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Daredevil, Vol. 5: Truth/Dare
The battle may be over, but Matt Murdock's war is far from fi nished! After the shocking events of DAREDEVIL #20, Chip Zdarsky reunites with Marco Checchetto to begin the next chapter of their defi nitive Daredevil saga: Hell and Back! For weeks, Hell's Kitchen has been a lawless neighborhood thanks to the Stromwyn siblings - but when the police are fi nally able to resume their patrols, they're quick to learn that they aren't the only ones interested in keeping the streets safe. Meanwhile, after the events of the past several weeks, Matt Murdock continues to struggle with how best to appease his sense of justice. But he'd better think fast, because a familiar enemy is taking root in the Kitchen...
COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (2019) 21-25, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2020) 1
COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (2019) 21-25, DAREDEVIL ANNUAL (2020) 1
144 pages, Paperback
First published March 2, 2021
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Chip Zdarsky
877 books855 followersChip Zdarsky is a Canadian comic book artist and journalist. He was born Steve Murray but is known by his fan base as Chip Zdarsky, and occasionally Todd Diamond. He writes and illustrates an advice column called Extremely Bad Advice for the Canadian national newspaper National Post's The Ampersand, their pop culture section's online edition. He is also the creator of Prison Funnies and Monster Cops.
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September 7, 2022
After saving Hell’s Kitchen from a gang of super-powered mercenaries in the events of Volume 4: End of Hell, Daredevil must finally confront his biggest sin yet…
This is a volume that continues to pay off a decent number of threads built up during Zdarsky’s run, while still setting up the future for more incredible developments to come. There’s also an annual that sees a side character from Matt’s life make a return. I don’t care for this particular character at fucking all, but some of you may so no spoilers. And I’m still loving everything Zdarsky has been doing with Matt, Fisk, and Elektra.
The art is a bit inconsistent throughout since there are so many artist changes, but all the fill-in artists still did a fine enough job at the end of the day. Series artist Marco Checchetto handles issues #21, #23, & #25, while Francesco Mobili fills in for #22, Mike Hawthorne handles #24, and Manual Garcia helps with the annual. I still miss Checchetto’s art whenever he isn’t on an issue, but at least the three he got to do in here were some of his best work from the entire run. I honestly just feel bad for all these fill-in artists at this point. No matter how strong their art is, it’ll never be able to reach the heights of Checchetto’s.
And small art nitpicks aside, my main problem with this specific volume was with how Spider-Man was written in one scene. It was super weird because it was Zdarsky following up on their conversation from the first volume, but Spidey is mentioning shit that wasn’t even in his point in that first talk they had. It’s like Zdarsky forgot what that initial conversation was even about, and it leads to a very weird and OOC scene for Spidey. It’s not the end of the world or anything though, especially since Spidey’s other scene later in the book is fucking incredible and more than makes up for the earlier one, but it’s still weird that Zdarsky fumbled that particular scene so hard. I’ve never seen him mess up writing Spider-Man like that before.
Weird Spider-Man scene aside, I’m still digging this run a lot and I’d recommend it to anyone. Zdarsky and Checchetto are one of the best creative teams working at Marvel right now, and this is probably my favorite ongoing the company has running at the moment. I cannot wait for Devil’s Reign at this point.
This is a volume that continues to pay off a decent number of threads built up during Zdarsky’s run, while still setting up the future for more incredible developments to come. There’s also an annual that sees a side character from Matt’s life make a return. I don’t care for this particular character at fucking all, but some of you may so no spoilers. And I’m still loving everything Zdarsky has been doing with Matt, Fisk, and Elektra.
The art is a bit inconsistent throughout since there are so many artist changes, but all the fill-in artists still did a fine enough job at the end of the day. Series artist Marco Checchetto handles issues #21, #23, & #25, while Francesco Mobili fills in for #22, Mike Hawthorne handles #24, and Manual Garcia helps with the annual. I still miss Checchetto’s art whenever he isn’t on an issue, but at least the three he got to do in here were some of his best work from the entire run. I honestly just feel bad for all these fill-in artists at this point. No matter how strong their art is, it’ll never be able to reach the heights of Checchetto’s.
And small art nitpicks aside, my main problem with this specific volume was with how Spider-Man was written in one scene. It was super weird because it was Zdarsky following up on their conversation from the first volume, but Spidey is mentioning shit that wasn’t even in his point in that first talk they had. It’s like Zdarsky forgot what that initial conversation was even about, and it leads to a very weird and OOC scene for Spidey. It’s not the end of the world or anything though, especially since Spidey’s other scene later in the book is fucking incredible and more than makes up for the earlier one, but it’s still weird that Zdarsky fumbled that particular scene so hard. I’ve never seen him mess up writing Spider-Man like that before.
Weird Spider-Man scene aside, I’m still digging this run a lot and I’d recommend it to anyone. Zdarsky and Checchetto are one of the best creative teams working at Marvel right now, and this is probably my favorite ongoing the company has running at the moment. I cannot wait for Devil’s Reign at this point.
April 13, 2021
Zdarsky continues to make this one of the best books Marvel publishes. Daredevil finally decides to turn himself in and face justice for accidentally killing someone with his billy club. Plus, Mike Murdock returns and it looks like Zdarsky has plans for him. Zdarsky really knows his Marvel history. It really showed in the Spider-Man appearances in this volume, bringing up a story from a one-shot in the 80's.
The issues Marco Checchetto draws are stunning. I wish he could keep on a monthly schedule or at least for an arc at a time. The other artists in this are by no means bad, but when put next to Checchetto very few artists can hold their own.
The issues Marco Checchetto draws are stunning. I wish he could keep on a monthly schedule or at least for an arc at a time. The other artists in this are by no means bad, but when put next to Checchetto very few artists can hold their own.
