01/09 - [Diggle interview]
CBR's Dave Richards spoke with DAREDEVIL writer Andy Diggle about SHADOWLAND and what to expect when DAREDEVIL: REBORN comes our way in January...
30/08 - [Power Man 2 First Look]
Your First Look At Shadowland: Power Man #2!Marvel is pleased to announce your first look at Shadowland: Power Man #2, from red hot writer Fred Van Lente and up-and-coming artist Mahmud Asrar! Who is this new Power Man and how can he defeat both Luke Cage and Iron Fist? This newfound vigilante problem on the streets of Shadowland is worsened when the villains from Luke Cage and Iron Fist's past show up to take the heroes down! The battle for the soul of New York continues in Shadowland: Power Man #2!
And for fans who missed out on the first issue of this electrifying series, Shadowland: Power Man #1 Second Printing Variant hits store shelves this September!
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #2 (JUL100575)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by MAHMUD ASRAR
Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Rated T+ .$3.99
On-Sale . 9/15/10SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL108137)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Pencils & Cover by MAHMUD ASRAR
Rated T+ .$3.99
FOC . 9/2/10, On-Sale . 9/22/10
30/08 - [Fan Expo 2010 Report]
Fan Expo 2010 in Toronto has come and gone, and I was able to go downtown on Sunday. After hearing about the crowd problems on Saturday (where Marvel announced some titles, see news from 28/08), I was hesitant to try Sunday. My sister wanted to come along to see some of the Sci-Fi actors who were there. So we met up, headed downtown and reached the convention centre at 11:40AM.
The lineup was already out the door and down the street, almost the length of the convention centre itself. I had told my sister that if the line was too long, we'd head back home. But suddenly, the line started moving fast.
The organizers were moving people in blocks, to keep the crowd under control. We finally got around the convention centre, up the ramp towards the CN Tower. The sun was blazing. We were sweating like crazy.
The doors were ahead. We thought when we were allowed to get through them, we would buy our tickets. And we were wrong. There was an equally long line inside, wrapping like a snake in a queue. And it wasn't single file... everyone was just rammed together, so people who were behind us were now ahead of us, etc.
Needless to say, we spent almost 2 hours in that line. I don't even want to know how long people waited on the Saturday. First thing we did inside was sit down. ;)
After our little break, we made our way to the back, where the artists were. We passed by the Marvel booth, because I wanted to see if editor Stephen Wacker was there. No luck.
So, we headed to the back, looking for Paul Azaceta and Paolo Rivera. We found Paul Azaceta first, but he was doing an interview. So I patiently waited and got him to sign an issue of DAREDEVIL.
I then found Paolo Rivera, and asked him to sign two covers he did. He said "Oh, you're the first person to bring DAREDEVIL to sign." I meekly said he was my favourite character and I run a DD web site. He asked what it was called. I said manwithoutfear.com and he said "Oh, cool, I've been there. You sent lots of traffic my way to my blog. Thanks!"
I asked him if Marvel would make any posters of his covers, but he didn't know. I told him his covers were very popular with DD fans.
So, on our way, we did some shopping...
I wanted to buy a Daredevil wallet, from Comic Wallet, so I bought this one:
I also got a Bowen Black Widow mini-bust for $20:
Finally found the Figure Factory DD figure for $10:
And bought some DD hardcovers of Man Without Fear and Born Again (some cool extras in these!)
Afterwards, we made our way back to the Marvel booth. I was feeling pretty tired by this point. I saw that Agent_M himself was there, so I nervously asked if he was who I thought he was. We chatted for a bit about the announcements from the day before. He had some images that he hadn't uploaded, but he didn't have them on his computer to show me! Then I noticed Stephen Wacker was there too, so I headed over to talk to him.
Introducing myself at these shows is always nerve-wracking for me, because, first of all, I'm not some egomaniac who thinks these guys even know who I am. I'm just some guy who runs a site. I said my name to him, and he didn't recognize me. So then I said "Daredevil site" and then he knew. We chatted about the announcements. He asked me if i was okay (I was feeling very tired after the waiting in line and now I was pretty nervous too). Then he said there was a guy dressed as Matt Murdock who was a "Shadowland" version with red eyes. He looked around and the guy was still in the Marvel booth. He called the guy over, and he introduced me to "Matt Murdock". The guy said his name was Matt (it really was!). When the guy heard who was in front of him... oh boy.
I'm sure Stephen Wacker will never forget this, but Matt Murdock started saying "Oh my god, I've wanted to talk to you forever! I'm so happy to meet you. I've wanted to apologize to you and I hope you're not upset with me."
Turns out, Matt Murdock was one of the guys who had planned a DD movie many, many years ago and had been sending me updates about the project. Matt explained to me that one of his friends had been sending emails posing as him and had been lying to me about it! So he wanted to apologize for that. I told him many people did not believe they were really working on a movie, but he said he really did have a script. We talked a bit more about Bendis and Brubaker's runs. Nice guy.
I remembered that I had brought a Condorman novel with me to show Stephen Wacker, so he got a kick out of that. We did discuss the SHADOWLAND: AFTER THE FALL one-shot (where he told me Antony Johnston was writing it) and DD: REBORN is 4 issues... And I told him many people were upset with the changes going on... And he knew that, but he said "you just tell everyone we are fans of DD and the stuff coming up is really good." I didn't press him about anything following REBORN. It's not like he was gonna tell me anyway. He had to go to something at the booth, so we shook hands and I left for the day. He thanked me again for my support of DD.
It was a very tiring show. Hope you guys enjoyed this frantic write-up of what I remember...
28/08 - [Daredevil Reborn]
As I first reported on Twitter as the news broke... At today's Fan Expo in Toronto, it was announced that there will be a 4-issue limited series entitled DAREDEVIL REBORN, coming in January, by Andy Diggle and Davide Gianfelice, with covers by Jock!
Also, the fallout from SHADOWLAND will be called "SHADOWLAND: AFTER THE FALL", that is coming in December, with a cover by David Finch.
If you'd like a quick look at the covers/promos, check out here and here!
Here's the report from CBR!
More details coming soon... as the promos will be released shortly.
UPDATE: Jock has posted the cover on Twitter, so here it is!
27/08 - [Lots of Previews]
Lots of cool previews to update today... check out the following:
The Thunderbolts Enter Shadowland In Thunderbolts #148!Marvel is pleased to present your new look at Thunderbolts #148, from red hot writer Jeff Parker and rising star artist Declan Shalvey! The Thunderbolts enter the realm of Shadowland! Luke Cage heads into Shadowland to quell his old friend Daredevil.s madness. When things get too out of hand, Cage calls in the Thunderbolts. But will this squad of super-powered ex-cons save the day or revert to their old ways? Find out in Thunderbolts #148!
THUNDERBOLTS #148 (JUL100576)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover by FRANK MARTIN
Rated T+ .$2.99
FOC . 8/26/10, On-Sale . 9/15/10
Here are more previews, of SHADOWLAND #3 and SHADOWLAND: ELEKTRA #1!
