Books
Special thanks to Peter James Gallacher for his info on the books and his
reviews.
Daredevil (Movie Adaptation)
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By Greg Cox, based on the screenplay by Mark Steven Johnson
With picture insert from movie
$6.99 US
$9.99 CAN
From Onyx, a division of Penguin Putnam (C)2003
ISBN 0-451-41080-7
Length: 250p.
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JUSTICE IS BLIND
Blinded in a tragic accident, Matt Murdock discovered that the radioactive isotope responsible for his condition also
heightened his other senses, creating an acute awareness of his surroundings that enables him to "see" with more
clarity than those with sight can possible imagine.
By day, Matt Murdock is an attorney for the downtrodden souls of New York City, fighting the good fight against
corrupt political and corporate machines to the fullest extent of the law.
By night, Matt Murdock wages a different kind of war. With his heightened senses to guide him through the seedy
labyrinth known as Hell's Kitchen, he joins the battle against the criminal underworld in order to dispense justice
to those the law cannot touch.
Related Link: Interview with Greg Cox
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Elektra (Movie Adaptation)
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By Yvonne Navarro, based on the screenplay by Zak Penn
With picture insert from movie
$6.99 US
$8.55 CAN
From Pocket Star (c) 2005
ISBN 1416505059
Length: 288p.
Elektra Natchios died, once. But the beautiful, dangerous heiress was resurrected and recruited by a mysterious group who trained Elektra in the art of combat, then cast her out when her anger and lust for vengeance became more than they could bear. Now she works as a paid assassin -- the very best that money can buy, notorious for her lethal speed and precision. Elektra is careful to treat each assignment as just another job, providing a service she can perform better than anyone else.
When Elektra is hired to eliminate an attractive, friendly widower and his young daughter, she finds that things aren't so simple anymore. Soon Elektra is engaged in an all-out war with the powerful criminal organization known as The Hand for the lives of one man and his child -- but the ultimate struggle may be for Elektra's soul....
Related Link: Interview with Yvonne
Navarro
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Elektra Junior Novel (Movie Adaptation)
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By Stephen D. Sullivan, based on the screenplay by Zak Penn
With picture insert from movie
$4.99 US
$6.99 CAN
From HarperKids Entertainment (c) 2004
For ages 9-12
ISBN 0060787066
Length: 144p.
Driven by the rage she has felt ever since her mother's untimely death, Elektra has become the world's most dangerous assassin. After her wise mystical-arts mentor sends her away for her bad attitude, Elektra must take any assignments she can find. But when Kirigi, the leader of a group of ruthless hired guns called the Order of the Hand, sends Elektra to kill a man named Mark Miller and his young daughter, Abby, she decides to befriend and protect the pair instead. Now Elektra must battle the evil ninjas of the Hand while struggling with her own troubled past. Will she be able to defeat Kirigi and save Mark and Abby, or will this change of heart destroy her?
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Daredevil: Predator's Smile
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By Christopher Golden
With Illustrations by Bill Reinhold
and Cover by Matt Wagner
$5.99 US
$7.99 CAN
From Byron Press Multimedia (C)1996
ISBN 1-57297-010-3
Length: 400p.
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DAREDEVIL BATTLES BULLSEYE AS NEW YORK BURNS!
An arsonist's twisted handiwork claims hundreds of lives in the roughest
neighbourhood in New York-Daredevil's turf. Daredevil digs up the root of the
problem and comes up with a ruthless crime boss bent on brutally wrestling
control of New York's underworld from the Kingpin of Crime.
The new crime boss's enforcer? The bloodthirsty Bullseye, master assassin with
a pathological enmity for Daredevil. Bullseye takes to his work with deadly
efficiency, killing his way towards the Man Without Fear
Daredevil is forced to ask for help from the Kingpin-his deadliest foe-before
Bullseye's fatal obsession and an explosive gang war destroy the city he's
sworn to protect.
