Daredevil (2011-2014) #7

Daredevil (2011) (Single Issues)

by Mark Waid, Joe Rivera (Inker), Paolo Rivera (Penciller)

After volunteering to take a group of blind students on a field trip, Matt Murdock dons his Daredevil persona in order to lead the students out of danger.

Genres: Comics, Marvel

23 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 21, 2011

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Alice bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really sad issue(I’m not daredevil joke aside), I love how forlorn and desolate the winter feels in this, it’s cold just looking at it and feels so isolating, really good use of landscapes in this. I think it’s very touching it’s all about saving this one group of children, and no super villain needs to be involved. And Matt is very charismatic in this. Delightful read.

[jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh this issue was sweet, you can see all that is affecting matt by him pretending with other people but how he can't truly hide from foggy. seeing him with kids also warmed my heart somehow, it shows you how layered he truly is.

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buying that "I'm not Daredevil" sweater IMMEDIATELY