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Kuljit Mithra · Hardcore Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1530 Location: Canada

SHADOWLAND #1 has barely gotten into the comic store and here's a preview for next week's DAREDEVIL #508!

Please use this thread for all discussion on the issue.

http://www.manwithoutfear.com/gallery/Daredevil-508
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zabrmc · Flying Blind Joined: 08 Jul 2010 Posts: 6

Looks pretty damn good, though I'm hoping they take a few steps back and explain a little bit with what has been going on with Matt...

Dimetre · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:34 pm Post subject:

natshuck · Flying Blind Joined: 01 Dec 2009 Posts: 21

Great issue that makes me long for more. The art and cover were so much better than Shadowland #1.

Born Again · Flying Blind Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 55

Not everything's revealed now, but at least there is an explanation for why Matt's suddenly gone evil. It was clearly hinted at in this issue.

Dre · Flying Blind Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 74

This issue was absolutely excellent from start to finish. I couldn't begin to give this issue enough accolades to express how pleasently compelling it was with the Roberto de la Tore's artistry accounting for much with Matt Hollingsworths colors bringing DD world to beautiful, exuberant life. They actually managed to make DD new suit far more appealing than Tan's artistry did and more than I ever thought it could be. Even de la Tore's illustrations of the Shadowland building looked better and distinct here. These guys are peerless in their craft. Just an awe-striking issue at the vert least. I loved it.

There's much to delve into here I don't even know where to begin. Smile

vtsoxfan7 · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:30 pm Post subject:

I avoided posting in the Shadowland #1 discussion thread primarily because I've always felt that with event titles more so than standard story arcs, one needs to wait a bit to get a feel for what is going on. While I had many of the same questions that others did, I figured I'd wait another issue or two before getting too worked up about them. I know that DD isn't technically the next issue of the Shadowland mini, but it might as well be. The ongoing DD title is to Shadowland what Green Lantern was to Blackest Night - if you don't read it, you're really missing something important.

All of that being said, I really enjoyed this issue. I liked how Diggle touched on the supporting cast of Foggy/Becky/Dakota, gave a hint as to why we say Matt's drastic jump to the 'dark side' (although I agree with some that this has been brewing for quite some time and it wasn't as drastic and unbelievable as other thought), and brought Master Izo back into the fray.

I really liked this cover from John Cassaday (and I really enjoyed his work on Astonishing X-Men), but his other upcoming covers for Shadowland/DD just don't match up and I can't figure out why that is.
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Dre · Flying Blind Joined: 21 Sep 2009 Posts: 74

It was definitely wonderful to see the supporting cast back after such a long time away from the title and how deftly they were handled, especially Dakota. She was quite something in this issue as she stood up the Angela and showed feerlessness even Matt could envy.

The Mast · Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:12 pm Post subject:

Hoooly ****.

Like, even though the spoiler pics were almost unavoidable, HER return really did smack me around the head.

What a brilliant presense she has. No matter how or when she shows up in Daredevil, she always grabs your attention.

I'm so excited for this. It really does feel like a truly critical Daredevil story.

Kuljit Mithra · Hardcore Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 1530 Location: Canada

Found some time to write out the summary...

http://www.manwithoutfear.com/issuesIIinfo.cgi?issue=508
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baker · Flying Blind Joined: 24 May 2010 Posts: 43

I LOVED DD #508. This is the first of issue Diggle's run that I can actually call excellent. Diggle & Johnston are finally hitting their stride. I love the close look at Detective Kurtz, and how he see's things. But the best thing for me was DD taking out those three criminals.

Third criminal: "Told 'em. I told 'em not to!"
Daredevil: "I know you did. But only cause you were scared of getting caught."
Then a glorious splash page of them hanging upside down with blood-painted hand prints on their faces, showcasing a sign that reads "THIEF".

whoa.

I finally have faith in Diggle & Johnston. I once again care about the Daredevil mythos, and I can't wait 'til the next issues come out.

globalhonored · Flying Blind Joined: 27 Feb 2009 Posts: 47

Ok, so I have been a little down on the title since Bru and Lark left...but this issue and Shadowland #1 were terrific! I also have new found confidence in this creative team and direction. Looking forward to the next issue and Shadowland titles.

johnnym · Flying Blind Joined: 13 Feb 2010 Posts: 47

Hey guys, we interview Antony Johnston on our latest show. Some really good info.

Check it out!
http://tinyurl.com/2vlwh56

DDTattoo · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:02 pm Post subject:

I actually thought this was one of the weakest issues since we lost Brubaker, and thought I should have known it from the start, I was surprised by the reveal at the end regarding the Hand's control over Matt, ie, he's no longer in control of his actions. I feel cheated if this is the case. He should be doing what he's doing because he's so mentally damaged by life experiences. If he's under mind control, the consequences to him as a person aren't as real as if he's making bad decisions of his own free will. I truly hope this whole thing doesn't lead to some re-set to an old status quo.

Darkdevil · Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject:

Overall, good issue.

The weakest point was the car barricade that Foggy and Dakota come across. What, is Matt literally sealing off Hell's Kitchen now? It was just jarring to see and too much like Escape From New York to me.

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