SHADOWLAND #3
SHADOWLAND: ELEKTRA
23/08 - [DD509 2nd printing]
Daredevil Continues Shadowland's Non-stop Sell-Outs!The blockbuster hit of the summer, Shadowland, continues as Marvel is pleased to announce that Daredevil #509 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at a retail level) and will return with Daredevil #509 Second Printing Variant! From the red hot creative team of Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston and Roberto De La Torre, a new world order has taken over Hell's Kitchen as Daredevil's Shadowland stronghold continues to grow! Matt Murdock's former friends and allies are trying desperately to bring The Man Without Fear back to his senses, but can anyone put an end to Daredevil's reign of terror?
Don't miss Daredevil #509 Second Printing Variant; your new chance to get a look at this blockbuster event that will change Daredevil and the Marvel Universe forever!
DAREDEVIL #509 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL108027)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE & ANTONY JOHNSTON
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by J.M. KEN NIIMURA
Rated T+ .$2.99
FOC . 8/26/10, On Sale . 9/15/10
20/08 - [More on DAREDEVIL future]
If you'd like more details on DD's future come November... check out what Tom Brevoort had to say on CBR:
I should never be surprised by the reactions [of] our audience at this point, and yet time and again, week in and week out, they surprise me. We've been promoting "Who is the new Man Without Fear?" for something like three weeks now, and yet everybody is surprised that "Daredevil" is ending. One pretty clearly follows the other, so I was sort of taken aback by the response to the solicits being, "Oh my gosh! 'Daredevil' is ending!" What did you expect was going to happen when we asked who the new Man Without Fear would be?
More at CBR, along with some exclusive pages from DAREDEVIL #510 by Marco Checchetto!
20/08 - [Blood on the Streets 2 Preview]
Marvel is proud to present your first look at Shadowland: Blood On The Streets #2 (of 4) from the red-hot creative team of writer Antony Johnston and artist Wellinton Alves! Continuing the run-away smash hit of the summer, Shadowland, a rogue faction of The Hand is mysteriously killing off mobsters untouchable by the law and it's up to the unlikely team of Silver Sable, Paladin, Misty Knight and The Shroud to find out if they're working for Daredevil! Will this twisted murder mystery unite the quartet, or place them in each other's crosshairs? Can this controversial crew put aside their differences before a war between The Hand and the mob sets New York ablaze? Find out in Shadowland: Blood On The Streets #2 (of 4)!Fans and critics agree, Shadowland: Blood On The Streets is a hit!
"Antony Johnston, brings his A game yet again to the table with this Shadowland tie-in" - CosmicBookNews.com
"Blood on the Streets delivers everything an tie-in should; it tells a story that is interesting in and of itself while adding richness to the supporting event. I.m totally looking forward to more of this next month!" - TheOtherMurdockPaper s.com
"It's a well put-together issue, both in terms of artwork and writing, and I'm really interested to see just how the rest of this storyline plays out. Highly Recommended!" - Adam Chapman, Comixtreme.com
Plus, don't miss Shadowland: Blood On The Streets #1 Second Printing Variant; your new chance to get in on the ground floor of this pulse-pounding action packed series!
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #2 (of 4) (JUL100572)
Written by ANTONY JOHNSTON
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by FRANCESCO MATTINA
Rated T+ .$3.99
On Sale . 9/8/10SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #1 (of 4) (JUL108023)
Written by ANTONY JOHNSTON
Pencils and Cover by WELLINTON ALVES
Rated T+ .$3.99
FOC . 8/26/10, On Sale . 9/15/10
Be sure to check out all the recent previews of SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #1 and SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #1 as well!
19/08 - [Ghost Rider First Look]
Your First Look At SHADOWLAND: GHOST RIDER #1!Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Shadowland: Ghost Rider #1 from rising-star writer Rob Williams and superstar artist Clayton Crain! The red-hot comic blockbuster of the summer, Shadowland, continues as the Spirit of Vengeance makes his debut after being summoned by the Kingpin. In an attempt to change the tides of war, Ghost Rider must travel to Japan and take on the unrelenting might of the secret ninja organization known as The Hand. Can Ghost Rider storm into the belly of the beast and make it out in one piece? Find out in Shadowland: Ghost Rider #1!
SHADOWLAND: GHOST RIDER #1 (JUL100573)
Written by ROB WILLIAMS
Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Rated T+ .$3.99
FOC . 8/26/10, On Sale . 9/15/10
17/08 - [Daredevil Ending]
In today's November solicits that I've posted, you'll notice that a certain long-running Marvel title has its final issue in November. I won't discuss any story elements here, since the solicits are still spoiler-filled... but Daredevil will end with issue #512. Of course, this doesn't mean THE END... DD will return... trust me.
You can also discuss this on the very popular Message Board, where hundreds of DD fans visit every day! Well, not really, but it sounds impressive.
13/08 - [Lots of links]
It's been a while, so here are some DD-related links I've been posting on Twitter and Facebook...
Newsarama looks at the history of DD's costumes here
Interview with Mark Millar about the new Ultimate DD at CBR
Marvel.com looks at DD's team-ups in Unlimited Highlights here
A look at pages from ELEKTRA SAGA that were brand new for that
edition...
Some cool custom DD figures by Sillof here
Marco Checchetto gives us a sneak peek of DAREDEVIL 510 at his blog
My compilation of 100 things you may not know about Daredevil
Some rare Marvel flyers at the Geppi Museum
Artists give their rendition of DD's costume
The SHADOWLAND
hub is always updated
13/08 - [Sneak peeks]
Editor Stephen Wacker posted some sneak peeks on Twitter tonight... check out:
SHADOWLAND #3 variant cover!
Page from SHADOWLAND: ELEKTRA #1!
12/08 - [More 2nd printings]
Marvel is pleased to announce that both Shadowland #2 and Shadowland: Bullseye #1 have sold out at Diamond (although copies may still be available at a retail level) and will be returning with Shadowland #2 Second Printing Variant and Shadowland: Bullseye #1 Second Printing Variant. Fans can't get enough of the biggest summer comics event of the year and this second straight sell-out is proof! Darkness has shrouded Hell's Kitchen and everything you thought you knew about Daredevil is about to change!First in Shadowland #2 Second Printing Variant, from the superstar team of Andy Diggle and Billy Tan, the battle for the soul of New York continues and it's up to Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Spider-Man and Moon Knight to ensure the neighborhood's survival. With each issue raising the stakes, there's no telling who will make it out of Shadowland alive!
Then, in Shadowland: Bullseye #1 Second Printing Variant, the secrets of the world's most deadliest assassin are finally revealed! For years he's haunted Daredevil's life, violently striking the Man Without Fear in the places that hurt like hell. Now, with his life as an Avenger behind him, find out the true story behind Bullseye's past.
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Shadowland and all its tie-ins as each issue continues to sell out in record times! Who will be the dangerous new player that could tip the scales? Will the Kingpin be the savior of Hell's Kitchen? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Shadowland #2 Second Printing Variant and Shadowland: Bullseye #1 Second Printing Variant!