(This novel's events occur in between DD#233-#234)
Review by Peter James Gallacher:
(*** 1/2) three and a half stars
A plain and simple good read. Daredevil has always struck me as a
character with literary potential. One of the strengths of the comic
has always been the rich supporting cast and Golden uses them to the
fullest. Karen Page, Ben Urich, Turk, Sister Maggie and Foggy Nelson
are all there. The Black Widow also makes an unexpected appearance.
Other surprise players are Betsy and Melvin Potter (aka, the
Gladiator). Golden's portrayal of the Gladiator is one of the book's
high points.The only area in which the book falls seriously short is
in the villain department. No, not the Kingpin or Bullseye (they're
great...i only wish there was more of them!), but Gary Wiezak. Who?,
you ask. Exactly. Who indeed. I mentioned in my review of What Savage
Beast that Golden tackles the continuity problem differently the PAD
and the approach directly affects the story...and also leads to Gary
Wiezak. Golden states that this story takes place between Daredevil
#233 and #234, therefore the reader knows that nothing significant can
happen to most of the characters in the story, because we've read
about them after Daredevil #234. This makes Gary Wiezak stick out like
a sore thumb. The reader knows Wiezak, who is the key antagonist, is
going down (and hard) because in the world of comics he's a nobody.
Now this might not be so bad if it wasn't for the fact that Wiezak is
written as a two-bit loser in waaaay over his head. If Daredevil can't
take this guy out he should seriously consider an other profession.
Without a strong lead villain, an otherwise well written book suffers.
Fortunately the host of other strong characters makes up for Wiezak's
deficiencies. Daredevil fans should enjoy the book and consider it
worth the cash.
Related Link: Interview with Christopher Golden
Related Link: Interview with Bill Reinhold
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Daredevil: The Cutting Edge
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By Madeleine E. Robins
With illustrations by Max Douglas (Salgood Sam)
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A mysterious marauder called "The Cutter" is murdering innocent people in Hell's
Kitchen - Daredevil's turf. But the man without fear may find that this is a foe
he cannot face, for the Cutter has been enhanced by a revolutionary new procedure
that makes him immune to Daredevil's superhuman senses.
(Putnam) (0-425169-38-3)
SC, 272 $6.50
Related Link: Interview with Madeleine E. Robins
Related Link: Interview with Salgood Sam
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Daredevil Vs Kingpin In The King Takes A
Dare
Become Daredevil or Kingpin in this unique adventure book by James Ward.
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Here Comes... Daredevil!
This black and white book reprints classic DD tales.
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The Marvel Superheroes
Review by Peter James Gallacher:
(***) three stars
As a collection of four short stories, The Marvel Superheroes has its ups and downs.
(***) three stars
Blind Justice, by Kyle Christopher, is a solid little pre-Miller Daredevil story. Christopher spends much of the
story successfully taking us into the blind, yet radar-sense enhanced, world of the Man Without Fear. The story is a
quite readable, though not inspiring, little adventure that should entertain most readers. |
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Spider-Man Super Thriller: Deadly
Cure
By Bill McCay
Byron Preiss Multimedia
A scientist finds a way to create perfect humans, heal the lame and cure the sick. Dr. Aron Esterhazy's new formula
can even turn the ordinary people into superbeings. Everyone who finds out about it wants it-but who will control it?
Spider-Man wants to make sure the serum dosen't wind up in the worng hands . . . but it may also cure his Aunt May.
Hobgoblin wants to become a superpowered player . . . but it may also allow him the revenge he seeks. The Kingpin
wants it to create an army of super- thugs . . . and cure his wife. Daredevil wants to keep it out of the Kingpin's
control . . . but it may also restore his sight. One person will use it. One person will die. But who? (Thanks to
Jason Barker for this info...)
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Marvel Illustrated Book
This black and white book reprints "The Fellowship of Fear" and "The Stilt-Man Cometh!".
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