March 3, 2021
With Hell's Kitchen safe but in ruins, Daredevil struggles with his worst enemy - his guilt over accidentally killed a man. Can Daredevil put this enemy to rest before it eats him alive?
In the aftermath of the last volume, Daredevil is wondering what to do next and ultimately decides it's time to get his comeuppance. It's not often that super heroes have to face the consequences of their actions so this ventures into relatively unexplored territory.
Marco Checchetto continues to tear it up on art, his Daredevil a combination ninja/boxer/super hero. Franceso Mobili and Mike Hawthorne each contribute an issue but their artwork isn't so dissimilar from Checchetto's to be disruptive.
Zdarsky planted a lot of seeds that ultimately bore fruit in this one. Daredevil and Spidey have their come to Jesus meeting, Wilson Fisk and Typhoid Mary have new roles, and Elektra is up to something else all together.
The ending was already spoiler for me but it is a fitting result of Zdarsky's run leading up to this moment. I thought Zdarsky was done tearing down and building Daredevil back up but it seems he's adding additional rooms on to the house.
In the years to come, Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil run will be one of the runs people talk about alongside Frank Miller's. Five out of five stars.
In the aftermath of the last volume, Daredevil is wondering what to do next and ultimately decides it's time to get his comeuppance. It's not often that super heroes have to face the consequences of their actions so this ventures into relatively unexplored territory.
Marco Checchetto continues to tear it up on art, his Daredevil a combination ninja/boxer/super hero. Franceso Mobili and Mike Hawthorne each contribute an issue but their artwork isn't so dissimilar from Checchetto's to be disruptive.
Zdarsky planted a lot of seeds that ultimately bore fruit in this one. Daredevil and Spidey have their come to Jesus meeting, Wilson Fisk and Typhoid Mary have new roles, and Elektra is up to something else all together.
The ending was already spoiler for me but it is a fitting result of Zdarsky's run leading up to this moment. I thought Zdarsky was done tearing down and building Daredevil back up but it seems he's adding additional rooms on to the house.
In the years to come, Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil run will be one of the runs people talk about alongside Frank Miller's. Five out of five stars.
March 11, 2021
While I really enjoyed this one (hence the 4 star rating) I was slightly disappointed at Chip Zdarsky's recycling of some previously used plot points.
The artwork was generally really good but the use of a couple of fill-in artists stops me giving it the full 5 stars as the change of art style was quite jarring.
Still, despite my criticisms, this was a very entertaining book and the scenes between Matt and Spidey were a particular highlight.
My next book: Heroes At Home
The artwork was generally really good but the use of a couple of fill-in artists stops me giving it the full 5 stars as the change of art style was quite jarring.
Still, despite my criticisms, this was a very entertaining book and the scenes between Matt and Spidey were a particular highlight.
My next book: Heroes At Home
March 23, 2023
7.3/10
A lot is going on but the most important thing is, Daredevil finally decides to turn himself in for the accidental murder he committed in the beginning of the series.
Zdarsky continuous his good writing, the art unfortunately it's not only by Checchetto. Not that the issues that are not drawn by him are bad, but still...
What this run did is make me like Elektra, a character for whom i had no particular interest before.
A lot is going on but the most important thing is, Daredevil finally decides to turn himself in for the accidental murder he committed in the beginning of the series.
Zdarsky continuous his good writing, the art unfortunately it's not only by Checchetto. Not that the issues that are not drawn by him are bad, but still...
What this run did is make me like Elektra, a character for whom i had no particular interest before.
April 5, 2021
Man, chip is NOT playing here. He really wants the Daredevil throne, and that shit ain't easy to get since you know, 4 or 5 other writes already made some of the best Daredevil runs ever.
So here we have Matt at the end of his rope ready to throw in the towel. He wants to go to jail, but this time he chooses it, to point out that the justice system is not broken. That he killed someone and he has to go to prison to pay the price. Before we get there though he decides to make plans on how to protect the city from Kingpin and his piece of shit friends. This is a lot of courtroom drama, very little fighting, but oh my oh my is it amazing.
The ending is probably one of the best parts. Having a new status quo seems redundant in superhero stories but this makes sense. The art is still top notch with excellent showcase of emotion. The only weak part was the one more day storyline was okay but it did come full circle which was pretty nice. Another homerun, 4.5 out of 5. Bumping it to a 5.
So here we have Matt at the end of his rope ready to throw in the towel. He wants to go to jail, but this time he chooses it, to point out that the justice system is not broken. That he killed someone and he has to go to prison to pay the price. Before we get there though he decides to make plans on how to protect the city from Kingpin and his piece of shit friends. This is a lot of courtroom drama, very little fighting, but oh my oh my is it amazing.
The ending is probably one of the best parts. Having a new status quo seems redundant in superhero stories but this makes sense. The art is still top notch with excellent showcase of emotion. The only weak part was the one more day storyline was okay but it did come full circle which was pretty nice. Another homerun, 4.5 out of 5. Bumping it to a 5.
August 12, 2021
Daredevil has turned himself in to face charges in the death of a criminal he assaulted. A loophole keeps his secret identity intact, and some sort of lenient bail allows him to be on the streets for most of the book trying to make preparations for the safety of Hell's Kitchen should he end up sentenced to prison.
In the midst of this a crazy new version of Mike Murdock pops up, Iron Man and Spider-Man bop through, and Elektra makes some power moves. It seems like this should all be important, but it feels too schlocky and seems to set up some serious water treading. I'm still liking the series, but I'm growing wary.
In the midst of this a crazy new version of Mike Murdock pops up, Iron Man and Spider-Man bop through, and Elektra makes some power moves. It seems like this should all be important, but it feels too schlocky and seems to set up some serious water treading. I'm still liking the series, but I'm growing wary.