SHADOWLAND #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN108163)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Pencils and Cover by BILLY TAN
Rated T+ .$3.99
FOC . 8/12/10, On-Sale . 9/1/10SHADOWLAND: BULLSEYE #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL108012)
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Pencils and Cover by SEAN CHEN
Parental Advisory .$3.99
FOC . 8/19/10, On Sale . 9/8/10
10/08 - [The End for Daredevil?]
Another day, another teaser... this one was released only with the words "The End" on a pic with DD's 4 costumes set ablaze... and the date "November 2010".
So is it teasing the end of SHADOWLAND, or DD: END OF DAYS?
06/08 - [New Man Without Fear - Kraven]
And the week ends off with Kraven...
Who will be the new Man Without Fear?
Shadowland brings a major change to the Marvel Universe!
But wait!
If you put all the teasers together, there's a space missing... what can that mean?
06/08 - [Daredevil 509 Preview]
DAREDEVIL 509 ships next week and here's a preview, by Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, and Roberto De La Torre!
06/08 - [Blood on the Streets 1 Preview]
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #1 ships next week, and here's the preview!
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #1 Preview
04/08 - [New Man Without Fear - Falcon]
Two updates in a day from from Marvel... now featuring Falcon.
Who will be the new Man Without Fear?
Shadowland brings a major change to the Marvel Universe!
03/08 - [New Man Without Fear - Black Panther]
And another teaser from Marvel... featuring Black Panther.
Who will be the new Man Without Fear?
Shadowland brings a major change to the Marvel Universe!
03/08 - [New Man Without Fear - Gambit]
As expected, here's the next teaser from Marvel... featuring Gambit.
Who will be the new Man Without Fear?
Shadowland brings a major change to the Marvel Universe!
02/08 - [New Man Without Fear - Nova]
Looks like the teasers for the "new Man Without Fear" that I mentioned during Comic-Con are now being officially released. Check out the one for Nova... expect the teasers for Kraven, Falcon, Gambit etc. to follow... and notice how they will be connected to form one image.
Who will be the new Man Without Fear?
Shadowland brings a major change to the Marvel Universe!
02/08 - [Unusual Suspects: Power Man]
The Unusual Suspects feature at CBR continues, this time with Power Man. There are profiles on Luke Cage, Iron Fist, the new Power Man, and Shang Chi!
30/07 - [Bullseye Preview]
Learn more about Bullseye in the new one-shot SHADOWLAND: BULLSEYE!
30/07 - [DD:BW 1 Preview]
DAREDEVIL: BLACK AND WHITE ships next week, and here's the great preview!
29/07 - [Shadowland 2 Preview]
Here's a preview (lettered) of SHADOWLAND #2, which ships next week! There are two covers (so far), by Andy Diggle & Billy Tan!
28/07 - [Shadowland: DotS 1 Preview]
Newsarama has an advance preview (lettered) of SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #1, which ships in August, by Jason Henderson & Ivan Rodriguez!
27/07 - [Power Man Preview]
Here's an advance preview of SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #1, by Fred Van Lente and Mahmud Asrar!
23/07 - [A New Man Without Fear?]
At this weekend's COMIC-CON, there have been three teasers shown so far at Marvel panels... one had Nova, one with Falcon, and the other had Gambit, and both said "A New Man Without Fear?". More details and pics coming soon... but the Avengers panel said there WILL be a new man without fear once SHADOWLAND ends... hmmm...
UPDATE: You can now add Black Panther and Kraven the Hunter to the list...
UPDATE: Some of the teasers are now online here at CBR
My guess is that this is a "What If?" event, not what Marvel is trying to lead us to believe.
19/07 - [UnusualSuspects:BotS]
The Unusual Suspects feature continues on CBR, and this week it's on the mini SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS. There are profiles of Silver Sable, Misty Knight, Paladin and Shroud!
16/07 - [More Sell-Outs]
Both SHADOWLAND #1 and DAREDEVIL #508 are going back for new printings!
Due to extraordinary demand, Shadowland #1 Second Printing Variant has sold out of its entire print run before copies even shipped to retailers. Marvel is determined to keep this book in stock and Shadowland #1 is going back to press yet again and will return with Shadowland #1 Third Printing Variant! There's a battle for the soul of New York and Marvel's newest villain makes his gut-wrenching debut. Now with an all-new cover from fan-favorite artist Ben Oliver, the Shadowland #1 Third Printing Variant is a must own! Marvel is also pleased to announce that Daredevil #508 has also sold out at Diamond and will return with Daredevil #508 Second Printing Variant!"It's great to see this corner of the Marvel U getting so much attention. We hasn't seen this much reorder activity since Marvel Zombies!" adds David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice President of Publishing, Sales and Circulation. "The orders for the second printing came in much higher than we expected, and the sales on Daredevil also far exceeded our overprinting. It's similar to what we just experienced with X-Men: Second Coming where the excitement and demand grew month after month."
Don't miss these upcoming issues.
SHADOWLAND #2
SHADOWLAND: BULLSEYE #1
SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #1
SHADOWLAND: POWER-MAN #1
DAREDEVIL #509Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on these books as the series is poised to change the landscape of Hell's Kitchen and the Marvel Universe!
SHADOWLAND #1 THIRD PRINTING VARIANT
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by BILLY TAN
Cover by BEN OLIVER
Rated T+ .$3.99
FOC . 7/22/10, On-Sale . 8/4/10*Note: Retailers should get their orders in as early as possible for Shadowland #1 Third Printing Variant as this will be printed before the Final Order Cutoff date. See next week's Marvel Mailer for ordering information.
DAREDEVIL #508 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN108053)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE & ANTONY JOHNSTON
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ .$2.99
FOC . 7/29/10, On Sale 8/18/10
14/07 - [LittleBIGPlanet Elektra]
Two weeks ago we saw the Daredevil costume from LittleBIGPlanet... now here's a look at Elektra!
12/07 - [SHADOWLAND #2 First Look]
An unlettered first look of next month's SHADOWLAND #2 has been released by Marvel... check it out at CBR:
09/07 - [SHADOWLAND: What The--?!]
Marvel has produced another SHADOWLAND video, but this one is less serious than the one yesterday, as you will see...
09/07 - [DD#508 Preview]
The DAREDEVIL 508 preview is already here! Have a look if you don't mind being spoiled...
08/07 - [SHADOWLAND: DotS Preview]
The SHADOWLAND news keeps on coming, as we now get a sneak peek at the SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW debut issue by Jason Henderson and Ivan Rodriguez!
Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #1 Preview
08/07 - [SHADOWLAND Music Video]
Marvel.com has produced a music video to help promote SHADOWLAND...
08/07 - [Unusual Suspects: Daredevil]
CBR's Dave Richards has a new feature this week, showcasing what police profiles would look like for all the characters in SHADOWLAND. First up is editor Stephen Wacker and Daredevil-related characters...
08/07 - [SHADOWLAND in USA Today]
SHADOWLAND is getting mainstream press, as USA Today interviewed editor Stephen Wacker about the whole storyline... as Daredevil embraces his darker side...
