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Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky #3-4
Daredevil: To Heaven Through Hell, Vol. 2
Daredevil goes through hell! As Matt Murdock struggles with his inner demons, Detective Cole North continues hunting the vigilantes of New York. And his first target is...Spider-Man! When the ongoing saga of Mayor Wilson Fisk takes a brutal, bloody turn, Matt soon finds himself with no choice but to investigate the corruption in New York’s police force. But without Daredevil around to stand in his way, the Owl turns his horrifying sights on Hell’s Kitchen — and he is not alone! A war is brewing, and as Matt rekindles his alliance — and possibly more — with Elektra, he faces difficult choices. The streets of New York burn, a gang of lethal super villains runs riot, and the Kitchen is left hanging by a thread. That thread…is Daredevil!
COLLECTING: Daredevil (2019) 11-20
COLLECTING: Daredevil (2019) 11-20
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2022
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About the author
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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April 16, 2025
Ok, ok, ok. I see why this might be a fan favorite.
Much more plot and much less whining from Matt.
Loved seeing Elecktra pop up for a minute, too.
That affair with Mindy, though! She was kind of screechy there at the end for someone who was cheating on her mobster husband and the father of her child. That whole relationship was a bit of a trainwreck, which was, of course, the whole reason it was fun to see it blow up in his face.
Is it just me or does Daredevil go on trial a lot for a superhero?
No matter. Looking forward to seeing how he gets himself out of this mess.
Recommended.
Much more plot and much less whining from Matt.
Loved seeing Elecktra pop up for a minute, too.
That affair with Mindy, though! She was kind of screechy there at the end for someone who was cheating on her mobster husband and the father of her child. That whole relationship was a bit of a trainwreck, which was, of course, the whole reason it was fun to see it blow up in his face.
Is it just me or does Daredevil go on trial a lot for a superhero?
No matter. Looking forward to seeing how he gets himself out of this mess.
Recommended.
January 21, 2025
This is so incredibly good. So far, right up there with Bendis and Miller.
Highly Recommend.
Highly Recommend.
October 9, 2021
I am very much into the story Zdarsky is telling with this run. I wish he were able to dive deeper into the ideas he's playing with, but I still admire what he's able to pull off, and it's remarkably refreshing to see a major comic book like this wrestle with heavier subject matter like this.
The issues I have are the same issues I had with the preceding volumes, though. For all of the thoughtful thematics, the series still can't get into the nitty-gritty, which limits its ability to drive its big moments home as strongly as it wants to. For example, I love how Zdarsky shows the police force as almost inherently corrupt and inept, but then he backs down from it by focusing on Detective North, the "one good cop" who redeems the whole bunch. I get that this is a Marvel series, so it's unfair to want it to lean into those subtle ACAB sentiments. Still, it's disappointing to see as talented a writer as Zdarsky touch o topics like that and not be able to explore it as honestly as I know he's capable of. I feel similarly about Daredevil's story, as Matt spends a lot of these two volumes talking about how he needs to stop being Daredevil but still does all of the usual Daredevil stuff he's always done, just with more guilt and less punching.
But that said, I'm still quite enamored with the series. My (admittedly serious) critiques result from encountering a superhero title that reckons with heavy consequences and threats, which is unusual in the medium, especially from Marvel (in my experience, anyway). All of Matt's introspection is so compelling, and even if the execution of it leaves me wanting, Zdarsky's sharp writing makes it hit the emotional beats it needs to. And at the very least, the overarching gang war storyline is a knockout. The political maneuvering of the various crime families, the way Kingpin is forced to grapple with his place in a landscape that seems to have outgrown him, and the brutal betrayals provide additional (and excellent) dimensions to the overall story.
A big part of that is due to the outstanding artwork. Checchetto is still at the top of his game here, especially in the climactic issues of the "End Of Hell" storyline, where he effectively shows off for almost 50 pages straight. His ability to draw vivid spectacle and dynamic movement is a treat, and some sequences are downright breathtaking to look at on the page. Oddly enough, some of the hand-to-hand fights are a little hard to follow, but the grander scale of the finale does not have that problem at all, thankfully. Jorge Fornes' work is also great, and I like how the series transition between the two artists' styles. Coloring is also top-tier, with Mattia Iacono and Nolan Woodard bringing striking contrasts and clarity to each page. The colors used in those actions scenes are also a massive part of what makes them work so well, as they help the reader focus on the areas and figures that matter with intelligent, sharp shading and colorwork.
