MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL, VOL. 16

Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil #16

by Frank Miller, Paul Smith (Illustrator), Marvel Various (Writer)

In issue after issue, Frank Miller redefined the Man Without Fear with work that stands atop the peak of comic book storytelling. When Miller introduced Elektra, readers could not get enough of the assassin from Matt Murdock’s past. In this volume, her saga ratchets up as she and Daredevil fight the unstoppable ninjas of The Hand. Miller also introduces Stick, the gruff mentor who trained a young Murdock and who now must help him regain his radar sense before the Kingpin closes in. Also featuring a deadly reckoning for Ben Urich and a double-sized battle with Bullseye that ends in one of the most scintillating moments in comics history. Plus: A pair of essential What If? rarities and an Elektra solo mission!

COLLECTING: Daredevil (1964) 173-181; material from What If? (1977) 28, 35; Bizarre Adventures (1981) 28; Marvel Fanfare (1982) 1

Genres: Comics, Superheroes, Graphic Novels

352 pages, Hardcover

Published August 9, 2022

About the author

Frank Miller is an American writer, artist and film director best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. He is one of the most widely-recognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. His most notable works include Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One and 300.

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Reviews

[Troy-David Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frank Miller’s run on Daredevil is simply brilliant. Much attention is given to Elektra and the Asian Mysticism of the Hand, but much of this era focuses heavily on the Kingpin and the crime/political corruption of New York.

Not enough can be said of the artwork: the team of Miller + Klaus Janson is simply fantastic. Heavy use of ink contrast, shadows, minimal lines and details, yet moody and atmospheric.

I especially appreciate the inclusion of the Bizarre Adventues story as well as the “What If…?” Stories, one of which actually did come true.

[Ross Kitson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just superb. Miller and Janson find their stride with the noir style, grounding DD at street level with a filthy, dark, corrupt New York. Here the classic Elektra story has its first finish, the Hand are featured heavily, but it is the Kingpin written superbly that makes the arc. Evolving far past the fat supervillain of Spider-Man he becomes truly chilling in his machinations. The support characters work brilliantly, and even the cameos pop with the Heroes for Hire.
5 star

[John Peel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Frank Miller has settled into his very popular run on "Daredevil" by this point, and this volume includes some very significant issues. Elektra, especially, is highlighted as she sinks further and further into murdering for money. Bold, well-told stories that everyone can enjoy.