Daredevil Visionaries - Frank Miller, Vol. 1

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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03

The start of Frank Miller as an artist. You can see the beginning of the type of story he is interested in. How the Mauler story comes across could almost have been a tale of The Spirit, for example. Some odd villains, the Black Widow, and as he points out, the nicking of Spider-Man villains, with Doctor Octopus, plus the appearance of that green rampaging Hulk.

Entertaining.......2007-04-01

This collection contains Frank Miller's very first Daredevil story, but only as an artist. But boy can this man draw. No one does it better than Miller. His heroes and villains almost jump out of the pages, and the way he draws the big city and all it's inhabitants is spot on, and his layouts are among the finest in the industry, period. The stories in this book are not written by Mr. Miller, but the art is worth the price of admission alone.

Frank Miller Only Drew These Ones - He Didn't Write Them.......2007-02-18

I've got to wonder if the other reviewers are talking about a different book. In Visionaries Volume 2 things take off and start to feel like the Frank Miller we know and love, but with Volume 1 it still feels like the Stan Lee / Chris Claremont comic writing of the previous decade. My advice - skip this one entirely and go straight to Volume 2. Even that's not Dark Knight / Born Again / Sin City caliber, but you do get to watch him grow as a writer.

Miller leads DD down a new path.......2005-10-24

Frank Miller's work for Marvel up to this time was usual fare. But when he started on DD, he developed a greater cinematic style not seen in comics before. If you get this volume and the next two, you'll see Miller take over the writing chores and then the blend of words and layouts really shines. The gritty look that Klaus Jansen gives Miller's art works well. If you actually study the panels, the art is crude at times--look at the proportions of feet and hands to heads, for example; yet the cinematic layouts make it work. Overall, this was a milestone in the history of comics that true fans shouldn't miss.

Daredevil- Reborn.......2005-06-17

Thankfully Frank Miller stepped in to change the Daredevil story for the better. I don't have to tell anyone how great Stan Lee was, but Daredevil was something of a Spider-Man clone when he first started out, and was chased by some very forgettable villains. But all that changed when the comic was given a new breath of life and now its one of my favorites. I've been collecting MARVEL comics for ages now, and this is one of my favorites. Great stuff, and a must-have for any comic collector. The artwork is visually stunning; the writing is sharp and contains real depth and emotion without sacrificing the quintessential villains and numerous amazing villains. Top-notch stuff.

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Graphic SF Reader
Daredevil's other tragedy
The Book that Made Me a Daredevil Fan
The Jersey Devil
Pretty good but...

Daredevil Vol. 1: Guardian Devil
Kevin Smith
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Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Not bad, but not as good as people say, I think, this tragedy of Mysterio. A loser supervillain builds up an elaborate revenge and other fantasy around Daredevil. This is in large part due to the fact that is dying of cancer. As a consequence, Daredevil has a lot of problems, and loses a long time lover to AIDS, as she was an ex-junkie.

Daredevil's other tragedy.......2007-01-02

Everybody is always ranting about DD and Elektra's star crossed and doomed love. And it's wonderful . They also talk about his Dad's tragedy and his mother's absence. Also great. (You get that I am talking, from a storytelling standpoint? Don't you?)

But Guardian Devil is right there with those, and in my opinion, beats them by a nose.

The best Daredevil story ever. Shows us DD and Co. as human beings full of angst, hopes and contradictions. You feel for DD as he deals with his issues with Karen Page, his upbringing and Bullseye. Cameos by Spiderman, Dr. Strange and the lovely Black Widow help a lot. Who turns up to be the bad guy --his motives & behavior-- are just right for the story. Gorgeous view of a sad place where love and doing the right thing still matter.

(Did I say the Black Widow is gorgeous in this?)

Don't mean to put down Frank Miller's Born Again. Or Loeb & Sale's Yellow. That is simply impossible. But this is great. I always liked DD, but this was the story that put him over the top for me. After reading this, I couldn't stop rooting for Matt Murdoch's life to get better. He now gets to share living quarters with Bruce Wayne and Peter Parker in my Hall of Fame for Most Interesting Super Hero Alter Egos. This is the graphic novel that got him there.

The Book that Made Me a Daredevil Fan.......2006-11-22

I can describe this book in one word: excellence! This book if perfect for introducing you to the spellbinding adventures of Daredevil. This particular story, "Guardian Devil", is wonderful. It flows nicely and has several plot twists that keep you guessing until the end. I was nearly in tears by the last page! So far I've read this story twice. I'm sure those won't be the last times. Overall, a highly recommended read.

The Jersey Devil.......2006-05-07

Sometimes when famous fanboys are fortunate enough to be allowed to helm a comic book the results are quite abominable. Take for example, Glenn Danzig. Once, he got his music career going, he made a laughable foray into comics with his own imprint: Verotik comics. Standing on the shoulders of giants, such as Frank Frazetta, Verotik caters to adolescent Slayer fans with a taste for Hindenburg-sized breasts, blood, and more Hindenburg-sized breasts. All in an attempt to produce "Adult Comics." Fortunately, sometimes a famous fanboy like Kevin Smith comes along and actually writes comics for adults.