I'm still not as high on this Daredevil run as I want to be, but I'm in for the long haul. The series gets so much right that it's easier to nitpick and then forgive its execution of crucial story beats.
The issues I have are the same issues I had with the preceding volumes, though. For all of the thoughtful thematics, the series still can't get into the nitty-gritty, which limits its ability to drive its big moments home as strongly as it wants to. For example, I love how Zdarsky shows the police force as almost inherently corrupt and inept, but then he backs down from it by focusing on Detective North, the "one good cop" who redeems the whole bunch. I get that this is a Marvel series, so it's unfair to want it to lean into those subtle ACAB sentiments. Still, it's disappointing to see as talented a writer as Zdarsky touch o topics like that and not be able to explore it as honestly as I know he's capable of. I feel similarly about Daredevil's story, as Matt spends a lot of these two volumes talking about how he needs to stop being Daredevil but still does all of the usual Daredevil stuff he's always done, just with more guilt and less punching.
But that said, I'm still quite enamored with the series. My (admittedly serious) critiques result from encountering a superhero title that reckons with heavy consequences and threats, which is unusual in the medium, especially from Marvel (in my experience, anyway). All of Matt's introspection is so compelling, and even if the execution of it leaves me wanting, Zdarsky's sharp writing makes it hit the emotional beats it needs to. And at the very least, the overarching gang war storyline is a knockout. The political maneuvering of the various crime families, the way Kingpin is forced to grapple with his place in a landscape that seems to have outgrown him, and the brutal betrayals provide additional (and excellent) dimensions to the overall story.
A big part of that is due to the outstanding artwork. Checchetto is still at the top of his game here, especially in the climactic issues of the "End Of Hell" storyline, where he effectively shows off for almost 50 pages straight. His ability to draw vivid spectacle and dynamic movement is a treat, and some sequences are downright breathtaking to look at on the page. Oddly enough, some of the hand-to-hand fights are a little hard to follow, but the grander scale of the finale does not have that problem at all, thankfully. Jorge Fornes' work is also great, and I like how the series transition between the two artists' styles. Coloring is also top-tier, with Mattia Iacono and Nolan Woodard bringing striking contrasts and clarity to each page. The colors used in those actions scenes are also a massive part of what makes them work so well, as they help the reader focus on the areas and figures that matter with intelligent, sharp shading and colorwork.
I'm still not as high on this Daredevil run as I want to be, but I'm in for the long haul. The series gets so much right that it's easier to nitpick and then forgive its execution of crucial story beats.
November 16, 2024
Review is for the Four Volume Heaven Through Hell Arc (read back to back to back to back)
The early promise washes away in a rising tide of crossovers and digressions, and Daredevils faith - a defining characteristic along with his blindness- is something that is not so much displayed as it is commented upon, contradicting a cardinal rule - show, don't tell. The fourth volume in particular is practically unreadable with the amount of material left out or glossed over.
The early promise washes away in a rising tide of crossovers and digressions, and Daredevils faith - a defining characteristic along with his blindness- is something that is not so much displayed as it is commented upon, contradicting a cardinal rule - show, don't tell. The fourth volume in particular is practically unreadable with the amount of material left out or glossed over.
May 8, 2022
The last Zdaredevil was a five star work of character driven noir, and it ruled. This is a four star work of comic book fun, and it’s pretty great, but not as groundbreaking as this run’s first ten issues.
Anyway, it’s hard not to recommend, but it wouldn’t be top of my stack like its volume one.
Anyway, it’s hard not to recommend, but it wouldn’t be top of my stack like its volume one.
September 13, 2022
Again I really admire what Zdarsky is doing. He IS keeping it fresh and promoting nee ideas into the mix with Daredevil. This feels like a direct response to the police brutality stories that have been circulating far too much in the past few years. The new characters he's created are genius! They show more directly the class warfare struggle in Hells Kitchen. Which works well to make Kingpin a sympathetic gangster. Sincerely! But it has me worried. Not for his run but for Daredevil's series all together. How many fresh ideas can they come up with before they run out? I'm starting to see Brubakers stuff come in. We've been there. Let's see what happens.