May 6, 2021
4.5
Consistently great with compelling character arcs for supporting characters as well.
Consistently great with compelling character arcs for supporting characters as well.
December 24, 2021
Another very solid entry in a great run, even if the stuff felt kind of random.
May 11, 2025
PT Matt Murdock continua a sentir-se culpado por ter morto um dos bandidos com quem lutou e acaba por se entregar às autoridades. Toda a gente considera isto um erro — eu incluído — mas ele insiste nesta decisão.
Entretanto, Elektra continua a tentar conquistar a confiança do Demolidor.
Mais uma leitura sólida desta série, apesar de o capítulo do anual ser bastante fraquinho.
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EN Matt Murdock continues to feel guilty for having killed one of the criminals he fought and ends up turning himself in to the authorities. Everyone sees this as a mistake — myself included — but he sticks to his decision.
Meanwhile, Elektra keeps trying to earn Daredevil’s trust.
Another solid read from this series, despite the annual chapter being pretty weak.
Entretanto, Elektra continua a tentar conquistar a confiança do Demolidor.
Mais uma leitura sólida desta série, apesar de o capítulo do anual ser bastante fraquinho.
--
EN Matt Murdock continues to feel guilty for having killed one of the criminals he fought and ends up turning himself in to the authorities. Everyone sees this as a mistake — myself included — but he sticks to his decision.
Meanwhile, Elektra keeps trying to earn Daredevil’s trust.
Another solid read from this series, despite the annual chapter being pretty weak.
February 12, 2021
Daredevil has decided to turn himself in, and throw himself at the mercy of the system he fights to uphold. But before he goes away for good, he has some unfinished business to tie up. Plus, the secret origin of Mike Murdock!
This volume feels like it's playing for time, but in the best way possible. The conclusion is all but set in stone, but Matt's frantic attempts to make sure Hell's Kitchen is in good hands (in some very unorthodox ways) is extremely well done. Zdarsky tugs on the web of theads he has woven, pulling in Elektra, the Stromwyns, the Kingpin, and even a return appearance from Spider-Man to ensure that even if we've seen the ending before, the journey we take to get there is very different indeed.
The annual is a surprise as well - Mike Murdock coming to life was one of the more unexpected results of Charles Soule's run on Daredevil, but I didn't expect anyone to ever revisit him. But lo and behold, here he is, and Zdarsky manages to make a character that has only really existed for a few months feel whole and complete.
On the art side, we have Marco Checchetto for the most part, who is a born Daredevil artist by now, while Francesco Mobili and Mike Hawthorne (who joins the title full-time next volume) show up for an issue each as well. Meanwhile the annual is unfortunately penciled by Chris Mooneyham, but his contributions are far better than the more recent showings of his that we've had like over on Nightwing.
Truth/Dare delivers on every level. It's unexpected, twisty, and very, very clever - which is what Zdarsky's been doing since Day 1, so why should this be any different?
This volume feels like it's playing for time, but in the best way possible. The conclusion is all but set in stone, but Matt's frantic attempts to make sure Hell's Kitchen is in good hands (in some very unorthodox ways) is extremely well done. Zdarsky tugs on the web of theads he has woven, pulling in Elektra, the Stromwyns, the Kingpin, and even a return appearance from Spider-Man to ensure that even if we've seen the ending before, the journey we take to get there is very different indeed.
The annual is a surprise as well - Mike Murdock coming to life was one of the more unexpected results of Charles Soule's run on Daredevil, but I didn't expect anyone to ever revisit him. But lo and behold, here he is, and Zdarsky manages to make a character that has only really existed for a few months feel whole and complete.
On the art side, we have Marco Checchetto for the most part, who is a born Daredevil artist by now, while Francesco Mobili and Mike Hawthorne (who joins the title full-time next volume) show up for an issue each as well. Meanwhile the annual is unfortunately penciled by Chris Mooneyham, but his contributions are far better than the more recent showings of his that we've had like over on Nightwing.
Truth/Dare delivers on every level. It's unexpected, twisty, and very, very clever - which is what Zdarsky's been doing since Day 1, so why should this be any different?
December 14, 2020
Not to be hyperbolic— but I never want this book to end.
July 7, 2021
The last volume of this already legendary run by Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto concluded with a great climax, in which we had the Battle of Hell’s Kitchen, in which Matt Murdock became the devil again to fight off the hired mercenaries that were terrorising the neighbourhood. Afterwards, realising that he could never escape from the truth that he committed, Matt under the mask of Daredevil turns himself in to the authorities.
This bold decision coming from our flawed hero might have consequences with the Stromwyn siblings attempting to buy Hell’s Kitchen for their own financial gain. With a few days before his trial, whatever remaining time Matt has left, he uses his vigilante alias to warn any criminals and higher powers to stay out of the Kitchen, as well as seeking help from close friends to even a fellow Avenger to keep his home safe.
There isn’t much action in this volume, but Daredevil is one of the few superhero comics that doesn’t always have to rely on action as Zdarsky nails the great wordplay with multiple characters; the few scenes of DD and Spider-Man are a definite highlight as they get to reconcile. That said, there is a lot going on, from Murdock going through some personal turmoil such as the unexpected reunion of his ex-girlfriend Kirsten McDuffie (introduced during the Mark Waid run), to Mayor Wilson Fisk continuing to face the Stromwyns whilst passing his title of The Kingpin of New York City to Izzy Libris.
