Daredevil, Tome 2: Péchés capitaux

Daredevil (2023)

by Saladin Ahmed, Aaron Kuder (drawings), Juann Cabal (drawings)

Matt Murdock has been born again, but his past isn't done with him! In their first no-holds-barred arc of DAREDEVIL, Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder tore Matt's world asunder! With those closest to him ensnared by a dangerous and malevolent force, Matt has been left with nothing but questions. He's about to finally start getting some answers from the strangest source of all, but whatever mysterious evil has made Matt's life a living hell for weeks has now put him and his fearless alter ego Daredevil on a collision course with the one and only Wolverine! A dragnet is closing around Matt Murdock, with police on both sides of the law hunting him, something vicious stalking his friends and the return of an old foe with the blood of Matt's closest allies on his hands! Plus: Stories celebrating sixty years of the Man Without Fear! Collecting DAREDEVIL (2023) #6-10.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Fiction, Comic Book, Science Fiction

168 pages, Hardcover

First published September 10, 2024

About the author

Saladin Ahmed was born in Detroit and raised in a working-class, Arab American enclave in Dearborn, MI.

His short stories have been nominated for the Nebula and Campbell awards, and have appeared in Year's Best Fantasy and numerous other magazines, anthologies, and podcasts, as well as being translated into five foreign languages. He is represented by Jennifer Jackson of the Donald Maass Literary Agency. THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON is his first novel.

Saladin lives near Detroit with his wife and twin children.

Reviews

[Bill Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much better than the first volume. Ahmed seems to be zeroing in on his take on Daredevil. Bullseye and Kingpin are an excellent addition to the storyline. I’m looking forward to where everything will lead in the next collection.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m still really enjoying this. Aaron Kuder’s artwork is stunning and the story has me intrigued. The giant-sized 60th anniversary issue was a nice bonus, particularly Ty Templeton’s cartoons, which made me laugh aloud.

My only real criticism is the switch in artists mid-story but at least both artists are really good.

[Frédéric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ahmed slowly raises the stakes for the revelation of the last sins to be found and destroyed but the subplot debut with one of St Nick's orphans smells stale.

The best part is the return of Foggy and his perfectly logical reaction to Matt's return.

So far this run doesn't shine but it doesn't disappoint either.

Drawing-wise, neither Kuder nor the rigid Cabal sparkle my eyes..

[Spencer Greenwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

After two volumes and almost a whole year of content we still have terrible art, don’t know why Matt was reincarnated, don’t know why he forgot who he was and then remembered right when the story starts, or why the hell wolverine is randomly in one issue (actually we do know why this was done $$$).

I can’t forgive how characters act the way this terrible story line needs them to act and not in believable ways. Ex: We finally get the reunion with Matt and Foggy and instead of exploring the complicated feelings both of those characters have, Foggy curses Matt out and storms out of the room. It’s so ridiculously unbelievable and plain lazy writing. Bullseye is in here but he’s throwing more silly jokes out than knives. A kid somehow figures out who daredevil is with no explanation or set up, just for him to yell that hates daredevil and storm out. Again, completely ridiculous reaction and not how real people act. We get it, you wanted Matt to feel isolated and guilty. Standard daredevil stuff but written very poorly.

And the white costume…so cringe.

Daredevil has been one of the most consistently solid characters in comics for a very long time but they are really dropping the ball here.

[Khurram · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book, I wanted to give it 3.5 stars, but I think it was good enough in places for the round up. The artwork is good, but the fights are very rushed, not the usual brutal detail there.

Father Matt is having a hard time in his new life now that he remembers his life as Matt Murdock, the lawyer, and of course Daredevil. How does he take care of his daily responsibilities with people possessed by the deadly sins. As well as a new gang in Hells Kitchen. What is their connection to Matt? Old foes resurface, and Matt is not in the top Daredevil shape. Thank God for Elektra, but can Matt even be around her?

There are a lot of revelations in this book and a few setups as well. I am expecting a lot from the next volume built from here. The book finishes with a number of short stories from Matts past (also in his different costumes) and an Elektra story set currently. There are varient covers after every issue/chapter.

[Mike Jorgensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

All right this was pretty great. The covers had me nervous that it was going to be pointless crossovers but instead they cleverly play out the seven deadly sins committed by Matt as demons possessing his friends. Pretty great way to do fun! Crossovers without messing up continuity or doing a disservice to other main characters in the marvel universe.

[Matthew Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[Jordan Myers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure why volume one is not available on here. So this will be my review for both volumes. Chip Zdarsky left some pretty big shoes to fill with his multi year run on the title rivaling the works of Frank Miller for best daredevil run. Salad and Ahmed attempts something really interesting here reconciling Matt’s Catholic faith to the dichotomy of daredevil. I see what he was going for with the seven deadly sins dynamic but ultimately I feel it was poorly executed. I do hope that we get to see Matt Murdoch as a priest for a little while longer. It feels like the easy way to add shock value to a daredevil title is for him to give up his faith. I like this approach a lot better and would love to see Matt Murdoch engage in helping hell’s kitchen during the day from a humanitarian perspective.

