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What do you rate DAREDEVIL #1? |
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Dimetre Underboss
Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 1366 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:00 am Post subject: |
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It felt so good to read an issue of Daredevil that had a brighter tone, and where Matt actually got to smile from time to time. I wasn't for restarting Daredevil at #1, but it really does feel like a much needed new beginning. Big props to Waid, Rivera and Martin for pumping new life into my favourite character. |
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Man_Without_Fear_ Flying Blind
Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 4 Location: Reading, Pa.
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Daredevil #1 is an excellent issue. I like where Mark is taking both Matt, and Daredevil. And the art is beautiful. And yes, Matt kissing the mob boss's wife is one of the best moments of this issue. Mark's writing is excellent. He's one of the best in the industry right now. Can't wait for Daredevil #2. _________________ I am the Man Without Fear. |
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Cassecou Flying Blind
Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Posts: 5
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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- Man_without_fear : "Matt kissing the mob boss's wife is one of the best moments of this issue." Same for me.
- Dimetre : like you, I enjoy the brighter tone.
- Gee : I'm 38yo. Reading DD since I was 8. I live in France where it was hard to get imported comics thus I own around 700 issues.
My fav DD period is mazzuccheli's.
Fav heroes/series : Daredevil, Batman, Grendel, Death, Preacher, Sandman, Shade the changing man, Hellblazer, Sin city, Team 7 & old x-men stories.
Gee, if you have series to recommand, I'm always curious. |
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theunrealstudios Playing to the Camera
Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Posts: 137 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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i won't go on and on about what i liked but to keep it simple and short i thought this was refreshing. For years i was in love with the alternative colours and shades used in Maleevs art (still is my favourite DD artist) and truth be told i was uncomfortable with the drastic change but it works for this and i must admit when I'm at fault i was wrong. The brilliant writing in here is that it's all once again, one big tragedy setup by Waid and Wacker and i can't wait to see how Matt's going to fall and recover. As much as i miss the idea of Matt becoming a villain after Shadowland i think it will be "interesting" to see this cheerfully glib and ignoring Matt go back to suffering another nervous breakdown. Is that wrong? Naw, like any good Shakespearean story, i enjoy tragedy for what it is from time to time and what it means to society but what i enjoy even more is the stories of a man who may fall but never gives up. The inspiring stuff that Matt Murdock provides. Anyways i'm getting corny, without fear i knew this would be a great run as i smiled through reading my favourite hero in this latest read. A+ work to the DD Team and i look forward to what they have to offer in the future. |
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Cassecou Flying Blind
Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 4:19 am Post subject: |
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+1 on the Shakespirian side of DD. |
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Darediva Wake Up
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1208 Location: Hell's Kitchen South, Arkansas, USA
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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tmckenna wrote: |
Hey Darediva, did you catch the shout out?
Impressed,
Tom |
Yes, actually had it spoiled on Twitter! I can't believe that I got a shoutout and a letter to the editor in a #1.
That was just the epitome of cool for me.
Oh, yeah...the art, the writing, the color...all superb. I'm a very happy camper.
Just try to wipe this smile off my face. _________________ Alice
Those who throw dirt merely lose ground. |
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Man_Without_Fear_ Flying Blind
Joined: 15 Jul 2011 Posts: 4 Location: Reading, Pa.
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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Darediva, that's so cool that you're letter was published in the letters page. Your letter was both inspiring and touching. Just like Daredevil himself. Great stuff. _________________ I am the Man Without Fear. |
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Dimetre Underboss
Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 1366 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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I think it was cool that the name "Darediva" got mentioned in the comic itself. |
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Darediva Wake Up
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1208 Location: Hell's Kitchen South, Arkansas, USA
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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Finally got a copy of DD#1 today, and want to know the most fun part? I got to ask 3 young men (guessing they were around 10-11) if they knew DD was relaunching. They did. I asked if they wanted to see something really cool about it, and showed them the letter in the back, and my name there, then pointed to my t-shirt with our Team Darediva Foundation Fighting Blindness logo on it.