With continuing plotlines happening all at once, a new element gets thrown into the mix, in the form of Matt’s twin brother, Mike. Originally conceived as the fictional twin brother of Matt’s to help conceal his alter-ego of Daredevil, but when it comes to comics where continuity is never a strict priority, Mike has now manifested into an actual person with his own backstory connected to Matt’s childhood, as explored in the annual issue. As a huge retcon to the Daredevil mythos, we see Mike growing up alongside his twin brother, both of which seem like polar opposites, whilst adding new wrinkles to key aspects such as the murder of their father Jack. Although Mike would appear in the main issues in a rather unsubstantial role, it’ll be interesting to see if Zdarsky will continue this thread in the overall storyline that is continuously changing.
There are four artists involved in this volume, half of it is drawn by the main artist of the comic, Marco Checchetto, who continues to shine by presenting a stunning combination of detail and vibrancy to the steamy streets of New York. Like I said, there isn’t much action, but Checchetto reminds you that this book is rated for a teen-plus readership with Wilson Fisk smashing someone’s face in to bloody effect. As for the remaining artists – Manuel Garcia, Francesco Mobili and Mike Hawthorne – all their work is serviceable, though none of them reach Checchetto’s dynamic visuals.
As with the previous volumes, this one concludes with a mighty cliffhanger, specifically a new Daredevil with a cool new getup, though Murdock is still around in a fearful position. This volume somewhat suffers from too many cogs in the machine, but as a lengthy epilogue that sets up the new status quo to the mythos, I am excited to see where this creative team goes in this direction.
This bold decision coming from our flawed hero might have consequences with the Stromwyn siblings attempting to buy Hell’s Kitchen for their own financial gain. With a few days before his trial, whatever remaining time Matt has left, he uses his vigilante alias to warn any criminals and higher powers to stay out of the Kitchen, as well as seeking help from close friends to even a fellow Avenger to keep his home safe.
There isn’t much action in this volume, but Daredevil is one of the few superhero comics that doesn’t always have to rely on action as Zdarsky nails the great wordplay with multiple characters; the few scenes of DD and Spider-Man are a definite highlight as they get to reconcile. That said, there is a lot going on, from Murdock going through some personal turmoil such as the unexpected reunion of his ex-girlfriend Kirsten McDuffie (introduced during the Mark Waid run), to Mayor Wilson Fisk continuing to face the Stromwyns whilst passing his title of The Kingpin of New York City to Izzy Libris.
With continuing plotlines happening all at once, a new element gets thrown into the mix, in the form of Matt’s twin brother, Mike. Originally conceived as the fictional twin brother of Matt’s to help conceal his alter-ego of Daredevil, but when it comes to comics where continuity is never a strict priority, Mike has now manifested into an actual person with his own backstory connected to Matt’s childhood, as explored in the annual issue. As a huge retcon to the Daredevil mythos, we see Mike growing up alongside his twin brother, both of which seem like polar opposites, whilst adding new wrinkles to key aspects such as the murder of their father Jack. Although Mike would appear in the main issues in a rather unsubstantial role, it’ll be interesting to see if Zdarsky will continue this thread in the overall storyline that is continuously changing.
There are four artists involved in this volume, half of it is drawn by the main artist of the comic, Marco Checchetto, who continues to shine by presenting a stunning combination of detail and vibrancy to the steamy streets of New York. Like I said, there isn’t much action, but Checchetto reminds you that this book is rated for a teen-plus readership with Wilson Fisk smashing someone’s face in to bloody effect. As for the remaining artists – Manuel Garcia, Francesco Mobili and Mike Hawthorne – all their work is serviceable, though none of them reach Checchetto’s dynamic visuals.
As with the previous volumes, this one concludes with a mighty cliffhanger, specifically a new Daredevil with a cool new getup, though Murdock is still around in a fearful position. This volume somewhat suffers from too many cogs in the machine, but as a lengthy epilogue that sets up the new status quo to the mythos, I am excited to see where this creative team goes in this direction.
December 3, 2020
This was a great beginning to another arc! The fallout of Hell's Kitchen Inferno continues and we have Daredevil answering for his crimes finally, he turns himself in and faces legal repercussions. Meanwhile all those HK properties are being bought by someone. And its a massive twist and well done. There is a story about Mike Murdock and I like how its done and making him canon and real was a great idea increasing more scope for storytelling. Mike and Matt have some interesting parallels so it will be fun to counter that. Matt and Tony have some good moments and he does remind him of other ways he can be hero. Kristen comes in too and there are good moments with her. While Matt is in prison, seems like someone else will become Daredevil and its interesting who it turns out to be. Plus seems like the next big threat will be: THE HAND! And an organization called THE FIST (older than chaste) will have quite a bit of prominence too, I am liking how Chip is adding new elements to former villains but also adding new things and his series has repercussions to them, they matter. Plus Elektra going forward maybe my fav character in Marvel atm!
December 29, 2023
A very good book. I wanted to give it 4.5 stars, but it deserved a round up. The story and direction are excellent. Great artwork and panels.
Daredevil has turned himself in, and he intends to see it through right to the end no matter what his good intentioned friends think. He also has a number of plans in place in case he is arrested. Elektra must also make some decisions on how she can win Matt over.
Another great book full of tension a couple of surprise guests (even for Daredevil himself), I can't wait for the next era of Daredevil. Not that I am biased as one of my favourite characters is taking centre stage. The book finishes with a few varient covers in the gallery.
Daredevil has turned himself in, and he intends to see it through right to the end no matter what his good intentioned friends think. He also has a number of plans in place in case he is arrested. Elektra must also make some decisions on how she can win Matt over.
Another great book full of tension a couple of surprise guests (even for Daredevil himself), I can't wait for the next era of Daredevil. Not that I am biased as one of my favourite characters is taking centre stage. The book finishes with a few varient covers in the gallery.