07/07 - [SHADOWLAND #1 Sold Out!]
SHADOWLAND #1 was on sale today in Canada, but the rest of the world gets it tomorrow... but that didn't stop Diamond and Marvel from revealing that the debut issue has already sold out! Two new covers for a 2nd printing will be available on July 28th, so get your orders in by the 15th at your store.
Media Release -- After an immediate sellout at Diamond, Marvel is pleased to announce that Shadowland #1, by the red-hot creative team of Andy Diggle and Billy Tan, will return with two second printing variants! Featuring the stunning interior art of artist Billy Tan on the covers, Shadowland #1 Second Printing Bullseye Assault Variant showcases the shocking cliffhanger ending to Shadowland #1, while the Shadowland #1 Second Printing New Costume Variant exhibits the all-new Daredevil costume. With Shadowland #1 hitting shelves everywhere tomorrow, fans should get to their stores early to secure a copy before they're all gone!With the unprecedented success of Shadowland #1, fans can't miss these upcoming Shadowland tie-ins!
DAREDEVIL #508
Written by ANDY DIGGLE & ANTONY JOHNSTON
Pencils by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
On Sale 7/14/10SHADOWLAND #2
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Pencils by BILLY TAN
On Sale 8/4/10SHADOWLAND: BULLSEYE #1
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Pencils by SEAN CHEN
On Sale 8/4/10SHADOWLAND: POWER-MAN #1
Written by FRED VAN LENTED
Pencils by MAHMUD ASRAR
On Sale 8/18/10SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #1
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Pencils by BONG DAZO
On Sale 8/25/10Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Shadowland and it's tie-ins as the series is poised to change the landscape of Hell's Kitchen and the Marvel Universe! Prepare yourselves for the birth of Marvel's newest villain as the battle for the soul of New York rages on!
*Note: the New SHADOWLAND #1 SECOND PRINTING NEW COSTUME VARIANT will be printed in fewer quantities.
Also, retailers should get their orders in as early as possible as these sec printings will be printed before the Final Order Cutoff date.
SHADOWLAND #1 SECOND PRINTING BULLSEYE ASSAULT VARIANT (MAY108147)
SHADOWLAND #1 SECOND PRINTING NEW COSTUME VARIANT (MAY108148)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN
Rated T+ $3.99
FOC . 7/15/10, On-Sale . 7/28/10
06/07 - [SHADOWLAND #1 Variant]
If you've checked out the preview for SHADOWLAND #1, you'll have noticed that in addition to the variant we already knew about, there's a black and white cover variant as well. It's not listed on any shipping list and didn't appear in the original solicits. I asked Marvel for some info on it and they let me know that it's a special Marvel Retailer Resource Center exclusive variant. Retailers who are subscribed to this service through Marvel will get copies of this variant shipped to them in August. So, if you really want this cover, it's going to be difficult to obtain... expect to pay quite a bit for it.
SHADOWLAND #1 B&W Variant cover
02/07 - [SHADOWLAND #1 Preview]
The full lettered SHADOWLAND #1 preview is now up! SPOILERS AHEAD! Less than a week to go... (thanks to CBR for preview)...
01/07 - [LittleBigPlanet Daredevil]
Marvel has posted the Daredevil costume that will be available for download for LittleBigPlanet!
30/06 - [Bullseye Sneak Peek]
Editor Stephen Wacker posted another preview on Twitter today, this time it's a page from Shadowland: Bullseye by Sean Chen!
24/06 - [Shadowland Promos]
Be sure to visit your comic shop this week, just in case they've ordered a free SHADOWLAND double-sided promo poster. One side has the Spidey/Punisher teaser image, and the other has the Wolverine teaser with Bullseye's mask. It's 2 feet by 3 feet and is shipped rolled.
Also, if you've ordered the SHADOWLAND variant cover, it's going to be a 1:10 ratio.
23/06 - [DD Reprint for $1]
If you're never read the Bendis/Maleev run on Daredevil, now's your chance to start. Today marvel is releasing a reprint of Daredevil #26 for $1 under its Marvel's Greatest Comics initiative. Once you're done, you can read the next issue for free on Marvel.com! If you need help on collections of the material, please give me a shout!
19/06 - [Lots of SHADOWLAND!]
No, I'm not talking about all the tie-ins, I'm talking about a special promotion Marvel is doing for SHADOWLAND. Check out these details at Bleeding Cool. That's quite the assurance from Marvel that they want this to do well! Retailers can get an almost 80% discount.
18/06 - [Daredevil 509 Sneak Peek]
Editor Stephen Wacker posted a pic from Daredevil 509 on Twitter today... have a look at this uncoloured page by Roberto De La Torre!
ManWithoutFear.com Daredevil #509 Sneak Peek
17/06 - [Daredevil 508 First Look!]
A non-dialogue preview of DAREDEVIL #508 has been released today... check out Roberto De La Torre's version of the new DD costume!
Marvel is proud to present your first look at Daredevil #508, a vital chapter in the Marvel Universe-shifting epic known as Shadowland! Red-hot writers Andy Diggle and Antony Johnston, along with red hot artist Roberto De La Torre, prepare the Marvel Universe for the birth of its greatest villain yet. The long time judge and jury to the criminals of Hell.s Kitchen has just become their executioner! But just who will step in to save them? The answer will rock your world in Daredevil #508!DAREDEVIL #508 (MAY100590)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE & ANTONY JOHNSTON
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated T+ .$2.99
FOC . 6/24/10, On Sale . 7/14/10
ManWithoutFear.com Daredevil #508 First Look
16/06 - [DD501-507 Summaries]
We're less than a month away from SHADOWLAND! As part of the site's database, there are summaries written for most of the issues (added when I get time). All of the recent DAREDEVIL issues are available. Here's a recap of those summaries! SHADOWLAND is coming...
DAREDEVIL #501
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Continuing from Dark Reign: The List - Daredevil #1, Daredevil #501 is the first issue by the new team of Andy Diggle
and Roberto De Le Torre.
Daredevil sits atop a church, listening to a priest at the memorial service for the 107 people killed by Bullseye in
the previously mentioned Dark Reign: The List one shot. Daredevil believes all the deaths were his fault, as he stood
by and let it happen when he had an army at his command who could have stopped it. Master Izo drops by, not wanting
to really hear all the guilt-talk from DD. When you have lived as long as I have, Izo says, you learn the world
keeps on spinning, even after your mistakes. Daredevil asks if one sacrifice could make things right... one life to
save many... Izo tells DD throwing himself off the roof won't bring Bullseye's victims back. But Daredevil suddenly
reveals that he wasn't talking about himself... The Hand need a sacrifice as part of their initiation... and Izo is
that sacrifice. A horde of Hand ninjas, dressed in their new uniforms, attacks Izo. Izo battles valiantly, but is
overcome and taken prisoner.