April 18, 2022
Another banger volume from this team, and the brilliant parallels of Matt and Fisk come into focus. Gang war breaks out, our two leads fall into old habits, Elektra begins to sow her seeds, and a big street war to conclude the volume leads me very satisfied. I only wish Checchetto did all the interior art
August 10, 2023
Kingpin is getting played by billionaires who see him only as a thug
Matt is with Elektra again fighting a Robin Hood style crusade where he doesn’t punch druggies or goons just the real BAD guys (the rich)
If this story had chosen a more distinct art style for the story I’d be in love but it just looks so similar to other Marvel books out there
Matt is with Elektra again fighting a Robin Hood style crusade where he doesn’t punch druggies or goons just the real BAD guys (the rich)
If this story had chosen a more distinct art style for the story I’d be in love but it just looks so similar to other Marvel books out there
January 27, 2022
Volume 2 of Chip Zdarsky’s Daredevil run continues to be a lot of fun.
It’s great to see Electra back in the series to help retrain Matt to get back to form and regain his confidence, and it was a lot of fun to see him briefly in his black combat suit. Fisk continues to surprise me with where Zdarsky is taking his arc, and the gang war and destruction of Hells Kitchen was a blast!
Marco Checchetto continues to kill it on art, and I was very pleased to see Jorge Fornes come back for the filler issues when Checchetto was gone.
My only real complaint with this series so far is the pacing. Zdarsky has so many great ideas for this series, and it’s starting to feel like he’s losing the patience to really let some of these stories and plots flesh out. Matt’s training with Electra goes SO fast, and is pretty much done within an issue. I love the idea of the people of Hells Kitchen taking up the Daredevil mantle in his absence, and it was sweet to see all the citizens in the Battle of Hells Kitchen wearing Daredevil’s mask, but we only have a couple of small incidents with them, other than the one Matt and Foggy save from the crooked cops (which was an AWESOME issue!) And Typhoid Mary came out of nowhere! I’ve honestly never read any stories with her, but I vaguely know who she is, so if there was any setup for her with Sister Elizabeth, I completely missed it. While I continue to enjoy the ride, I think some of these plots and storylines would have been more impactful had they been given a little more focus and time to breathe.
Overall Chip Zdarsky’s run on Daredevil so far has been a lot of fun, despite my small gripes with pacing out some plot points. Let’s jump into volume 3!
It’s great to see Electra back in the series to help retrain Matt to get back to form and regain his confidence, and it was a lot of fun to see him briefly in his black combat suit. Fisk continues to surprise me with where Zdarsky is taking his arc, and the gang war and destruction of Hells Kitchen was a blast!
Marco Checchetto continues to kill it on art, and I was very pleased to see Jorge Fornes come back for the filler issues when Checchetto was gone.
My only real complaint with this series so far is the pacing. Zdarsky has so many great ideas for this series, and it’s starting to feel like he’s losing the patience to really let some of these stories and plots flesh out. Matt’s training with Electra goes SO fast, and is pretty much done within an issue. I love the idea of the people of Hells Kitchen taking up the Daredevil mantle in his absence, and it was sweet to see all the citizens in the Battle of Hells Kitchen wearing Daredevil’s mask, but we only have a couple of small incidents with them, other than the one Matt and Foggy save from the crooked cops (which was an AWESOME issue!) And Typhoid Mary came out of nowhere! I’ve honestly never read any stories with her, but I vaguely know who she is, so if there was any setup for her with Sister Elizabeth, I completely missed it. While I continue to enjoy the ride, I think some of these plots and storylines would have been more impactful had they been given a little more focus and time to breathe.
Overall Chip Zdarsky’s run on Daredevil so far has been a lot of fun, despite my small gripes with pacing out some plot points. Let’s jump into volume 3!
November 30, 2022
3.5 stars
It's always great to see Electra and finale was gratifying.
It's always great to see Electra and finale was gratifying.
August 18, 2022
Collects Daredevil (2019) issues #11-20
I originally read this story as three separate volumes:
Vol. 2: No Devils, Only God:
COLLECTS DAREDEVIL (2019) ISSUES #6-10
I like the direction this story is going. I'm happy to keep reading on in the story.
SPOILERS:
My two favorite parts of this collection happened close by each other. First, Wilson Fisk deciding that he was going to get out of crime, opting to instead gain power through legitimate politics. He isn't suddenly good, though, I think he has just decided that this is where real power is. Also, there was a hint that maybe with Daredevil "dead," Kingpin didn't have the same purpose in his criminal ways as he did when Daredevil was battling him. It reminds me of Frank Miller's "Dark Knight," in which Joker stops being crazy and/or acting out when Batman stops fighting crime.
