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Daredevil (Marvel's Finest)

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For anyone who is a longtime fan of DD, or even for those just discovering the "man without fear," this collection is a MUST HAVE! Kevin Smith's writing is nothing short of Brilliant, and is perfectly complemented by Quesada and Palmiotti's moody art! Check it out!

Though a huge Kevin Smith fan, I found his work on Daredevil to be more or less unoriginal. The stories didn't cover any ground not already explored by Daredevil veteran Frank Miller. But Kevin Smith's Daredevil not in the same league as the legendary Frank Miller's is hardly an offense! Were that the only problem with this trade paperback, I would most likely recommend it to Daredevil fans. I have two more grievances however, one slight and one serious.

Though considered to be a "hot" artist amongst comic fans, I cannot sink my teeth into Joe Quesada's rendition of Daredevil. Where Daredevil should be sleek and balanced, Quesada's Daredevil is cartoony and awkward. He tries very hard to imitate his obvious hero, former Spider-man artist Todd McFarlane, with his use of funky, impossible proportions and hundreds of feet of chaotic rope no person could possibly manage. He should have studied the styles of Dave Mazzuchelli or even John Romita Jr. to see how it is done. Trying to turn Daredevil into Spider-man didn't fly.

Most serious of all, however, is that this trade paperback does not complete its intended story. Rather it reprints only 3 of 5 issues, leaving us not only dangling, but forcing us to purchase another trade paperback containing all 5 (3 of which we've already purchased). So, if you do not agree with my opinions of Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada, at the very least heed my warning not to purchase this incomplete tale, and instead pick up a copy of the completed version contained in MARVEL'S FINEST: DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES.

I think this series of Daredevil stories caught more attention because Kevin Smith wrote it, not because long time DD readers wanted to see a good story with Daredevil in it. Indeed this story is quite over-written with a story that goes no where but in endless circles. Several supporting DD cast members get trashed in this story and you might be repulsed by how out of character Daredevil is in this book. In one scene, he throws a child off the roof. I don't care how much praise has been given to Smith. He can not make good movies and he can not write comics. I hope a future writer is able to repair the damage caused by Smith and make Daredevil a great comic again.

I picked up this series a couple of days ago and I can not say enough about it. The art is truly breathtaking and the inking is equally (if not even more) stunning. But the story is the meat for the mind to chew on, too. Kevin Smith, this is perhaps the best series I have read in the past year. This reminds me what this genre is capable of doing. You involve spirituality, romance, loyalty, betrayal... and it is all so well-written.

Do yourself a favor. BUY THIS ISSUE! It will NOT disappoint you, I believe.

Kevin has brought DareDevil back in action whit a brilliant story, a must for all comic enjoyers!

No, Marvel Comics should NOT have released this in paperback form. The story was inconsistent and unfinished. Not a single trace of a true "ending." I was disappointed with the way this book was rushed to publication without the thoughts of the reader's confusement. I would gladly return this book for a full refund if I could. I would recommend "Daredevil: Visionaries" as an alternative.

It probably cost them a fist full of cash and the deadlines Kevin Smith and the gang kept made Amtrak look good, but they pulled off something people were starting to think Marvel was incapable of anymore: creating a dark brooding version of one of their popular but sinking heroes. Now if they can only hire somebody on the same par to save Spiderman. With that said, yes, the story had a slightly off ending. Yes, it broke some rules. But, you know, that's what rules are for when you're dealing with costumed vigilantes. All around, the series deserves a couple big ol'e devil horns up in my book. The art was some of the best on the comic shelves; the dialogue actually sounded human and there was never a story that showed Bullseye looking as freakishly insane before. Marvel needs to see what the boys in the Daredevil corner are doing as a wake up call. The long-standing characters need to mature a little more to keep up with their audience. Create some new ones to attract the next generation, but let the adults have the super heroes they grew up with. The only thing I want to know is, are we going to have to wait as long as we did for issue 8 for the movie version of DD?

The reason that I give this book only four stars is because it is a reprint of the first three issues in an eight issue story arc. Othe than that the book is perfect. Kevin Smith really does this book justice. Anyone who wants to read a comic that is as good as the great Frank miller's run should absolutely pick this up. Kevin finally makes a character truly interesting and exciting for the first time in years. and Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti's art make a very striking visual statement. It is very exciting and fun to look at. Overall a very impressive book but i felt that it was more for the people who have the first issues signed or something and do not want to read them for fear of damage. Also check out Daredevil: Visionaries for the full eight issue storyline