Meanwhile, at the offices of Nelson, Blake and Murdock... Foggy, Becky and Dakota debate whether Matt had anything to
do with Judge Walden's death (again, see the Dark Reign: The List one shot). Nobody has seen Matt since he
joined The Hand. Foggy feels guilty for not being there for his best friend. He's afraid he's shoved Matt off a cliff...
and he's still falling...
Later, at an disclosed office in midtown Manhatten, Turk meets with the Kingpin. The Kingpin tells Turk that he is
not needed as lieutenant anymore, and Lady Bullseye sneaks up behind Turk to place a sword on his throat. Kingpin
tells Turk he knows about the betrayal when he told Daredevil where the Owl's hostage (Dakota) was in issue #500.
Because of Turk, the Kingpin does not have The Hand at his control. Turk tells him to make his death quick. Instead,
Kingpin tells Turk he will give him mercy. Lady Bullseye is surprised as well. Turk quickly runs out of the office.
Kingpin calms Lady Bullseye down by telling her sometimes a more effective attack is not one that is overt. Let his
enemies think he is not worthy of attention. Maybe they can trick his enemies into destroying each other.
Beneath New York, Daredevil and The Hand have Izo chained up. Izo declares how lousy of a judge of character he
was... he had told Stick that Matt and someone else were the only two adepts capable of taking down The Hand. They
argue back and forth, with DD saying The Hand is a cave where he must stay... because in tha cave he has no friends
that can be harmed. Hell's Kitchen answers to me, he says. The Hand initiation demands a sacrifice... and DD punches
Izo right in the chest so hard, that Izo goes flying across the room, breaking his shackles in the process. Against a
wall, Izo is declared dead by one of The Hand high priests. It is done. The Hand bows before their new leader... Lord
Daredevil.
DAREDEVIL #502
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At an underground clinic in Harlem, Leland Owlsley -- The Owl -- is paralyzed in his bed. The nurse caring for him is
trying to convince the Owl that he needs to eat. The clinic is run by Doc Parker, who appeared in Ed Brubaker's run
(#103). Several of the Owl's Lieutenants enter the room and tell the nurse to scram.
With the Owl out of commission, the 3 Lieutenants tell him that they are taking over. Owl suspects that someone put
them up to this. Dennison, one of the men, wanted to tell Owl to "...your face, out of respect, like... but respect
only goes so far, y'know?". He places a rat on the Owl's face and says "From here on out, you're on your own."
Meanwhile, Daredevil is jumping across rooftops, but Matt figures out he is dreaming when he confronts Dakota, Milla
and Elektra, all taking turns scolding Matt... telling him he will never change. Matt awakes from his nightmare as we
find him sitting on a throne in the Hand's lair. Black Tarantula and White Tiger wonder if Matt is okay. White Tiger
needs to talk with Matt alone. Matt orders all the others (except Tarantula) to leave. White Tiger is outraged that
Matt killed Izo. Matt asks BT "You haven't told her?". BT responds that the walls have ears...
In a separate room, Izo's body is on a bed. Matt reveals that Izo can control his heartbeat, enough to fool the
others. BT uses his healing powers on Izo, and the old Master rises from his coma. Matt tells Izo to get out of the
lair quietly, or else the whole charade will be over. They are going to work to destroy the Hand from the inside...
but Matt doesn't know how he's going to do it.
Elsewhere, at the New York County Criminal Court, Foggy and Becky are awaiting the verdict on a case involving
police officers. The judge has received the verdict from the jury (not guilty), but he soon overrules the verdict and
declares the defendants guilty as charged. Foggy is out of his mind with rage. He accuses the judge of being a Norman
Osborn cronie, like Judge Walden was (see The List). Foggy is led away by court officers as he's charged with
Contempt of Court.
In midtown, the Kingpin meets with the Owl's former Lieutenants. They wonder why they didn't just kill Owl, but
Kingpin has a plan for him. Dennison wonders why he should be working for Kingpin now and demands to run his own
empire. Lady Bullseye appears from the shadows and chops off his head.
Back in Hell's Kitchen, WT and BT detail how Norman Osborn is influencing the police in NYC. DD wants to find out
more about this...
At the Oscorp Cargo Dock, a drug shipment is exchanging hands, when the NYPD show up to make some arrests. But then
it seems that the police themselves are in on it and are about to kill one of the mob buyers, to make it seem like
the cops did a great job. Before the cop can pull the trigger, his hand and wrist fall to the ground, severed from
his arm.
Daredevil, BT, WT and The Hand descend on the area. Daredevil says "Take them all."
DAREDEVIL #503
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Continuing from last issue, Daredevil, Black Tarantula, White Tiger and
The Hand all descend on the Oscorp Cargo Dock and subdue the corrupt
SWAT and policemen. BT explains to DD how Norman Osborn's fingers are
all over this drug deal. DD tells White Tiger to dump the one million
dollars worth of heroin into the river.
One of the Hand ninjas has a sword to a policeman's throat. White Tiger
checks on the cop who had his hand chopped off last issue. He needs
medical attention fast. The cops plead for their lives. The ninja waits
for the kill order from DD... WT asks DD "You chose this path.
The question is how far are you willing to take it?"
At the law offices of Nelson, Murdock and Blake, Foggy dumps a pile of appeal case files onto
Becky's desk. With Foggy disbarred (see last issue), Becky is working on an appeal. Dakota
shows up and hears the news. Becky says since she is the only one running the firm, she won't
be able to afford Dakota's PI services. Dakota checks some mail and is shocked to learn her
PI licence has been revoked. The three know something fishy is going on... first Matt, then
Foggy and now Dakota.
Back at the Oscorp Cargo Dock, Detective Kurtz goes over the crimescene with a CSI. They
determine that there were police issue bullets used, but no return fire. There's bloodstains
from 15 different people. But no bodies. It doesn't make sense, Kurtz thinks... why would a
dozen cops up and disappear in the middle of a drug bust?
From atop a building looking over the Dock, White Tiger is worried about what has transpired.
BT thinks the cops deserved their fate... WT thinks there could have been a better solution.
The reader is left to wonder what did DD decide to do with the corrupt cops...
Elsewhere, in Chinatown, DD meets with Master Izo, who is in hiding. Izo is perplexed... he
doesn't know what DD plans to do next. Izo wants DD to destroy The Hand from within. DD does
not want to be Izo's puppet. DD tells Izo he should leave NYC now... if The Hand finds out
Izo is still alive, things could get bad for Izo... which Izo in turn says would be bad for
DD. DD asks if that is a threat. Izo laughs and says DD is so easy to manipulate because he
doesn't back away from a threat. As Izo leaves, he tells DD that he's not the only one who
knows that about him. DD wonders what Izo means by that...
Later, in Manhatten, a bus full of cons is supposed to be headed to Ryker's Island. But the
cops in charge stop the bus and order the cons to get out. One of the cops meets with two men
named Mosley and Todd. The cop tells the men to make his "injuries" not too severe. But
Mosley and Todd have other plans and double-cross the other cop and kill him. The cons want
to know what is going on. They are told that The Hood has arranged their early release and
they are now indebted to him -- by staying in NYC and handing over half of whatever they earn
on the streets.