The second thing I really liked about this collection was the scene in which Matt had super with that crime family that I had never heard of. There was enough context given to make this dialogue-heavy scene very tense.
Vol. 3: Through Hell:
COLLECTING DAREDEVIL (2019) ISSUES #11-15
It has been from the start, but I finally realized that this series is really about both Daredevil and Kingpin. In fact, the Kingpin material is often my favorite part of each collection. I'm enjoying the political intrigue of the warring crime families. Elektra is back, and I think that will be more important to future collections.
COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (2019) issues #16-20
So far I've been giving the collections in Zdarksky's run an enthusiastic 4-star rating each, but because of the build and my investment in the story, this collection is a 5-star read. The gang war in Hell's Kitchen comes to a head, and Matt makes some important decisions about what's next. This run has made me like and appreciate Daredevil more than I did in the past.
I originally read this story as three separate volumes:
Vol. 2: No Devils, Only God:
COLLECTS DAREDEVIL (2019) ISSUES #6-10
I like the direction this story is going. I'm happy to keep reading on in the story.
SPOILERS:
My two favorite parts of this collection happened close by each other. First, Wilson Fisk deciding that he was going to get out of crime, opting to instead gain power through legitimate politics. He isn't suddenly good, though, I think he has just decided that this is where real power is. Also, there was a hint that maybe with Daredevil "dead," Kingpin didn't have the same purpose in his criminal ways as he did when Daredevil was battling him. It reminds me of Frank Miller's "Dark Knight," in which Joker stops being crazy and/or acting out when Batman stops fighting crime.
The second thing I really liked about this collection was the scene in which Matt had super with that crime family that I had never heard of. There was enough context given to make this dialogue-heavy scene very tense.
Vol. 3: Through Hell:
COLLECTING DAREDEVIL (2019) ISSUES #11-15
It has been from the start, but I finally realized that this series is really about both Daredevil and Kingpin. In fact, the Kingpin material is often my favorite part of each collection. I'm enjoying the political intrigue of the warring crime families. Elektra is back, and I think that will be more important to future collections.
COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (2019) issues #16-20
So far I've been giving the collections in Zdarksky's run an enthusiastic 4-star rating each, but because of the build and my investment in the story, this collection is a 5-star read. The gang war in Hell's Kitchen comes to a head, and Matt makes some important decisions about what's next. This run has made me like and appreciate Daredevil more than I did in the past.
July 7, 2022
Matt Murdock se sigue lamentando por haber matado a un hombre y jura que no va a ser mas Daredevil( claro...) y las cosas no son mas claras cuando aparece una ex novia ninja asesina que quiere ¨entrenarlo¨, mientas Wilson Fisk se estrella contra el pdoer verdadero.
LO BUENO: La historia de matt y la de Wilson Fisk van parejas,aumentando en tensión, con momentos impresionantes y gitos que no se veian venir, y personajes de los que yo no daba un peso, ahora se hacen respetat, como Hammerhead y Owl ( en especial este ultimo) , y la guerra por Hell´s Kitchen se siente, se espera , y es increible lo que hace con Kingpin al enfentarse a esa apreja de hermanos que son las personas mas ricas del mundo, dan miedo, muchisimo y son un enemigo potente como no se habia visto hace mucho, y el talento de Checchetto, Jorge Fornes ( su numero en la lluvia es una maravilla) y Mobili , es para perderse en esas paginas y quedarse embobado de por vida.
LO MALO: Que tenga que esperar para el tercer tomo.
LO BUENO: La historia de matt y la de Wilson Fisk van parejas,aumentando en tensión, con momentos impresionantes y gitos que no se veian venir, y personajes de los que yo no daba un peso, ahora se hacen respetat, como Hammerhead y Owl ( en especial este ultimo) , y la guerra por Hell´s Kitchen se siente, se espera , y es increible lo que hace con Kingpin al enfentarse a esa apreja de hermanos que son las personas mas ricas del mundo, dan miedo, muchisimo y son un enemigo potente como no se habia visto hace mucho, y el talento de Checchetto, Jorge Fornes ( su numero en la lluvia es una maravilla) y Mobili , es para perderse en esas paginas y quedarse embobado de por vida.
