikari was great and you will just have to read that story or look him up to fully appreciate the ultimate weapon to fight Daredevil. Kristen McDuffie was a fun love interest, although I don't think she meshed as well with Matt as Karen, Maya, or Mila. Still, I can see her being a fan favorite for the sheer amount of spunk she brought to Matt's life. The Cayote was really great and I loved how this Spider-Man villain was transformed and remolded to fit Daredevil. Really hope to see more of him!
In short, Waid's run was fun and all over the place. Despite the loose threads, when things came together, I really enjoyed it, especially when things got serious and built off the previous writers. If you like DC, this is a taste of the DC craziness and brilliance infiltrating Marvel. Give us more Ikari!
Hey, Mark? You know how DC is much more lighthearted and full of hope as opposed to the nihilism and moral ambiguity of our heroes? Well, we seemed to have thrown Daredevil into a rut and have no idea how to get him out of the sinkhole we've created for him. Can you help us out? Sure, full creative freedom. You want to draw in a bunch of other characters? Ok, but don't make any permanent changes to them. Wait. Mark, did you just say, "Back to the Silver Age?" Mark, NOOOOOO!!!!!
Yeah. So this was a really fun take on Daredevil, harkening back to the Silver Age (think, "campy"), yet somehow keeping all the dark continuity of the modern age. One of the strong points--or weakest--is the villain of the week structure of this story. A lot of random and fun shenanigans happen, such as Matt crashing a mobster's wedding, fighting a grave robber, hooking up with Spider-Man's femme fatale to make him jealous, fighting a villain made entirely of sound, battling racists that have infiltrated the law, making a trip to Wakanda to rescue his mom, moves to San Francisco, writes his autobiography, etc. Essentially, Waid was focused on resetting Daredevil to his swashbuckling origins through a bunch of stories that follow the premise "That sounds cool" and running with it. I also like how Waid was able to use the radar sense very creatively. This is easily the most superhero Daredevil has ever felt since the 1980s and it was great....
However, if you are familiar with the character this entire run felt very off. Matt is wisecracking and smiling, having fun and saving the city as opposed to his more cynical and brooding normal self. Interestingly enough, this is a plot point that I won't spoil. Which makes this whole thing an enigma. The writer knows the character very well, being able to do a complete shift for the character and somehow make it work, if only temporarily. You see there are moments when the serious Matt we know and love bleeds through and those are easily the best parts of this run. Whenever his old baddies come back, it gets great the stakes feel real. Plus the ending of Waid's run was soooo good, being able to juggle multiple characters in an intricate finale that felt like all the filler was building up to it.
I also enjoyed the original character to this run. The Purple Children were amazing and definitely will be a source of future controversy. This was a darker story that was really good and emotionally heavy, not to mention a cool concept. Ikari was great and you will just have to read that story or look him up to fully appreciate the ultimate weapon to fight Daredevil. Kristen McDuffie was a fun love interest, although I don't think she meshed as well with Matt as Karen, Maya, or Mila. Still, I can see her being a fan favorite for the sheer amount of spunk she brought to Matt's life. The Cayote was really great and I loved how this Spider-Man villain was transformed and remolded to fit Daredevil. Really hope to see more of him!
In short, Waid's run was fun and all over the place. Despite the loose threads, when things came together, I really enjoyed it, especially when things got serious and built off the previous writers. If you like DC, this is a taste of the DC craziness and brilliance infiltrating Marvel. Give us more Ikari!
April 17, 2025
This review contains spoilers.
This one was a little weird.
Read on its own as part of the Marvel universe, it's a perfect read; similar to Morrison's style for Batman, Waid doesn't shy away from any concept previously introduced in Daredevil's stories, no matter how campy or outdated. It feels as a coherent part of a larger, quirky universe; Samnee's art is perfect for this, reminding the reader of a classic comic style, lending superb characterization through facial and body expression, and the great representation of Matt's perception through a colorful mix of techniques.
However, as good and interconnected as the stories are, sometimes it feels like there are too many of them - we jump from a classic supervillain story, to a Hulk team-up, to a Wakandan conspiracy, to a horror team-up with a Werewolf and company; there is an overarching story, but all this jumping-around felt a little bit disconnected at times.
This, in turn, makes Waid's run a very strange read if you are reading DD's chronology in order - Bendis, Brubaker and all the dark and moody writers suddenly give way to a team that changes the note abruptly, and, while they do an amazing job at it - respecting previous stories, keeping true to the lore, and justifying everything that happens neatly - it does feel a little dissonant.
All in all, my favorite part was a story which, through the Purple Man, gave a beautiful look at depression, and Matt's life through it.
This one was a little weird.
Read on its own as part of the Marvel universe, it's a perfect read; similar to Morrison's style for Batman, Waid doesn't shy away from any concept previously introduced in Daredevil's stories, no matter how campy or outdated. It feels as a coherent part of a larger, quirky universe; Samnee's art is perfect for this, reminding the reader of a classic comic style, lending superb characterization through facial and body expression, and the great representation of Matt's perception through a colorful mix of techniques.