Later, Mosley and Todd pay a visit to the Kingpin, only to find KP disposing of several
former henchmen of the Owl, who disagreed with the new arrangement. The men tell KP that the
bus full of cons work for them now... but they are wondering why half the men think they work
for the Owl and the other half think they work for the Hood. KP tells the men they should
never, ever question him again. The men leave in a hurry. Lady Bullseye comes out of the
shadows and asks KP the same question. KP wants to know why Norman Osborn is allowing the
Hood to operate with impunity.
Back at the inner sanctum of The Hand, DD is addressing his ninja. If the cops will not be
trusted, then The Hand should be the force in charge. The Hand will take back the streets.
But, DD says there must be boundaries. He calls the ninja who sliced off the cop's hand. DD
says that line must not be crossed. In shame, the ninja impales himself on his sword before
DD can stop him. DD says to White Tiger that this isn't what he wanted. She replies that "you
joined a league of assassins, what did you expect?"
She ominously says "And if you think things are ugly now... how much worse do you think
they're going to get?"
DAREDEVIL #504
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Daredevil sits in his underground Hand lair, and one of his architects presents some blueprints to him. The site in Hell's Kitchen from "Dark Reign:
The List - Daredevil" has been purchased and all permits have been acquired. DD wants this site, "Shadowland", to be built within 3 months. The
architect expresses his shock at the timeline, but will use the resources at his disposal to get the job done.
Black Tarantula enters the room as the architect leaves. He says it's too bad about DD's friends. DD doesn't know what he's talking about. BT is
surprised that DD doesn't know about Foggy getting disbarred and Dakota losing her license. DD tells BT to gather all the men. They are going into
action tonight against Norman Osborn.
At NYPD's Precinct House 18, Detective Alex Kurtz and Officer Lowrie are visited by one the Hand ninjas. The ninja tells them that the precinct is in
Hand territory and it should be abandoned. If not, it will be considered an act of war. Lowrie is about to draw his gun, but he is knocked
unconscious. Kurtz says aloud "I think we got ourselves a ninja problem".
Midtown. Lady Bullseye and Kingpin are watching DD and the Hand's activities. KP wants to watch the Hand and HAMMER destroy each other, and then he
can pick up the pieces. Lady Bullseye thinks this is all a game and wonders why she can't just kill DD. KP says DD still has a role to play. He tells
Lady Bullseye to blend in and kill only police and HAMMER...
At Avengers Tower, Norman Osborn gets word that Mayor Jameson needs HAMMER's help to root out The Hand. Bullseye (as Hawkeye) wants in the action,
but Osborn tells him he has to sit it out because of his past failures. He will send in a company of HAMMER troops...
Meanwhile, at the Excelsior Hotel, Foggy and Dakota are on a mission to blackmail Judge Kramer. They bang on a door and find the judge with a young
girl. The girl leaves while Dakota and Foggy ask who is behind his recent actions (getting Foggy disbarred and having Dakota lose her license). They
ask if it's Osborn. The judge puts his head in his hands... no, it's not Osborn. It's Wilson Fisk. Dakota and Foggy need to find Matt, right away.
In Hell's Kitchen, HAMMER troops are moving in. DD stands atop a building, telling all the people below that a person under Osborn's employ (namely
Bullseye) massacred over 100 innocent people. This is where they draw the line. He instructs HAMMER to fall back and there will be no bloodshed. But
Lady Bullseye is sneaking around and kills one of the police snipers and throws him off the building. This sets off the battle...
The next morning, Dakota and Foggy find one of the HAMMER troops in the war zone. They ask him where everyone is... HAMMER, the police etc. He says
The Hand dragged them away. It was horrible as they were dragged away screaming. Dakota wonders aloud what has become of Matt.
In the underground Hand lair, White Tiger asks DD if it was worth it... HAMMER will come down harder on them. DD says they'll be ready once
Shadowland is complete. Black Tarantula says there's no way it will be built in time. DD says it better be. BT will be in charge while DD is away. He
is going to Japan to attend to Hand business, and he's taking White Tiger with him. She asks what to do with their "guests". DD says to keep them on
rations. It is then revealed that DD is keeping HAMMER and police captive in cages in the lair. He is not worried that they will run out of room to
keep all the prisoners. Once Shadowland is complete, there will be a bigger prison.
DAREDEVIL #505
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In a private jet over the Pacific Ocean, Matt and Angela Del Toro are on their way to meet with the Hand at a summit in Japan.
Angela doesn't see the point of the summit. If there are people who oppose Matt, they should be cast out. But Matt says he needs all
five Daimyo's (regional warriors) support before he can execute his plan. Angela is now Daimyo of North America. Matt needs her
support, but Angela wonders if it's the right choice.
JIGOKU-CHU CASTLE. JAPAN.
Makoto (Eurasia), Takashi (Japan), Yutaka (Africa)... three Daimyo of the Hand are practising their archery. They are interrupted by
a gunshot which destroys the target. Bakuto (South America) announces himself. He is younger than the other three. Bakuto is not
happy that Matt is now in charge. He is warned that he must abide by the unanimous Daimyo decision. He is told his old sensei,
Izanagi, understood the importance of this. Bakuto reminds them that Izanagi is dead... and they are no longer unanimous. Yutaka and
Bakuto are about to draw weapons when they are interrupted by Matt and Angela.
All the Daimyo kneel before Matt, except for Bakuto. Matt gathers all the men and tells them that he knows many of them don't trust
him. But he doesn't care. He is their Shogun and they must obey. He hopes in time he can show he's worthy of their respect.
Bakuto interrupts the speech and lets Matt know they need a leader who is uncompromised. Angela mutters that she knows who he's
thinking of. Bakuto and Angela almost start fighting when they are stopped by Matt. He tells Bakuto that he can air his grievances
at the summit tomorrow. Now it is time for rest.
LATER. SOMEWHERE BENEATH JIGOKU-CHU CASTLE.
Sitting around a pit (like one Elektra once had to endure), the three Daimyo discuss the night's events. Yukata mentions that the
second adept is appointed. But now they have a new problem... namely Bakuto.
MANEKI NEKO CASINO.
Bakuto is rolling dice and is having lots of good luck. Later, with some of his men in his limo, he tells them that he needs to show
the other Daimyo the error of their ways. He also tells how he killed his old sensei Izanagi. He didn't even give Izanagi the honour
of killing himself with seppuku. He shot him in the face.
Back at the castle, the three Daimyo realize their years of planning might be undone by Bakuto. They need to act tonight. They say
Murdock is blind to his true role in this... and to the real power behind the Hand. He may yet turn Bakuto. If not... they will kill
him.
The next day, at the summit, Matt tells the Daimyo that The Hand has not changed with the times... that is why they reached out to
him. They have degenerated into a gang of common killers-for-hire. He offers them a purpose, a way to bring justice. With their
resources they can effect real change in the world, with their contacts in high positions. Bakuto says he is betraying every one of
The Hand's ideals. Matt tells him he should think twice about accusing his Shogun of betrayal. He killed Master Izo... his friend...
to prove his loyalty. Bakuto also is not quite impressed that a woman is a Daimyo. Matt tells him that they once appointed Elektra
to lead them. The Daimyo say they have learned from their mistakes. Matt says they should retire and meet again after the banquet.