LO MALO: Que tenga que esperar para el tercer tomo.
November 18, 2025
This is a great follow-up to the first volume, as things continue to spin out of control, both for Daredevil, as well as Hell's Kitchen. The story explores the chaos in both, and reaches its breaking point.
Why does the Owl want to take over as Kingpin? Why are cops staying out of Hell's Kitchen? What is Fisk doing about it? How is Daredevil coping with it, and what is Elektra's role in all of this.
So many questions answered in these pages, and we are STILL left with a cliffhanger at the end.
A great collection, great story, solid artwork throughout, and just hard to put down.
Why does the Owl want to take over as Kingpin? Why are cops staying out of Hell's Kitchen? What is Fisk doing about it? How is Daredevil coping with it, and what is Elektra's role in all of this.
So many questions answered in these pages, and we are STILL left with a cliffhanger at the end.
A great collection, great story, solid artwork throughout, and just hard to put down.
March 28, 2022
This remains the best Daredevil run since Brubaker and Bendis in the early 2000s. There's real visceral power in the story telling that is so rare in mainstream comics content. Although I'm a marvel unlimited subscriber I'm savouring this run through the oversized hardcovers. Worth every penny and are in my "pass them to the kids" shelf
May 23, 2025
This was largely great for the most part, especially the artwork. But the story left me wanting more.
I can’t quite put my finger on why I didn’t love the story, maybe it was too boring or repetitive or unoriginal, but it just didn’t vibe with me personally. It wasn’t bad at all, just didn’t seem to draw me in fully.
Even though their styles are very different, I loved the 2 artists on this.
I can’t quite put my finger on why I didn’t love the story, maybe it was too boring or repetitive or unoriginal, but it just didn’t vibe with me personally. It wasn’t bad at all, just didn’t seem to draw me in fully.
Even though their styles are very different, I loved the 2 artists on this.
April 9, 2022
Glad Matt found himself! I hate watching characters go down self destructive paths (which I mean, this is Daredevil, I should be prepared for that) and watching Matt try disassociating himself from Daredevil because of what he did hurt like hell
August 3, 2023
A great follow up to Chip Zdarsky’s first part of this epic story. Some might feel this is too much of a typical superhero comic as opposed to the first volume’s more grounded noir vibes, but the art and characters are still great, so I am definitely enjoying this run for Daredevil.
November 3, 2024
The plot is picking up steam and it's fun to see everything come together. Daredevil remains a lovable mess. This collection features plenty of cool cameos and set pieces. The story and themes remain complex and engaging. Overall, it's been very well executed so far.
June 30, 2025
A notch below the previous issues as Daredevil and Kingpin face off against Billionaire siblings. Daredevil’s struggles to find purpose get a little old in these issues or maybe it’s his method of coping and finding his way back that annoy me. But I think we’re supposed to feel that way.
March 24, 2022
Right up there with Ewing & Bennett’s Immortal Hulk. Outstanding!
October 14, 2022
didn’t know this was book 2 but it’s ok! art style was so so cool and I love Matt so
October 25, 2022
in the second half of this volume, i was reminded why i love reading daredevil comics... i miss good daredevil comics
April 15, 2023
Story: 10/10
Art: 9/10
Characters: 9.5/10
Overall: 9.5/10
Art: 9/10
Characters: 9.5/10
Overall: 9.5/10
July 4, 2023
This is such a good take on Daredevil; Owl has a gang war in Hell's Kitchen; Mayor Wilson is being threatened by Billionaires & Murdock is assisting a cop take on crooked cops.
August 22, 2023
Matt e Elektra che scopano in macchina durante una fuga miglior pagina del fumetto mondiale
October 14, 2023
Excellent comics all ‘round.
December 20, 2023
esto sera lo mejor de daredevil
February 3, 2024
I can't put this book down. Checchetto is one of the best I've seen. Zdarsky's writing of Hell's Kitchen as a character, Daredevil's rediscovery, and Fisk facing his new enemies are simply perfect.
February 18, 2024
What is Chip Zdarsky’s #$@%ing deal with using so many #@$% words in his dialogue? It’s a nitpick I can’t get past in what is otherwise an excellent Daredevil story.
April 5, 2025
When Matt put the mask back on damn that shit was fire + him and Fisk teaming up?? Fire.
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