March 26, 2021
"Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky Vol. 5: Truth/Dare"
After the events of the fourth volume, Daredevil decides to turn himself in, with the condition that he'll get trialed as Daredevil and not Matt Murdock, in order to keep his secret identity intact, to protect his loved ones. Also, the Owl gets arrested for the murder of Isabella Libris' son. At the same time Fisk has been getting a lot of positive attention, due to the fact that he fought for his city. Before his trial, Daredevil keeps fighting criminals and he talks with Tony Stark to ask him to help him in his fight against the Stromwyns, by buying Hell's Kitchen himself. For the trial, Foggy gets Kristen McDuffie to work with them. As I understand she's an ex of Matt from Mark Waid's run, but I haven't read it, so I can't be sure (she might be from a different run). That upsets Matt, but eventually he accepts it. Fisk decides to make Isabella the new kingpin of New York, after he sees that they couldn't handle not having a kingpin and he kills Hammerhead (who apparently was still alive) with his bare hands. Also, Daredevil makes up with Spiderman, in an amazing scene. At the same time Kristen has been getting very suspicious about the fact that Foggy represents Daredevil and not Matt, so Foggy decides to get Mike Murdock to pretend he's Matt. If you don't know who Mike is, it's a bit complicated. The only thing I can say is that he's a fake brother Matt made up and eventually became real after a series of events I'm not sure about. I'm not going to spoil the outcome of the trial and who eventually buys Hell's Kitchen, because I don't want to ruin it for everyone who hasn't read the series yet, but I'm gonna say that there are some pretty big plot twists.
This was such a great volume! All the characters are very well written and it's great to see how much they've grown since the first volume of this run. We get to see in this volume how ruthless Isabella Libris can be and how much Daredevil and Cole's relationship has grown. Cole isn't a big part of this volume, but it's obvious that now there's mutual respect between him and Daredevil. There are also some great moments between Daredevil and other heroes. My favorite scene in this volume is the scene in which Daredevil and Spiderman finally make up. It's truly great and very touching. Something else very interesting is how Elektra raises a very thought provoking question. She sais that by turning himself in and going to prison, Daredevil is actually doing something bad, because in there he'll be unable to help people. So, even tho turning himself in is the morally (and legally) right thing to do, it's actually not the best, because it's gonna lead to many people getting hurt. There's no real answer to that, if it was good or bad for Daredevil to turn himself in, but it's certainly something very interesting to think about. Furthermore, the humor works very well every time and it's great because it's always based on the characters and it feels very natural. Chip Zdarsky really seems to have a great sense of humor and an even greater understanding of the characters he's writing.
I have mixed feelings for this volume's artwork. There are some issues that have great artwork and some other issues that have pretty bad artwork (at least in my opinion). Basically the issues that have artwork by Marco Checchetto are gorgeous, while the other issues aren't as good looking. The main thing I don't like is that most artists don't draw Fisk as hugs as they should. That might sound like something unimportant, but I don't care, for me it's very important.
After the events of the fourth volume, Daredevil decides to turn himself in, with the condition that he'll get trialed as Daredevil and not Matt Murdock, in order to keep his secret identity intact, to protect his loved ones. Also, the Owl gets arrested for the murder of Isabella Libris' son. At the same time Fisk has been getting a lot of positive attention, due to the fact that he fought for his city. Before his trial, Daredevil keeps fighting criminals and he talks with Tony Stark to ask him to help him in his fight against the Stromwyns, by buying Hell's Kitchen himself. For the trial, Foggy gets Kristen McDuffie to work with them. As I understand she's an ex of Matt from Mark Waid's run, but I haven't read it, so I can't be sure (she might be from a different run). That upsets Matt, but eventually he accepts it. Fisk decides to make Isabella the new kingpin of New York, after he sees that they couldn't handle not having a kingpin and he kills Hammerhead (who apparently was still alive) with his bare hands. Also, Daredevil makes up with Spiderman, in an amazing scene. At the same time Kristen has been getting very suspicious about the fact that Foggy represents Daredevil and not Matt, so Foggy decides to get Mike Murdock to pretend he's Matt. If you don't know who Mike is, it's a bit complicated. The only thing I can say is that he's a fake brother Matt made up and eventually became real after a series of events I'm not sure about. I'm not going to spoil the outcome of the trial and who eventually buys Hell's Kitchen, because I don't want to ruin it for everyone who hasn't read the series yet, but I'm gonna say that there are some pretty big plot twists.
This was such a great volume! All the characters are very well written and it's great to see how much they've grown since the first volume of this run. We get to see in this volume how ruthless Isabella Libris can be and how much Daredevil and Cole's relationship has grown. Cole isn't a big part of this volume, but it's obvious that now there's mutual respect between him and Daredevil. There are also some great moments between Daredevil and other heroes. My favorite scene in this volume is the scene in which Daredevil and Spiderman finally make up. It's truly great and very touching. Something else very interesting is how Elektra raises a very thought provoking question. She sais that by turning himself in and going to prison, Daredevil is actually doing something bad, because in there he'll be unable to help people. So, even tho turning himself in is the morally (and legally) right thing to do, it's actually not the best, because it's gonna lead to many people getting hurt. There's no real answer to that, if it was good or bad for Daredevil to turn himself in, but it's certainly something very interesting to think about. Furthermore, the humor works very well every time and it's great because it's always based on the characters and it feels very natural. Chip Zdarsky really seems to have a great sense of humor and an even greater understanding of the characters he's writing.
I have mixed feelings for this volume's artwork. There are some issues that have great artwork and some other issues that have pretty bad artwork (at least in my opinion). Basically the issues that have artwork by Marco Checchetto are gorgeous, while the other issues aren't as good looking. The main thing I don't like is that most artists don't draw Fisk as hugs as they should. That might sound like something unimportant, but I don't care, for me it's very important.
April 11, 2021
One of the problems with a long running serial hero is that you've seen all the plots before. In this case, we've even seen the Daredevil-goes-to-jail plot pretty recently, in Ed Brubaker's run.
