Daredevil Masterworks Vol. 6

Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #6

by Roy Thomas, Gene Colan (Illustrator)

Collects Daredevil (1964) #54-63.

With Matt Murdock thought dead to the world, Daredevil's adventures take on a whole new level of action, drama and excitement in the manner only Marvel can present - and it takes off with a test of courage that pits DD against Mr. Fear. Then comes the flaming skeleton horseman, Death's-Head - a villain with deep, unknown links to those closest to Daredevil. It's a classic battle that pushes Matt Murdock to reveal his identity to the lovely Karen Page at last - but will it bring them closer together, or force them apart? Also featured are the debut of Stunt-Master; the return of war vet Willie Lincoln; an encounter with the underworld mastermind Crime-Wave; a battle with the triple-threat team-up of Mr. Hyde, Cobra and Jester; the introduction and origin of Nighthawk; and a fight to the finish with the one and only Gladiator!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics

219 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 24, 2011

About the author

Roy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.

Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.

Reviews

[Gianfranco Mancini · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent Silver Age classic Daredevil volume, the two Crime Wave and Brother Brimstone storylines by Roy Thomas and Gene Colan, ultimate DD artist with his 100+ issues run, aged well like good wine and it was shocking see Karen moving first steps into her actress career... if you've read Frank Miller's Born Again, you know why.



Excelsior!

[Imogene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I want to love it, but the awfulness of the Matt/ Karen relationship, and the rampant sexism and misogyny just don’t work for me.
I know that it’s a product of its time, but relativism doesn’t mean enjoyment
Sigh

[Antonella · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.10/5

"There are plenty of superheroes to share the applause of the crowd, but only one red-headed lawyer lucky enough to be loved by you"

No sé por qué me tardé taaaaanto para leer estos issues. Es que abría uno para leer, me quedaba en blanco y no podía seguir (:O), pero finalmente los terminé.
Se siente bastante el paso de Stan Lee a Roy Thomas como escritor, ya que los de Stan tenían muchas, muchísimas palabras; y los de Roy se enfocan más en la acción y las tácticas de DD para vencer a sus enemigos. No me llegó a convencer como se manejan algunos aspectos que son importantes para lo que es esta collección de comics como que Karen se entere de que Matt es Daredevil, pero igualmente están muy bien y entretienen que eso es lo más importante.

Issue #54: 3.5/5
Issue #55: 4/5
Issue #56: 4/5
Issue #57: 4.5/5
Issue #58: 4/5
Issue #59: 3.5/5
Issue #60: 4/5
Issue #61: 4/5
Issue #62: 5/5
Issue #63: 4.5/5

"Quizá sea yo el chiflado por no dejarlo todo por ella"

[Elliot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Matt Murdock finally revealed is a refreshing start to this collection.

[Mysticpt · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[j_ay · Rating 2 out of 5]

Roy Thomas had no stories to tell...and Gene was often badly inked.

[Little Timmy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reprint book of the silver age Daredevil stories. Great way for a reader to experience these very expensive and hard to get early issues. Very recommended.