Daredevil Vol. 5: Out [Paperback]

Brian Michael Bendis (Author), Alex Maleev (Illustrator), Manuel Gutierrez (Illustrator), Terry Dodson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Daredevil; The Devil Inside and Out | Publication Date: February 1, 2003

When Matt Murdock's most guarded secret is sold to a tabloid newspaper, Daredevil's secret identity is exposed to the world! How far will the Man Without Fear go to reclaim his life?

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Comics (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785110747
• ISBN-13: 978-0785110743
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #774,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TODAY'S BEST MAINSTREAM COMIC, March 27, 2003

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adam david (new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daredevil Vol. 5: Out (Paperback)

Be warned: This collection may cover Daredevil #32-40, but Daredevil hardly appears at all. There's only a brief appearance by a super-villian, and that's by the fourth-string Mr. Hyde. There are cameos galore, but of the appearances by Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Elektra, Jessica Jones and the White Tiger, only Spider-man does any real "super-heroing". The story doesn't advance or conclude with a big battle royale and a resolve where our hero saves the day and the world is put right, but with...well, find that out for yourself.

This is the best Daredevil storyline since Born Again.

Read Underboss before this to get the full story. In breif: Daredevil's secret identity has been outed by a tabloid newspaper (whose source is also an unconventional surprise). The repercussions are real and, no, there won't be a resolve with both Matt Murdock and someone else disguised as Daredevil appearring in the same place at the same time.

Bendis' strength as a writer of dialogue and creating memorable, vital characters is at its' peak here. Matt Murdock creates his own problems and ruins good opportunities because of his own flaws, not some super-baddie vowing revenge. Maleev's artwork is dark, gritty, moody and somber: an ideal match for Daredevil (and the colors by Matt Hollingworth and even the lettering by Richard Starkings are also well-suited and noteworthy).

Bendis and Maleev as a creative team for daredevil is so effective and evocative because they were both clearly influenced by Frank Miller. However, they are are not just aping Miller, they're embellishing. Their vision for Daredevil will forever change the character and in time may be remembered as just as important as Millers'.

The only drawback is the artwork in the last White Tiger story. It's okay, and it's a good story but without Maleev, it's just not the same, and it would have been really interesting to see what Maleev would have done with the story-line.

Pick this up. It's not just the best mainstream comic today, it may be the best thing in the entire field.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Character Driven, Intense Super Hero Tale, March 11, 2003

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M. Illarmo (Allston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Daredevil Vol. 5: Out (Paperback)

Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, faces the worst nightmare for masked adventurer when the front page of the tabloids proclaim to the world that he is Daredevil. His life is upended, the media is camped outside his aprtment and hounding his every mood, and Foggy tells Matt that maybe he should quit. This story plumbs the depth of the character, Matt not Daredevil, and what compels Matt to put on the costume. Very few baddies in this volume, it's all about Matt and Foggy, which isn't a bad thing. Guest appearances include Luke Cage, Jessica Jones (ALIAS), the Black Widow, and Spiderman.

The pencils by alex maleev are incredible. His work constantly improves with each issue of Daredevil he draws. Buy this book. Bendis' best Daredevil story so far.

If this is your first Daredevil book, I suggest picking up "Underboss" before you read this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Daredevil's world comes crashing down!, December 28, 2010

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Ian - See all my reviews

This review is from: Daredevil Vol. 5: Out (Paperback)

In his first story, Underboss, Brian Michael Bendis told a riveting tale of a young gangster trying to usurp the Kingpin's crown. After his plan was ruined, Sammy Silke turned himself into the F.B.I. In exchange for protective custody, he gave the feds some serious information: Daredevil's secret identity! One of the agents sells the story to the tabloids, and pretty soon Matt Murdock's world is turned upside down! Bendis pulls out all of the stops for this one, cementing him as one of the best writers to have ever worked on the title. And this was only his second arc! He takes a very realistic approach to this story, showing how being outed to the public affects not only our hero, but his friends as well. The other great thing that Bendis addresses here are the legal ramifications of this outing. Think about it: a lawyer by day, and a vigilante by night. Yup, horn-head is in deep doo-doo! Maleev continues to impress with his dark and gritty style, which is pitch-perfect for Bendis' stories. I highly recommend this one!