With that said, Zdarsky continues to offer up a terrific run of Daredevil, mixing together Matt, lawyering, Elektra, the mobs of New York, and now the Hand. It's a great combination that continues to feel like another ground-breaking runs.
With that said, Zdarsky continues to offer up a terrific run of Daredevil, mixing together Matt, lawyering, Elektra, the mobs of New York, and now the Hand. It's a great combination that continues to feel like another ground-breaking runs.
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December 9, 2020Ok, this is new. And bit crazy. Me likey.
January 3, 2023
Daredevil Vol. 5 Truth/Dare collects issues 21-25 and Annual 1 of the Marvel Comics series written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Mark Checchetto, Manuel Garcia, Francesco Mobili, and Mike Hawkthorne.
After the epic conclusion of volume 4, Daredevil has turned himself into police for the accidental murder of a criminal that happened in the first volume. Due to events in Charles Soule’s run, the superhero mantle of Daredevil is allowed to be tried in the murder instead of Matt Murdock, keeping his identity a secret. After The Owl tried to make a hostile takeover of New York, Fisk has appointed a new Kingpin to rule the criminal underworld as he continues to do battle with the Stromwyns.
We finally get follow-ups to some of Soule’s storylines and Zdarsky actually progresses them instead of doing a lazy “Who shot J.R.?” conclusion. Some of its hokey comic book logic, but it is still a really fun and interesting read. Kingpin’s storylines have been just as interesting as Murdock’s and at times, even more fascinating as we get to see the character in rare revealing moments. Zdarsky is doing a fantastic job of weaving multiple storylines, connecting threads from previous volumes, and all the while building his own original tale.
After the epic conclusion of volume 4, Daredevil has turned himself into police for the accidental murder of a criminal that happened in the first volume. Due to events in Charles Soule’s run, the superhero mantle of Daredevil is allowed to be tried in the murder instead of Matt Murdock, keeping his identity a secret. After The Owl tried to make a hostile takeover of New York, Fisk has appointed a new Kingpin to rule the criminal underworld as he continues to do battle with the Stromwyns.
We finally get follow-ups to some of Soule’s storylines and Zdarsky actually progresses them instead of doing a lazy “Who shot J.R.?” conclusion. Some of its hokey comic book logic, but it is still a really fun and interesting read. Kingpin’s storylines have been just as interesting as Murdock’s and at times, even more fascinating as we get to see the character in rare revealing moments. Zdarsky is doing a fantastic job of weaving multiple storylines, connecting threads from previous volumes, and all the while building his own original tale.
December 22, 2024
I am a fan of Daredevil but, at this point, the only reason I’m continuing with the series is Marco Checchetto’s art.
March 10, 2021
So, I've been doing a massive Daredevil re-read for some time....
I'll try to get old books rated/posted when I can.
4.5 stars.
Daredevil has has some stellar writers and storylines over the years, there's no disputing that. And the title has been firing on all cylinder for years, with little to no attention comparatively to other Marvel titles. (There was a slight sales uptick during the DD TV show, and there'll doubtless be another spike when he joins the MCU offically, but DD as a title has been consistent.)
This Zdarsky run is something different in many respect, though. While some elements of his run have been used before [Conflicted Catholic Matt/DD is a standard trope, as is Matt/DD being arrested, someone posing as Matt/DD while he's indisposed, etc.)
But the magic of this run is in the cast of supporting characters. While Charles Soule inroduced Blindspot, a great new character, Zdarsky takes the existing suporting cast (The Owl, Elektra, Hammerhead, even Stilt Man!) and elevates them. (And I love the interactions between Daredvil and Spidey, something we haven't seen all that often over the years.)
But the arc that intrigues me the most in this run is that of the Kingpin. Rather than being just a one-note character foli for Daredevil, Zdarsky is really starting to dig into the meat of the character, and his relationships with those around him, and his twisted love for the city he governs.
Looking forward to see how the "Elektra-Devil" storyline plays out. (I think seeing how Matt/DD and Elektra truly affect each other is another of the more interesting storylines playing out in this run.)
I'll try to get old books rated/posted when I can.
4.5 stars.
Daredevil has has some stellar writers and storylines over the years, there's no disputing that. And the title has been firing on all cylinder for years, with little to no attention comparatively to other Marvel titles. (There was a slight sales uptick during the DD TV show, and there'll doubtless be another spike when he joins the MCU offically, but DD as a title has been consistent.)
This Zdarsky run is something different in many respect, though. While some elements of his run have been used before [Conflicted Catholic Matt/DD is a standard trope, as is Matt/DD being arrested, someone posing as Matt/DD while he's indisposed, etc.)
But the magic of this run is in the cast of supporting characters. While Charles Soule inroduced Blindspot, a great new character, Zdarsky takes the existing suporting cast (The Owl, Elektra, Hammerhead, even Stilt Man!) and elevates them. (And I love the interactions between Daredvil and Spidey, something we haven't seen all that often over the years.)
But the arc that intrigues me the most in this run is that of the Kingpin. Rather than being just a one-note character foli for Daredevil, Zdarsky is really starting to dig into the meat of the character, and his relationships with those around him, and his twisted love for the city he governs.
Looking forward to see how the "Elektra-Devil" storyline plays out. (I think seeing how Matt/DD and Elektra truly affect each other is another of the more interesting storylines playing out in this run.)