LATER. THE GREAT HALL.
The Daimyo are eating, but Bakuto is eating way too fast for the other's liking. He wants to be away from the corruption, he says.
Suddenly, Bakuto starts seeing demons... and is taken away to his quarters. Angela and Matt don't know what has happened. Matt can't
smell any poison (or bad sushi). Matt says he needs to get Bakuto to trust him.
Later, Matt, in costume, sneaks to Bakuto's room. He tells him that he has come unseen. Matt senses that Bakuto's heart is beating
like a jackhammer. Bakuto is still seeing demons. Matt realizes some magic must be at play. Bakuto swings his sword and chops an arm
of a member of the Hand. Matt turns to realize the room is now full of Hand soldiers, with their swords at the ready.
DAREDEVIL #506
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Continuing from last issue, Bakuto is under the influence of magic and is seeing visions of DD as a demon, as the Hand ninja attack. While DD tries
to convince Bakuto that he isn't behind the attack, several ninja are dispatched. Sensing their defeat, a ninja throws a flash bomb. DD chases after
one of the ninjas while Bakuto waits. A ninja emerges from the shadows and places a sword on Bakuto's neck.
Daredevil chases down the ninja outside and subdues him. He asks who is behind this attack. The Hand ninja says "Those who walk... the Left Hand
Path. From Shadow we came, and to shadow we return." The ninja then dissolves.
Back at Bakuto's room, he defends himself, but quickly is on the ground awaiting a deathstroke. Daredevil returns and saves Bakuto with a well thrown
billy club. The ninja dissolves. Bakuto is not convinced that DD is not behind the attacks and is just pretending to save his life to gain his trust.
Later, DD and White Tiger walk the halls. DD wants WT to be in charge of security for Bakuto as all his men have been killed. All the Daimyo have
been called to the
Great Hall. DD
knows it's an inside job but can't let the events destroy his work so far... the Hand has to be united. The discussion turns to magic, where DD talks
about the "Left Hand Path"... the ancient quest to achieve divinity through black magic.
Later, in the Great Hall, Matt tries to get a confession from one of the Daimyos, and then all will be forgiven. Bakuto gets up from the table,
seething at the discussion. Matt listens for any changes in the heartrates of the men, but none is acting guilty (or are hiding it well).
Outside, Bakuto tells one of his men that Matt is behind the attack and is perplexed that none of the others realize this. He says that Matt will
learn that he is not the only one with "hidden blades at his command".
Later that night, Matt is in bed and is groggy. He realizes he can smell Elektra's scent in the room. "Elektra" tells him that something inside him
needs to be cut out. She stabs him with a sai. Matt awakes with a startle, only to find out he is bleeding. Was it really a dream?
Underground, all the Daimyos (except Bakuto, of course) are secretly meeting again. They are unhappy with the turn of events... a different approach
is needed. They need to focus on Matt's sense of decency to manipulate him. Another hooded figure enters, saying that Matt just needs to be wound up
and pointed in the right direction... but why has he been chosen to lead them? The mysterious person is told to not question... only to carry out the
mission. The hooded figure is asked... "Does he begin to suspect?"
The hood is pulled down... "Suspect me? Hell, no. As far as Matt's concerned... I'm as pure as the driven snow."
It's the White Tiger.
DAREDEVIL #507
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JIGOKU-CHU CASTLE, JAPAN
The Hand Daimyo conspiring against Daredevil are watching the hero's
movements through Makoto's "third eye" abilities. DD is outside on a
rooftop, brooding. But he quickly has company, as Bakuto's men attack.
The Daimyo wonder if they should intervene, but decide that if DD can't
defeat a ninja-kill team then he's not the man they thought he was, and
their years of careful planing will be for naught.
BENEATH THE CASTLE
While DD battles outside, the Daimyo tell White Tiger to make her move
now while Murdock is distracted. Bakuto is in his chambers taking tea
with his lieutenants...
BACK OUTSIDE
Daredevil continues to battle Bakuto's ninja team. The Daimyo wonder if
they can trust
White Tiger... they reveal that
without Black Tarantula's healing factor, her Hand conditioning
reasserts itself. And they also reveal that it was White Tiger who planted
the seed of Shadowland in Matt Murdock's mind.
INSIDE BAKUTO'S CHAMBER
Bakuto and his men await news of Matt Murdock's death and hear a knock
at the door. The door is opened only to find White Tiger. She quickly
breaks the neck of one of Bakuto's men, and then another. She grabs a
sword off the wall and attacks Bakuto...
BACK OUTSIDE
DD is outnumbered but is disposing of many of the ninja. The Daimyo
wonder how Murdock will react to Bakuto's death... will he believe he
know has total control of The Hand? DD battles the last ninja and tries
to save him from falling to his death. He demands to know if it's Bakuto
or one of the other Daimyo who is behind the attack. The ninja cuts the
line holding him, without answering.
BAKUTO'S CHAMBER
White Tiger gets the better of Bakuto and stabs him in his stomach,
making it appear that Bakuto has performed Seppuku (ritual suicide).
White Tiger walks outside the chamber and DD comes smashing his way
through a windor. She pretends that she has been looking for him. He
says that he was attacked by ninja carrying Kusarigama, Bakuto's
signature weapon. White Tiger directs DD to Bakuto's chamber, lying that
she found Bakuto "like this". She says that after Bakuto saw his attack
on DD had failed, he didn't see any other way out. The other Daimyo
appear, demanding to know what has happened. DD reveals the plot against
him, but he thinks the way it has played out is a little too neat. White
Tiger convinces DD that his planned outcome has occured... the
unification of The Hand. He wonders if cold blooded murder is the
answer. She says that The Hand is full of murderers and that's why DD
joined them, to turn them away from this path. It's decision time, she
tells DD. "You decide how this plays out. You." After a few moments, DD
decides that she's right and they've got what they came for. They can go
home.
LATER
DD and White Tiger are leaving on their jet. The Daimyo reveal
everything is going according to plan... Matt Murdock thinks himself to
be in control.
Matt tells White Tiger that he is appointing Black Tarantula as South
America Daimyo. WT says "I'm sure he'll be... thrilled."
As the jet leaves, the Daimyo reveal themselves...
"And so Murdock returns to set his destiny in motion, and with it, the
fate of all mankind. In Shadowland, the tree of our ambition shall bear
bitter fruit, and Snakeroot shall reign supreme."
The Snakeroot were last seen in the Elektra: Root of Evil mini-series,
and were thought to be no more...
16/06 - [Past DD artwork]
Picked up a curious back issue on the weekend called "Marvel: Portraits of a Universe" from 1994, and in issue #3 were some cool pin-ups that I had never seen before. These are recreations of pivotal moments in the Marvel Universe.
