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Forrest · Lowlife Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1439

Let's quantify! Razz

Actually, some of the long individual issue review threads scare me. So, here's to Becky.

Personally, I love her new direction. It's something many other writers should have done. Daredevil needs a more diverse regular cast. Why create new characters when there are excellent ones like Becky gathering dust?
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fox_limbo · Humanity's Fathom Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 335

Well, seeing as how other people have not accounted for their vote, I'll para-phrase, in my own way.

This is a very good idea.

Becky Blake's character will make for more of a diverse cast of characters, and will add to larger stories, to one way or another. I enjoyed her return in Brubaker's first issue (DD# 82 for those who aren't looking) and was quite happy to see her return.

This, among other things is one of the nuances that Mister Brubaker had brought to this title.

The Privateer · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:34 am Post subject:

As a Vol.2 only, she is a totally new character to me. I've read Kuljit's profile of her, but that is all I know. I have zero emotional attachment to her at the moment, so I am totally open to how she is used in the book. I await to see some character fleshed out. On the basis that I'm expecting some slight exposition on her history, I'd imagine that she will be a "new" character for most of the newer (Vol2) DD readers, either those still on from Bendis!'s reign or Bru-Newbies, so I'll probably be able to develop an opinion of her in about a year or so. Obviously for you Vol 1 disciples she is old news, but new direction (apparently!).

EDIT: I haven't voted as it would be inaccurate.
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Forrest · Lowlife Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1439

Clayton Blind Love · Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:32 pm Post subject:

Great that she is back. Oh wait! Is Ed gonna kill her? Shocked

Then it would be Ed Smith. Razz

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Stephan · Humanity's Fathom Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 303

Becky was enamored of Matt in times past. Wonder if she still harbors such feelings? The villain responsible for Becky's handicap (the name of this Frank Miller-created brute escapes me at the moment) should be reintroduced. Becky was never afforded an opportunity to confront this fiend.

Forrest · Lowlife Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1439

See, a major reason I posted this was to hear why someone might not like Becky's new direction/inclusion... and here someone voted no, without leaving a comment. Razz

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Stephan · Humanity's Fathom Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 303

I have no misgivings about Becky's inclusion as a supporting character, Forrest. But her elevation to partner (something which ordinarily requires years of dedicated effort to achieve) strains credulity. It is unconventional to say the least.

Forrest · Lowlife Joined: 07 Dec 2004 Posts: 1439

Stephan · Humanity's Fathom Joined: 30 Sep 2004 Posts: 303

Becky certainly has demonstrated her loyalty to Matt (unlike some who were conspicuously absent during his imprisonment), and she has tremendous potential as a supporting character. But her elevation to partner is an unprecedented step (it has hitherto always been Nelson & Murdock) and appears abrupt.

Incidentally, other notable supporting characters should also be reintroduced. Willie Lincoln comes to mind. Kathy Malper, the plainspoken DA. How about Nyla, Matt's cohort in the Nocenti era?

Acerbus · Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:37 am Post subject: Meh...

Pointless character, made no better by her inclusion in Volume 2 and subsequent promotion from token secondary disabled character to partner in the lawfirm. If Ed Brubaker has good stuff planned for her, then great, but otherwise, one more person soaking up dialogue that could be bare-bones and exchanged between main characters will have a deleterious effect on any book. Modern comic books aren't compressed enough as it is, without inane subplots involving supporting cast.

Foggy, himself, is given much too large a role in the book. In Frank Miller's run, he took the wind out of the character's sails a bit, and made Foggy what he is: a supporting character.

The Privateer · Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:46 am Post subject:

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Darediva · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:06 am Post subject:

Solid Snake PAC · Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:48 am Post subject:

What's the big commotion about Becky? She's been freaking helping Matt in his case since he got in prison. I think that's a favor enough to put her name in the firm. I'm happy to see her back, haven't seen her since..well actually I've only known her since the Miller run.

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