[Adam Fisher · Rating 4 out of 5]

This run is going pretty well so far, but must we have so many unnecessary side stories? Some of them aren't even in current continuity...
Matt continues his battle against the demonic forces of the seven deadly sins:
- vs Wolverine, who is possessed with Matt's Lust for battle
- vs Kingpin, who is possessed with Matt's Greed
Team-up with Electra against Bullseye.
A child who is part of the orphanage finds out Matt is Daredevil and runs away.

Not totally sure where this is headed or how long the "Seven Deadly Sins" arc is going to go, but Daredevil is having a good run so far.
Recommend.

[Irene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hell to Pay is less balanced than the first volume, but still solid story wise, only 2 Sins, but the set up feels functional. Here, though, there are cracks that are showing in the emotional B-side story of Matt and his broken relationships with others. We are meant to care but there is very little emotional depth as there is very little characterization of the kids at the orphanage, Foggy and very damningly Elektra. They come off as flat props for Matt's feelings. Bullseye feels more played for laughs here and whole that not necessarily bad, it does ruin the tension of how much Matt seemed to dread dealing with him.

[Keegan Schueler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continues the run pretty nicely and there a lot of cool stories at the end of the volume to add to it. The bonus issue in the middle with Kingpin and Daredevil is also a really good read as well as the rest of the story with Matt slowly inching more out of his new life.

[Luke Costin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m still not feeling this demon story but I like Daredevil as a character so I’ll stick with this run.

[Sean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Matt's continuing adventures in the priesthood are less impressive this volume as Daredevil's greatest come into play and its nothing special. I think the inclusion of some big name rogues were too early in this run and felt rushed. There is an interesting subplot about his secret identity but that's about it. The Giant Sized issue special was not that special as well. Aaron Kuder's art was very good, especially in the fight scenes. Overall, Ahmed's story hit the brakes and its unfortunate as I was hoping he was onto something.

[Subham · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was so epic and like for the better than the last volume and I love how it starts with Dr strange and like seeking the Sorcerer Supreme's opinion for this matter and then the stuff with the white suit, fighting Wolverine whose been possessed by Lust and its funny in the name but the way its shown how Matt has a penchant for violence and then how its resolved is awesome! Its cool to see such team-ups and character cameos!

Then dealing with the heat and Bullseye and the character drama there is insane, and this new threat of this gang is overwhelming him and Elektra like whose backing them like its the return of Kingpin and he does feel changed especially after all he has been through and the reason why aka the demon of Greed is here and omg that reveal hits hard but also makes Kingpin so much dangerous like this will be a fun battle to see now!

And then there is all the drama stuff like with Foggy or at the orphanage and seriously that twist with that child.. omg.. seriously this book is going from strength to strength and has so many twists and builds on the character drama and tension and makes it such an interesting read and I can't wait for the next volume!!

[Shannon Appelcline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saladin Ahmed's depiction of Matt Murdock as priest continues to be intriguing, as it really throws him into a new life that is nonetheless very linked to his historic character.

The story of his battle against the seven deadly sins is a bit more up in the air as to whether it's good or not. His fight with Wolverine offers the trope at its worst: Daredevil endlessly and mindlessly fights demons in one arc after another. On the other hand, the arc in the back half of the book feels more like classic Daredevil, and it puts the sin in an intriguing contrast. (It's also great to know a bit more about where these sins might be coming from.)

This volume includes a Giant-Size Daredevil that (as with most giant-size comics of this era) is mostly crap because it's largely filled with irrelevent stories by subpar authors. There are two good stories here: the lead story about the Kingpin that's integrated into the main story and the final story about Ahmed. They're both by Ahmed. (A few of the others are really ridiculously bad.)

[Jaye Berry · Rating 2 out of 5]

There's an anniversary issue in here that had various extra stories and the way half of those were better than this entire run so far.😭����😭 Especially the one where Daredevil goes to a spa just to be hot and then we have one with Elektra kicking ass and saving a dog.

Rolled my eyes so hard like wow really? Kingpin is back? Never had this plotline before.💀 Him and Bullseye all up in here is sooo overdone. Kingpin then beating Daredevil's ass up too lol okay.

I still hate the art with the fire of a thousand suns. It's so ugly omg they made him so ugly it hurts me. I get they are trying to get away from the super grittiness from previous runs but these colors and the style are such ass.😭

That white suit was so random and I'm also a hater of that. Making Wolverine lust and not having them make out is so disappointing lmao.

Elektra carried.

[Chris Lemmerman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Matt's battle against the Seven Deadly Sins brings him into conflict with friend and foe alike, as an old enemy reasserts himself as the head of the New York underworld, and even two Daredevils aren't enough to even slow him down.