Daredevil Against Himself, by Ray Lago
Death of Elektra, by Paul Johnson
Elektra vs. Daredevil, by Frank Quitely (under his real name Vincent Deighan)
15/06 - [September solicits]
The September solicits are now up on the site, and there are 9 SHADOWLAND-related issues, in addition to other DD-related titles. There's a new premiere edition hardcover of the Echo: Vision Quest arc, and the second Daredevil by Bendis/Maleev Ultimate Collection. Black Widow debuts the new creative team and lots more.
ManWithoutFear.com Daredevil September 2010 Previews
14/06 - [DD507 help]
If you've read DAREDEVIL 507 and are still unclear about the last page, have a quick read of this brief info blurb I wrote for it.
SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!
The Snakeroot ninja clan made its debut in the "Fall From Grace" storyline which ran in Vol.1 #319-325. This arc is well-known for being the story that brought back Elektra into DAREDEVIL comics and also for the change to Daredevil's armoured costume. It was written by Dan Chichester with artwork by Scott McDaniel and Hector Collazo. The Snakeroot seemed to be a high ranking sect, which had influence in many of the dealings of the Hand.The Snakeroot sect of the Hand was led by Lord Daito. He wanted to create a warrior; an assassin on the level of someone who used to be one of them... namely Elektra. Using information from a disgraced US army general, "TNT" Kenkoy, they found a top-secret virus called "About Face" that could be used to transform anyone afflicted. They then kidnapped SHIELD Agent John Garrett, who after the events of ELEKTRA: ASSASSIN, had Elektra's "dark essence" residing in his mind. The Snakeroot infused the essence into their warrior named Erynys. The "About Face" was going to be used to help the process. Stone, from the Chaste, and Elektra, came down from their mountain hideout to stop the process. Elektra had been living with the Chaste since her resurrection in DAREDEVIL Vol.1 #190. While battling the Snakeroot, Elektra killed Erynys, but caused the "dark essence" to return to her. The Snakeroot made their getaway, but now Elektra was not allowed to return to the Chaste because of her return to the dark side.
In the mini-series, ELEKTRA: ROOT OF EVIL, also by the same team of "Fall from Grace", the Snakeroot had to regroup as Lord Daito performed Seppuku because of his failure with Erynys. Daito had used the Snakeroot's ceremonial sword Sakki, which was now impure. Tekagi took over as leader of the Snakeroot. He had to cleanse the sword by killing three innocent people (a Nobel prize winner, a priest and an activist).
Since Elektra was now cast out of the Chaste, she had formed her own order of six. She learned of the Snakeroot's plans and sent her recruits to stop them. All the new recruits perished. Elektra went after the Snakeroot in vengeance. Elektra and Tekagi were left to battle alone in the end, with Elektra besting Tekagi by killing him with the Sakki sword. The Snakeroot was no more.
Until now, that is...
What connection the current Snakeroot has to the old remains to be seen in SHADOWLAND.
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Also, please check out the SHADOWLAND hub, which keeps you up-to-date on everything SHADOWLAND. Less than a month to go!
If you haven't read the recent issues, also be sure to read the SUMMARIES of issues #501-507.
14/06 - [Al Williamson passes]
Sad news today as former DAREDEVIL artist (and STAR WARS, EC Comics and tons more) Al Williamson has passed away. Many creators cite him as one of their influences in this industry. Williamson had a long stint on DAREDEVIL (issues 237, 239-240, 243, 248-257, 259-285, 287-289, 293-300, 349, 366) and of course, DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR over John Romita, Jr.'s pencils. Here's a great page that showcases his talent:
11/06 - [Is DD a killer?]
Marvel released another Shadowland teaser today, and things don't look too good for Bullseye...
10/06 - [New SHADOWLAND teaser]
Marvel has released a new SHADOWLAND teaser, this time with DD. Has our hero become the greatest Marvel villain?
10/06 - [New Widow team]
BLACK WIDOW will be getting a new creative team in September. Replacing Marjorie Liu and Daniel Acuna will be the team of Dwayne Swierczynski and Manuel Garcia. More details at:
06/06 - [Lots of links]
While there hasn't been much in terms of "news" over the past few weeks, there's plenty of DD-related info that I've been posting on Twitter and Facebook...
Of course, the Daredevil 507 Preview is here, so check that out!
Thunderbolts editor Bill Rosemann and writer Jeff Parker talk about SHADOWLAND at CBR
While not related to DD, here are some pics of some mystery novels written by Robert J. Ray about his Private
Investigator named "Matt Murdock".
Mark Millar says his new Ultimate Daredevil will be a 12-year old boy who wears the yellow costume... Newsarama
Some really cool DD customs at Rotobox's Marvelous Masterpiece Tribute Series
Neil Harbisson can only see in black and white... but he can hear in color
Really good article on David Mazzucchelli at Comics Journal
World Record Frank Miller cover auction brings in over $100K
Here's a pic of DD wearing DKNY from a 2005 issue of Complex Magazine...
Marjorie Liu shows a sample of Black Widow #1's script
Comics You Should Own's flashback of Daredevil #283-300
Andy Diggle shows his lettering proofs on his iPad...
Cool DD vs Karate Kid sketch by Ron Salas
Parody of Daredevil by Alan Moore
The second Bendis/Maleev Ultimate Collection will ship in September
Sho Murase's Elektra/DD pin-up art from Girl Comics #3
Daredevil #1 Original Art for sale!
Want a case of factory fresh Daredevil #186 comics?
04/06 - [Daredevil 507 Preview]
The DAREDEVIL 507 preview is finally here, courtesy of CBR! The conclusion to "Left Hand Path" will surely reveal what it's in store for SHADOWLAND, which begins next month!
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26/05 - [Shadowland Checklist]
The official SHADOWLAND checklist was printed in today's PREVIEWS magazine (with an accidental omission of SHADOWLAND: GHOST RIDER) and the only real change from what I've had on the site is December's DAREDEVIL #513. In total there are 31 issues! The inside foldout cover has 4 tie-ins displayed, and there is a SHADOWLAND section in the magazine.
So, here it is, your SHADOWLAND Checklist!
SHADOWLAND #1 (of
5)
DAREDEVIL #508
SHADOWLAND #2 (of 5)
DAREDEVIL #509
SHADOWLAND: BULLSEYE #1
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #1 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #1 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: THE DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #1 (of 3)
SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #1 (of 3)
SHADOWLAND #3 (of 5)
DAREDEVIL #510
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #2 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #2 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: THE DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #2 (of 3)
THUNDERBOLTS #148
SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #2 (of 3)
SHADOWLAND: ELEKTRA #1
SHADOWLAND #4 (of 5)
DAREDEVIL #511
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #3 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #3 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: THE DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #3 (of 3)
THUNDERBOLTS #149
SHADOWLAND: GHOST RIDER #1
SHADOWLAND: SPIDER-MAN #1
SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #3 (of 3)
SHADOWLAND #5 (of 5)
DAREDEVIL #512
SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #4 (of 4)
SHADOWLAND: POWER MAN #4 (of 4)
DAREDEVIL #513
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