October 23, 2021
Tá bem, agora me convenci com o que algumas pessoas fãs de quadrinhos têm falado que Chip Zdarsky é um ótimo escritor para o Demolidor. Não havia curtido muito a pegada que ele imprimiu para as histórias no começo de sua jornada no advogado cego da Cozinha do Inferno. Mas agora entendo o que ele estava construindo. Tudo para chegar nesse momento e, depois, para rumar para a megassaga Reinado do Demônio que sairá em breve lá fora nos Estados Unidos. É muito interessante como Zdarsky vai trabalhando com o Rei do Crime, Mary Tifóide, o Coruja e, principalmente com Elektra para moldar o "seu" Demolidor, fazê-lo diferente de todas as passagens estreladas que o personagem já teve. Os desenhos de Marco Checchetto são um espetáculo à parte, mas é uma pena que ele nçao consiga manter uma regularidade em todos os numeros da revista, que é preenchida com artes meia-bocas. Muito legal também o Annual incluído neste encadernado que torna realidade a existência do "irmão gêmeo fake" de Matt Murdock, o Mike Murdock, fazendo um baita dum retcon. Ok, agora estou satisfeito com o Chip. "Pedro, joga o meu Chiiiip!".
August 6, 2023
The art vacillates, but can be very very good. The cover of this volume is actually a card in Marvel Snap, which I play daily, so that’s fun. This run doesn’t have anything new going for it still, though. Daredevil has gone to jail before, and this whole weird doppelgänger brother thing is just weird and dumb. However, the end was promising. It seems like it could go in an interesting direction.
August 11, 2024
I just spontaneously entered a bookstore and consumed this before I left LOL! This comic is a reminder why Daredevil is one of my favorite superheroes (and what's cool is that there's only 1 fight scene in the whole book). Daredevil, grappling with the guilt of accidentally taking a life, resolves to turn himself in. Yet, before facing prison, he is determined to safeguard his city, ensuring that injustice doesn’t run rampant in his absence. The different perspectives on what's right and wrong between characters like Daredevil, Wilson Fisk, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Elektra are so intriguing because nothing is black and white. Everything is complicated making the story compelling. Here's some quotes that I thought were really cool (but definitely not as good out of context):
Iron Man: "Look, I get that the Stromwyns are bad people. I've had enough dealings with them to know. But you can't just come in here and ask me to throw away billions of dollars in order to -- what -- 'win' against people who won't even notice it happening?"
Daredevil: "Yeah. I can. Because it's the right thing to do. You're giving people homes. Security. You're not 'throwing away billions.' If you don't do this, everyone will be displaced. Some will end up on the streets. Normal people don't... they don't have this [Tony's mansion & luxury]. They have brick and mortar and live paycheck to paycheck. You call me 'street level' earlier? I call it 'people level.'"
Elektra: "You're awfully busy falling on your sword for helping people."
Daredevil: "You know that's not what I'm doing. I turned myself in because it's the right thing to do."
Elektra: "And while you're in prison... how many lives will be lost? People you would have saved by being on the outside? Like everything you do... this is selfishness masquerading as selflessness."
Daredevil (thoughts while hanging out with Spider-Man): "We talk for hours. We talk about our fears, the things we've done, lives filled with regret. We talk and move through the city we both love, the city we try our best to help... a city that sometimes doesn't love us back. Foggy was right. I need people. All the people I can get. I should thank God and feel blessed that He's given me the best people."
Elektra: "You're a fool. To assuage your guilt, you're willing to sit here for two years? How many lives could you save in two years? I remember our fireside college chats. You're a man of 'ethics,' so... how ethical is it to let people die because you made a mistake?"
Daredevil: "It's a bigger issue. I'm an example. Me sitting here will make other vigilantes better. It'll make the careless ones careful."
Elektra: "Forever the martyr."
Elektra: "Do you ever tire of the darkness?"
Daredevil: "I live in darkness. God gave me darkness so I could understand the light."
Iron Man: "Look, I get that the Stromwyns are bad people. I've had enough dealings with them to know. But you can't just come in here and ask me to throw away billions of dollars in order to -- what -- 'win' against people who won't even notice it happening?"
Daredevil: "Yeah. I can. Because it's the right thing to do. You're giving people homes. Security. You're not 'throwing away billions.' If you don't do this, everyone will be displaced. Some will end up on the streets. Normal people don't... they don't have this [Tony's mansion & luxury]. They have brick and mortar and live paycheck to paycheck. You call me 'street level' earlier? I call it 'people level.'"
Elektra: "You're awfully busy falling on your sword for helping people."
Daredevil: "You know that's not what I'm doing. I turned myself in because it's the right thing to do."
Elektra: "And while you're in prison... how many lives will be lost? People you would have saved by being on the outside? Like everything you do... this is selfishness masquerading as selflessness."
Daredevil (thoughts while hanging out with Spider-Man): "We talk for hours. We talk about our fears, the things we've done, lives filled with regret. We talk and move through the city we both love, the city we try our best to help... a city that sometimes doesn't love us back. Foggy was right. I need people. All the people I can get. I should thank God and feel blessed that He's given me the best people."
Elektra: "You're a fool. To assuage your guilt, you're willing to sit here for two years? How many lives could you save in two years? I remember our fireside college chats. You're a man of 'ethics,' so... how ethical is it to let people die because you made a mistake?"
Daredevil: "It's a bigger issue. I'm an example. Me sitting here will make other vigilantes better. It'll make the careless ones careful."
Elektra: "Forever the martyr."
Elektra: "Do you ever tire of the darkness?"
Daredevil: "I live in darkness. God gave me darkness so I could understand the light."
September 15, 2022
This series is becoming my favorite Daredevil story I've read. It's filled with high point after hight point. Quite awesome.