However, as good and interconnected as the stories are, sometimes it feels like there are too many of them - we jump from a classic supervillain story, to a Hulk team-up, to a Wakandan conspiracy, to a horror team-up with a Werewolf and company; there is an overarching story, but all this jumping-around felt a little bit disconnected at times.
This, in turn, makes Waid's run a very strange read if you are reading DD's chronology in order - Bendis, Brubaker and all the dark and moody writers suddenly give way to a team that changes the note abruptly, and, while they do an amazing job at it - respecting previous stories, keeping true to the lore, and justifying everything that happens neatly - it does feel a little dissonant.
All in all, my favorite part was a story which, through the Purple Man, gave a beautiful look at depression, and Matt's life through it.
May 1, 2018
Mark Waid continues to nail Matt Murdock's character. Not only can you believe his complete fearlessness, but he continues to remind you of his experience of blindness and that it can actually impede his abilities as a superhero.
There's some truly great moments in here. "Let me tell you something about fearlessness..." from a cancer-ridden Foggy Nelson: "It's contagious."
There is also a story about a white supremacist organization infiltrating the justice system in New York City. Back in 2011 it seemed a bit far fetched, but today...
In other respects the stories haven't aged terribly well. They've got the right elements in them, and the final story brings together a lot of characters from the entirety of the run. It's just that Waid seems a bit scared to really raise the stakes here. There are some deus ex machinas that seem a bit too convenient.
In addition, there's the introduction at the end of a new costume for Daredevil that is *truly* terrible. It's literally a business suit with a "DD" belt buckle. Very fortunately, it's only for a couple of issues.
There's some truly great moments in here. "Let me tell you something about fearlessness..." from a cancer-ridden Foggy Nelson: "It's contagious."
There is also a story about a white supremacist organization infiltrating the justice system in New York City. Back in 2011 it seemed a bit far fetched, but today...
In other respects the stories haven't aged terribly well. They've got the right elements in them, and the final story brings together a lot of characters from the entirety of the run. It's just that Waid seems a bit scared to really raise the stakes here. There are some deus ex machinas that seem a bit too convenient.
In addition, there's the introduction at the end of a new costume for Daredevil that is *truly* terrible. It's literally a business suit with a "DD" belt buckle. Very fortunately, it's only for a couple of issues.
April 26, 2025
The second half of Waid's Daredevil run is every bit as good as the first.
The opening story arc that I particularly enjoyed is quite political and involves a group of villians called the Serpant Society. The Serpant Society appear to be a KKK-esque group of white supremacists who have members across law-enforcement, businesses, and even the judiciary. It's interesting to see Matt, both as a lawyer and a vigilante, take on such a challenge.
The book later sees Matt relocate to San Fransisco. Publicly out as Daredevil, he still manages to operate as a lawyer, but the lines between his private and public life increasingly blur.
In San Fransisco, Matt must deal with old rivals like the Owl and the Stuntmaster, and the unhinged vigilante, the Shroud.
Similar to the first volume, Matt's friendship with Foggy and Kirstin are a highlight of the book, offering both levity and string emotional moments throughout.
The opening story arc that I particularly enjoyed is quite political and involves a group of villians called the Serpant Society. The Serpant Society appear to be a KKK-esque group of white supremacists who have members across law-enforcement, businesses, and even the judiciary. It's interesting to see Matt, both as a lawyer and a vigilante, take on such a challenge.
The book later sees Matt relocate to San Fransisco. Publicly out as Daredevil, he still manages to operate as a lawyer, but the lines between his private and public life increasingly blur.
In San Fransisco, Matt must deal with old rivals like the Owl and the Stuntmaster, and the unhinged vigilante, the Shroud.
Similar to the first volume, Matt's friendship with Foggy and Kirstin are a highlight of the book, offering both levity and string emotional moments throughout.
February 26, 2023
I flew threw this first run of Waid’s, and I absolutely loved it. Thing is, there’s so much that’s easy to love.
Waid has a certain way if writing that generates hope, and at its core, his run shines with radiant light (even when things seem dire). That light and breeziness in Waid’s writing is then amplified by Samnee’s absolutely charming and stunning artwork that is equally sunny and bright.
Waid’s masterful weaving of human drama with superhuman antics and action is ceaselessly enthralling and fun when it wants to be, dramatic when it needs to be, and compelling when it must be. The best tales leave me grinning like a fool who was just kissed by his crush, and this chapter of the Man Without Fear didn’t disappoint.
10/10. ‘Nuff said.
Waid has a certain way if writing that generates hope, and at its core, his run shines with radiant light (even when things seem dire). That light and breeziness in Waid’s writing is then amplified by Samnee’s absolutely charming and stunning artwork that is equally sunny and bright.
Waid’s masterful weaving of human drama with superhuman antics and action is ceaselessly enthralling and fun when it wants to be, dramatic when it needs to be, and compelling when it must be. The best tales leave me grinning like a fool who was just kissed by his crush, and this chapter of the Man Without Fear didn’t disappoint.
10/10. ‘Nuff said.