This is basically just the second half of the story that started last volume, and by the end of this one, everything's been turned on its head. Ahmed continues to balance superheroics with religious quandries, and the little subplot featuring the kids Matt's looking after at his day job is a fun addtion to the mix too.

There's also some bonus stuff included here, since issue #10 was a 60th Anniversary Special for Daredevil, and the Giant-Size Daredevil issue that reintroduced that villain I mentioned before he showed up properly in the main series. A lot of bang for your buck for only six issues.

[Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

You've sacrificed yourself and died saving your friends...
You come back as a Catholic priest with no recollection of your past...

...but you brought something back with you?

Even with his memories returned, Matt Murdock is facing an uphill battle against the remaining 'Deadly Sins'. They've targeted those close around him and so far he's been able to free his friends. Some aren't as easy to fight and Daredevil may not make it through these 'labours'. It's also increasingly difficult to hide his crimefighting as he still has duties as a priest. Children see and hear more than you ever want them to.
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Bonus: Classic Kingpin can kick some ass even on his WORST day
Bonus Bonus: Who HASN'T possessed Wolverine at this point?

[Alex Sarll]

There's still a sense here that things haven't been fully thought through: a fellow priest reminds Matt that their god's mercy exceeds his judgement, so he should stop beating himself up, immediately before Doctor Strange tells Matt that yes, he is directly and personally to blame for the demons loose in New York; Matt, a man with super-hearing, apparently doesn't realise straight off that it's Cole North and not Foggy Nelson on the other end of a call. But after that mostly dreary first season of the TV Born Again, just as thrown together without ever doing anything this new, I'll take it. Plus, various fun little stories from a Giant-Size issue, including some very nicely done pastiche strips by Ty Templeton.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 - 3.5 stars for this one - the parts that we continuing the overall story with Matt being plagued by demon spirits of the seven deadly sins possessing his friends were great. There were also some other stories that seemed to be from outside that storyline also included in the middle, which was just a little confusing. I also hope that Matt / Daredevil is able to defeat the rest of the seven deadly sins in the next volume, if it goes on for more than three graphic novel volumes, I think that would be dragging it out too long, imho.

[Dakota Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daredevil continues to battle familiar personifications of his demons, this time including Wolverine and Kingpin. The latter comes as no surprise - what kind of Daredevil story would this be otherwise?

It all chugs along pleasantly and Aaron Kuder's artwork is splendid. I wish Daredevil/Matt Murdock was less guilt-stricken about everything though. Never has there been such a morose superhero. This sticking point really comes to a head as one of Matt's orphan wards uncovers his Daredevil costume, then runs away from the orphanage.

[Dean · Rating 2 out of 5]

more cameos which when they happen you know they are possessed.
art is okay to fine. kuder is objectively good but not always to my taste.
I dont mind how long this is taking to unfold but I'm sick of how religious this is. yes matt is religious but it isn't his whole personality.

not reading Schultz's DD which doesn't seem relevant, just that Elektra appears a lot in here. Elektra seems really watered down. I prefer them as an anti hero to antagonist rather than this almost pure ally. the relationship isn't easy but she's always around helping without question.

[Allysa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoying this take one a “redeemed” Daredevil, spending the day as Father Matt but also having to fight his devils as they enter both friends and enemies within his life. The interaction between Matt and the foster children is especially interesting, particularly now that one has figured out Matt’s secret.

[Victoria Toria · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’m not sure specifically how to express how I experienced this book, but I found it very disappointing. It felt very ungrounded/inauthentic and the 7 deadly sins storyline it feels like it’s playing Catholicism.

[Julián "Mystletain" Rodríguez]

De verdad que espero que Ahmed no aproveche la trama de las posesiones para hacer que kingpin vuelva al status quo tan rapido, que el demoño ya lo tiene muy visto de villano y quiero verle en otros andurriales.

[JJ Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite as good as volume 1, but still pretty good. It’s cool to see so many other characters popping in, and I like Matt’s dynamic with Elektra. I’m really enjoying this run so far, and I’m excited to see where it goes!

[Diego · Rating 3 out of 5]

equis, la verdad nada igualará a la época dorada de Daredevil de Frank Miller, o de Bendis, o de Brubaker, igual a esta historia de Ahmed le afecta que es la continuación a la increíble historia de Zdarsky y pues no llega a los mismos máximos, al menos por ahora

[Andres Pasten · Rating 3 out of 5]

No me convence la historia de los demonios..

[Steven desJardins · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series leans hard into Murdock's Catholicism, in particular the theology of Hell and demons, which I find an uncomfortable fit with superheroics.

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read as individual comics through Marvel Unlimited, ratings below:
#6= 4 stars
#7= 4 stars
#8= 4.5 stars (loved the artwork in this issue)
#9= 3 stars
#10= 4 stars
Overall rating of 4 stars