February 26, 2023
4.5 Stars
It's hard to tell for real sometimes if a series is overhyped, but 26 issues in I can say this is the real deal. I haven't enjoyed a marvel title this much since Immortal Hulk. Simply Outstanding and can't wait to see more of this ongoing series
It's hard to tell for real sometimes if a series is overhyped, but 26 issues in I can say this is the real deal. I haven't enjoyed a marvel title this much since Immortal Hulk. Simply Outstanding and can't wait to see more of this ongoing series
October 15, 2021
After the overwhelming events of End of Hell, Hell's Kitchen and New York City settle back down. Truth/Dare is a classic Daredevil volume where characters hem and haw over what's the right choice for the greater good. It's not exactly thrilling, but it feels more in the character's wheelhouse than a city-shattering battle.
Daredevil has chosen to be arrested and stand trial for manslaughter. It's an interesting reversal of Supreme in Charles Soule's Daredevil run, where Daredevil is now the masked defendant rather than the masked witness. Will he go through with it? That's the big question, and it's a suitably complex one.
There are a number of enjoyable sideplots, like Daredevil beseeching Tony Stark to buy all the real estate in Hell's Kitchen to thwart the Stromwyns. Kingpin also pulls in the reins on organized crime in the city (I miss when he was more of a main character in earlier volumes). Most intriguingly, Elektra shows up with information about a reformed and revamped Hand. Daredevil mostly ignores this bit, but the shocking conclusion reveals he might have to start caring about the Hand soon enough.
Marco Checchetto's art is stellar. It's a shame this volume mixes his issues in with merely adequate replacements. Also: the annual is a real headscratcher for those who haven't spent years immersed in Daredevil's world. He has a twin brother (Mark?) who was fabricated by a sorcerer (??) and has now become a real boy (???). Oooookay.
Daredevil has chosen to be arrested and stand trial for manslaughter. It's an interesting reversal of Supreme in Charles Soule's Daredevil run, where Daredevil is now the masked defendant rather than the masked witness. Will he go through with it? That's the big question, and it's a suitably complex one.
There are a number of enjoyable sideplots, like Daredevil beseeching Tony Stark to buy all the real estate in Hell's Kitchen to thwart the Stromwyns. Kingpin also pulls in the reins on organized crime in the city (I miss when he was more of a main character in earlier volumes). Most intriguingly, Elektra shows up with information about a reformed and revamped Hand. Daredevil mostly ignores this bit, but the shocking conclusion reveals he might have to start caring about the Hand soon enough.
Marco Checchetto's art is stellar. It's a shame this volume mixes his issues in with merely adequate replacements. Also: the annual is a real headscratcher for those who haven't spent years immersed in Daredevil's world. He has a twin brother (Mark?) who was fabricated by a sorcerer (??) and has now become a real boy (???). Oooookay.
January 11, 2021
Zdarsky dials it back again after the last volume and we get another slower paced story of Matt trying to work within the system to get some redemption for his crime. The only thing I didn't like here was the annual, which focuses on Matt's "twin brother", which is an arc I was never really sold on.
June 2, 2022
I know DD’s whole personality is based on catholic guilt and all but is there a limit to whatever he can inflict to himself?
This being said Zdarsky unfolds his plot decently and manages to sub-plot an intriguing future storyline
Too bad Chechetto only illustrates half the book-his Elektra is beautiful. It only highlights the blandness of the other half
This being said Zdarsky unfolds his plot decently and manages to sub-plot an intriguing future storyline
Too bad Chechetto only illustrates half the book-his Elektra is beautiful. It only highlights the blandness of the other half
July 30, 2022
UghhhHHHH this run is so good. In the aftermath of the last volume, Daredevil is still dealing with his guilt over accidentally killing a man so he decides to turn himself in. With the help of Foggy, he makes a deal that he'll only turn himself in if he gets to keep his identity secret.
It's time for me to yet again complain!!! about the way the artist changes way too much!! My main issue (heh) with this is because Marco Checcehtto's art is STUNNING. And then right after it changes to some goofy looking one and then back and the whiplash takes me out. If they could at least keep my man on there for an entire arc. 😭 It's not enough to ruin it in here but I do like to complain.
The storyline was great and really interesting to me. The whole thing of him getting arrested in costume, wearing a suit over it, and then having a prison issue mask had me choking on my ginger ale though. It was just so silly but it was a good silly and also full of how emo and brooding Matt Murdock is over the whole situation. I'll miss the black suit but his costume does look nice tbh.
Seeing Spider-man in here and his friendship with Daredevil was sooo good and there were so many gorgeous shots. Also I've never heard of Mike Murdock in my entire life and honestly the whole thing felt like someone was pranking me but the annual about him rewriting his history slapped.
I love the way this started to set up the next arc??? I love Elektra and her design in this is great. I still hate her original costume though like girl why you got your whole Elektrussy out smh. I had a "oh shit" moment when her new costume dropped. Slay queen.
Good shit, keep it going.
It's time for me to yet again complain!!! about the way the artist changes way too much!! My main issue (heh) with this is because Marco Checcehtto's art is STUNNING. And then right after it changes to some goofy looking one and then back and the whiplash takes me out. If they could at least keep my man on there for an entire arc. 😭 It's not enough to ruin it in here but I do like to complain.
The storyline was great and really interesting to me. The whole thing of him getting arrested in costume, wearing a suit over it, and then having a prison issue mask had me choking on my ginger ale though. It was just so silly but it was a good silly and also full of how emo and brooding Matt Murdock is over the whole situation. I'll miss the black suit but his costume does look nice tbh.
Seeing Spider-man in here and his friendship with Daredevil was sooo good and there were so many gorgeous shots. Also I've never heard of Mike Murdock in my entire life and honestly the whole thing felt like someone was pranking me but the annual about him rewriting his history slapped.
I love the way this started to set up the next arc??? I love Elektra and her design in this is great. I still hate her original costume though like girl why you got your whole Elektrussy out smh. I had a "oh shit" moment when her new costume dropped. Slay queen.
Good shit, keep it going.
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