December 28, 2018
(Duplicate review) Fun - not sure if it's really iconic. Samnee is a weird blend of incredibly appealing and very sexualized. Waid has a few of his preachy ticks, but it's also just a fun experience to read. There's a lot of fun, particularly in the art. But the storylines don't really wrap up that satisfyingly, even though the last issue does make a valiant try. And for all Waid's talent for mustering moral outrage and sentiment, it doesn't seem to really say that much, or have that unified of a point. Still, a nice read, particularly the Kirstin stuff and Samnee art. Probably him at the top of his game.
May 23, 2024
Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are one of the best creative teams in comics. I’ve never read any Daredevil before and I might not ever read any again, but there ability to tell one complete story with a satisfying ending while still leaving room for more is amazing. Firstly Waid wraps up the first part of his run with huge explosive and powerful moments, and stunning art from my favorite artist currently working Javier Rodríguez! With everything crashing down around him Daredevil has to reveal his secret identity in order to take down the white supremacist group he’s been fighting. Which of course results in him and Foggy getting disbarred. Which then leads into the second part of this run in San Francisco! Since Matt practiced law there in the 80s it’s easy for him to set up shop and get down to it. Plus California is way more into the celebrity superhero thing so they’re okay with him being both. It’s super cool to see Matt adjust to life in a different city that he doesn’t know, which makes it hard for him to navigate. It’s also amazing how Waid creates a new supporting cast including villains and makes them feel important. Of course there are a few familiar villains too. *HUGE SPOILER* The confrontation with Kingpin is absolutely amazing and unexpected. Samnee is able to do fun light swashbuckling action but also show the darker gritty sides of Matt’s life in a way that not every artist can. Waid and Samnee are an amazing team and did an amazing run.
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May 18, 2022Review of the 2014 run. This is basically the sequel of the 2011 run and in tone and story it's the same thing, so if you liked the first one there's no reason to skip this.
However, that doesn't mean it feels like rehash or nothing new, because there are actually lots of changes in the setting and status quo, so it definitely feels different enough to feel like an actual sequel and not just the same run with a different year on the name.
However, that doesn't mean it feels like rehash or nothing new, because there are actually lots of changes in the setting and status quo, so it definitely feels different enough to feel like an actual sequel and not just the same run with a different year on the name.
January 15, 2025
Como ya comenté en la reseña del primer volumen, aventuras superheróicas palomiteras subiendo un poquito el drama pero tampoco atormentando (aunque con el planteamiento de algunos arcos se hubiera podido) y con un final un tanto precipitado en el que meten la épica paliza a Kipling con calzador. Entretenido pero sin la gravitas de las etapas previas.
Empiezo a cansarme un poco del personaje. Igual aquí me apeo.
Empiezo a cansarme un poco del personaje. Igual aquí me apeo.
February 18, 2025
Not as good as the first half of Waid’s run but still a very good omnibus even though some of the stories were more fun/interesting than others. Overall I didn’t find this run to be as amazing as it’s hyped up to be, perhaps I set my own expectations too high, but it’s still great. With this one the triumphant finale with Kingpin isn’t really earned but still a satisfying way to end Waid’s run on The Man Without Fear
May 11, 2025
(This review covers the complete run)
A refreshing reboot that moves Daredevil away from the grim tone of earlier runs without ignoring what he's been through. It shows Matt trying to live with past trauma while embracing a hopeful, more balanced life. The writing blends courtroom drama, street-level crime, and classic superhero action, while the art is often inventive in its visually interpretation of Matt's radar sense.
A refreshing reboot that moves Daredevil away from the grim tone of earlier runs without ignoring what he's been through. It shows Matt trying to live with past trauma while embracing a hopeful, more balanced life. The writing blends courtroom drama, street-level crime, and classic superhero action, while the art is often inventive in its visually interpretation of Matt's radar sense.
November 26, 2020
A great end to a cracking run of Daredevil.
December 31, 2021
Less grim then the Bendis en Brubaker Daredevil and therefor a nice fresh breath for Matt Murdock.
June 15, 2022
its the panel of matt crawling into bed after telling kirsten he's okay that really did me in on this one.
December 30, 2022
Mark Waid daredevil is so good my lord just like perfect in every way
December 5, 2024
I think Waid & Samnee have set the bar for all future Daredevil stores.
December 24, 2024
I wish Waid didnt try to ignore the religious aspect of daredevil but this was a great run
February 12, 2025
Best Daredevil run ever.
June 17, 2025
didn't like this as much
the ending was good but everything before it wasn't
the ending was good but everything before it wasn't
January 11, 2026
a little more bland than the first half, and the character designs really suffered.
April 3, 2024
Wow, not sure I’ve ever had a series I was really enjoying turn me off so thoroughly…I rated the first Omni 5/5! This vol is often meandering, makes strange choices, and feels shoddily paced and plotted. Not sad I read the whole run, just sad it fell off the rails for me. This doesn’t ruin what I felt about the first one.
August 21, 2022
I do have some problems with this story, but i can atleast give it props for having a happy ending. Too bad said happy ending is totally undone, as per being Daredevil.
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