Daredevil Modern Era Epic Collection, Vol. 6: The Devil in Cell-Block D

Daredevil Modern Era Epic Collection

by Ed Brubaker

Collects Daredevil (1998) #82-94 And Daredevil Annual (2007) #1. The critically acclaimed creative team of Brubaker and Lark takes the reins! For the past few years, Matt Murdock's life has been teetering on the edge of destruction. Now, pushed beyond the limit, Matt finds himself with no clear way out, the people he calls friends slowly deserting him and Hell's Kitchen slipping out of control. The question is, with his back against the wall, just how far will Daredevil go to reclaim what's his? Blaming himself for Foggy Nelson's death, Matt runs wild behind bars in Rykers, determined to learn out who put his best friend at the end of a knife. But he's not alone in Cell-Block D. There are some familiar faces looking for vengeance! Meanwhile, with Matt in prison, who's that running round Hell's Kitchen as Daredevil?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Marvel, Fiction

376 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2025

About the author

Ed Brubaker (born November 17, 1966) is an Eisner Award-winning American cartoonist and writer. He was born at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

Brubaker is best known for his work as a comic book writer on such titles as Batman, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Fist, Catwoman, Gotham Central and Uncanny X-Men. In more recent years, he has focused solely on creator-owned titles for Image Comics, such as Fatale, Criminal, Velvet and Kill or Be Killed.

In 2016, Brubaker ventured into television, joining the writing staff of the HBO series Westworld.

Reviews

[kesh · Rating 4 out of 5]

the devil in cell-block d
strong opening, matt in prison and unable to protect his loved ones whilst solving a mystery, top dog shit from brubaker and very appropriate art from lark, i rate that - cameos, promising set up, let’s talk about the pay off

the devil takes a ride
twist. then no, i hate seeing superheroes outside of their cities unless it’s well-written, dd speaking french gave me blue beetle war flashbacks. kinda downhill from here but still good, the choice matt has to make makes your heart sink

blind love
saddest shit ever, necessary issue in creating depth and offering perspective on what it meant to be matt’s lover after karen page - reminded me of spiderman blue, i need to get on yellow

devil may care
interesting - pov of one of the inmates, real punisher shit, i can see how it’s connected but it’s definitely just an extra thing that goes to show you can’t save everyone especially if their biggest enemy is themself

weighing everything up, with my favourite bits being the first arc and the blind love issue — 3.75/5 🫥

[Rajeev Kunaparaju · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a really good comic book. I think this was a great introduction to Daredevil and character within the Daredevil series. I feel like it probably wasn't the best book to start out with since there were events in the books (like Electra's "Death" and Karen's actual death) that I didn't know about prior to reading the book, but it did show me a quick glimpse of the kind of world that Daredevil deals with. It also gave more information of Daredevils side character's like Foggy and Milla. I particularly enjoyed Milla's POV when Murdock went to jail and how challenging it was for her. Foggy's story wasn't as interesting, but it gave me a better idea of the kind of character he is.

[Matt Lowy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After this past second season of 'Daredevil Born Again', all signs points to the currently in-production third season adapting portions of this graphic novel which was the reason for the read. I failed to fully embrace myself in Brubaker's world though as my imagery of the characters is all influenced by Marvel television. Putting that aside though, the storytelling is intense and captivating taking you on a journey that is quite relatable to. Everything Daredevil ultimately comes down to Murdock and Fisk and this is no different, really showcasing the themes and parallels.

[emily rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Annual at the end kinda sucks icl

But everything else is phenomenal.

The transition from Bendis to Brubaker is so seamless! You would only tell the creative team changed at all because of the shift in art style. But otherwise I absolutely love the continuation and final wrap-up of Bendis' hanging plot threads.

Devil in Cell Block D is a masterpiece and the mystery surrounding Foggy's fake-out death was incredible. I'm really loving Lark's artwork too, and I think I prefer it to Maleev's.

4*.

[Tanner Pope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gritty street level fighting, beautiful inking and artwork, plot twists and turns, and sprinkles of the corrupted justice system…make this is one of my all time favorite Daredevil arks. Fast paced story, with a blind lawyer going to a prison full of people he put away, and a jail riot/prison break? Awesome story couldn’t put it down.

[Jack Bumby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great. Then again, Brubaker never misses. There are a few dangling plot threads from the previous run, and not everything is solved, but this is an enjoyable standalone tale that sees Matt Murdock at his absolute lowest. Which is saying something, because the guy has been through it.

[Yosef Shapiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is very well written. The writers of the current daredevil series have mentioned that this was one of their inspirations for the current storyline.
If you watch the series, then read this, you’ll see what they’re talking about

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvel's Epic Collections are a great way to get a solid story in one volume. The Devil in Cell-Block D doesn't disappoint.

[kinsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

reading this so i can properly fight with comic dudebros online...get on my level.

[Ushnav Shroff · Rating 5 out of 5]

An epic of majestic proportions. If this subtly inspires the upcoming third season of Daredevil: Born Again, then I'd say we are in for a treat!

[Reine Pulkkinen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The devil in cell - block d: 5
The secret life of Foggy Nelson: 4
The devil takes a ride: 4.5
Blind love: 2.5
Devil may care: 4

[Noah Newcomb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything with Matt in prison is 10/10 awesome. Picks up the energy of Bendis’s run perfectly. Excited to complete this run

[Geoff Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved comics as a kid. I bought this graphic novel on a whim and it was excellent.

Incredible illustrations, fun story line, the writing is a bit juvenile, but this was a very fun read.

[Ana Sofia T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The opening for this was really strong. I also like how it showed that everything comes down to Murdock and Fisk at the end. Bullseye and The Punisher were also featured, so that was pretty cool.

[Puneet Dharmani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daredevil: Devil in Cell-Block D made me like Daredevil even more as a character. He’s already one of my favorite Marvel characters because he feels so human compared to most superheroes, and this story showed that perfectly. Seeing Matt Murdock trapped, broken, and constantly tested mentally and physically made the whole story feel intense and personal. It’s dark, brutal, and easily one of the best Daredevil stories I’ve read.