All three: WOAH!
Me: Big grin. _________________ Alice
Those who throw dirt merely lose ground. |
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qtmxd Playing to the Camera
Joined: 19 Sep 2010 Posts: 149
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Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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I may just be showing my age and my preferences, and mean no disrespect to all those who liked this issue. As a reminder, this is feels like another version of the Karl Kesel/Cary Nord run (http://daredevil.omegacen.com/DaredevilKesel.html), another attempt to clean up the darkness, though I frankly liked Nord's art better. This bright cartoon style just isn't DD for me.. not even close. It's not just the simplicity...Mazuchelli and Romita,Jr. were both on the simple side, but always retained the pulp darkness. Similarly, Nocenti and (to my mind, unfairly maligned) Chichester had sci fi and fantasy super hero elements that I would be happy to see more of, but not like this. Bendis was brilliant, and Brubaker was a solid follow-up before the travesty of Shadowland (proof that darkness can also be marketed to younger readers). I'll keep taking a look to maybe see him win a few fights for a change, but I'm just not the market for this. |
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DredJAw Flying Blind
Joined: 19 Jul 2011 Posts: 6 Location: Ottawa
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Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:26 am Post subject: |
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To be honest, I'm torn on this issue.
I like Waid. I thought he had some real clever moments and a couple witty lines. It was certainly a refreshing change from the dark tones of the comic for the last decade. However, THAT'S what I liked about DD! I love Maleev's art... I love the real pain, and torture that Matt was going through. That's what I like(d) about Daredevil. He was a real tragic character.
I'll admit, I really didn't like mob-wife Kiss. I thought that was the epitome of cheesy (actually no, the Spot is the epitome of cheesy). However, the issue started to get better as it went on. I wasn't sold on Paolo's art either but I'll give it more time.
At the end of the day, it wasn't a bad issue or anything, just a tone and feel that I have to get used too. A different change of pace. Hopefully Waid has can follow in the footsteps of the recent great runs on DD (minus Diggle of course). _________________ **This space for rent- I accept Paypal or Money Order*** |
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Dave Wallace Paradiso
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1074 Location: Birmingham, UK
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Pete Fall From Grace
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 417 Location: Liverpool, UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 9:46 am Post subject: |
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Great review, Dave. I pretty much agree with everything you say there.
I too found this issue to be compelling. The team have managed to bring the title right out of the depths it had sunk and shown the likes of Diggle and Bru just how good this book can be.
I stopped buying the book just after Bendis left, as I thought it no longer had an originality or scope it once had. It seemed to be treading water and I for one was bored.
I loved the Bendis/Maleev take on DD, but, c'mon, THIS is a breath of fresh air and just what the character needs.
The character has been around now for 47 years, I've been pretty much there for about 38 of those, and it looks like hopefully a few more yet. I'm actually excited about picking up issue 2 and its been A LONG TIME since I felt that about a comic book, in particular this character.
I just hope this team, and Marvel, can keep the momentum going and get a good, long run of solid stories going for this title again. |
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MarcWagz Flying Blind
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 83
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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comparing diggle to brubaker is ridiculous.
Brubaker had the best run on the series in series 2 for mixing super heroics and noir instead of just having crime drama like Bendis or ridiculous ninja pulp like Diggle
Wait has released one issue.
After the first issue of Brubakers run the word on the street was more positive than it is for Waid's right now. |
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Dave Wallace Paradiso
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1074 Location: Birmingham, UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:06 am Post subject: |
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MarcWagz wrote: | After the first issue of Brubakers run the word on the street was more positive than it is for Waid's right now. |
Brubaker went with a 'big' first issue, though, didn't he? With the "death" of Foggy and the new prison setting.
Waid's first issue feels like a slower start that reintroduces a more traditional DD setting, but I think he's laying groundwork for stuff that will become more complex and interesting later. |
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