Case in point, Daredevil: Guardian Devil. Amidst the billy-clubbing and blind-fighting masterfully drawn by Joe Quesada, Smith presents the story of Matt Murdock, a man struggling with his faith, as his vigilante alter-ego, Daredevil, is charged with protecting a newborn infant who is alleged by the mother to be the Redeemer reborn. To complicate matters futher, another of Murdock's visitors alleges the child is Antichrist. As he attempts to ferret out the child's true identity and exactly what is going on, Murdock is assailed by Job-like tribulations that touch on all that he holds dear.

Smith's story touches on a number of religious themes: "Catholic guilt," original sin, and hubris, but fear not, True Believers, this isn't a religious-tract-in-comic-book-clothing. There's plenty of Marvel mayhem to go around. As a true fan of the medium, Smith makes ample use of his encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel pantheon. We are treated to appearances by everyone from Bullseye to Dr. Strange. There's even a cameo appearance by Stan Lee.

I never was a huge Daredevil fan growing up. I always considered him, as one character in Guardian Devil refers to him, "a second stringer." But, having been reintroduced to Matt Murdock via Kevin Smith, I'm a huge Daredevil fan now.

Pretty good but..........2004-12-21

...the plot feels a lot like Born Again, by Frank Miller, which I think is the greatest Daredevil story ever written. Both books deal with the near-total destruction of Matt Murdock's life by an unseen force. Matt even comments on the similarity, which does not excuse it.

I enjoyed the ending, and the revelation of who the villain was. It was also good to see Matt finally deal with the loss of his mother. And the art was beautiful (although it didn't feel dark enough to be Daredevil).

I can understand how someone would be curious about this, as a Kevin Smith fan, but both Born Again and (I'm told) his own Green Arrow series are significantly better.

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one of the best daredevil storys ever made
Loeb & Sale re-tell Daredevil
One word.......Beautiful
Best
Daredevil ; Yellow

Yellow (Daredevil Legends, Vol. 1)
Jeph Loeb
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one of the best daredevil storys ever made .......2007-07-27

As far as superhero origin's stories are concerned, there's an infinite number of ways to skin the cat. In Daredevil: Yellow, the fan-favorite creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale (of Batman: Long Halloween and Dark Victory fame) tell their version of Matt Murdock's origin and early career, using his brief stint in that atrocious yellow costume as the overriding concept of the miniseries. The story is framed by Matt Murdock's grief-laden letters to the deceased Karen Page, and while the narration gets a bit melodramatic and heavy-handed at times, the story is somehow able to maintain a fun, light-hearted tone. Loeb doesn't exactly introduce anything new to the Daredevil mythos, but he does an enjoyable and commendable job visiting some crucial moments in Matt Murdock's life while perfectly capturing the voices and personalities of Daredevil's supporting cast. The star of this show is Sale, who provides more of his unique style of art and keen eye for storytelling.

Loeb & Sale re-tell Daredevil.......2007-06-24

Daredevil: Yellow is a sort of re-telling of the origins of the blind superhero, with longtime partners Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale in the driver's seat. Ignoring the gritty re-telling of Frank Miller with The Man Without Fear, Yellow is instead a poignant tale in which Matt Murdock reminisces of the lost love that was Karen Page. It also gives a further detail into the changing of the Daredevil costume from the original yellow to the beloved red one we all know today. While Loeb's touching story is a nice surprise given the ultra gritty track record of the character, cynical readers of Yellow will probably dismiss it as a whole. That aside, Loeb spins a good and heart filled yarn, while Tim Sale provides his usual beautiful artwork. In terms of origin stories, I still prefer Miller's, as many do, but Yellow is a welcome change of pace regardless, and definitely worth adding to your Daredevil collection whether your a fan of the character or the works of Loeb and Sale.

One word.......Beautiful.......2005-12-03

Yet another masterpiece by the team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale(Batman: A Long Halloween, Superman: For All Seasons, Hulk: Gray). When these two work together, magic happens.

This, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful, and possibly THE most beautiful Daredevil story ever written. This TPB is about Matt Murdock remembering his humble beginnings as Daredevil, and his first love, Karen Page. By the way, the book is called Daredevil: Yellow because the original Daredevil actually had a mainly yellow costume, later changed to all red. Anyways, this book tells of DD's origins, his boxer father, his run-ins with several villians like the Owl and Electro, and of course, his love for Karen Page. With guest appearance by the Fantastic Four, just a short cameo appearance though. This story is so touching and beautiful, you'll find yourself reading it again and again. I, for one, read the book in one sitting. Jeph Loeb did a superb job here writing this masterpiece story.

Now let's not forget the beautiful art by Tim Sale. His art in here is soft and beatiful, and works so well with the touching storyline by Jeph Loeb. The illustrations really put you right there with Matt and Karen in the comic book.

A must-have, especially if you are a Daredevil fan, beautiful, touching, and definitely a masterpeice. Other Marvel books by this team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale are Spider-man: Blue, and Hulk: Gray, both are also beautiful and touching, just like DD: Yellow. If you like this, I suggest you get a copy of the other two books. Enjoy!

Best.......2005-08-14

This is the Daredevil comic too buy
Most of it isn't supposed to be tragic because it is about how Daredevil recollects some of the times about his humble beginnings as a super hero and district attorney Besides it is tragic because karen is dead and his father dies The plot they use to introduce the story is very intriguing
The artwork is too good for words
The blend of fighting with his earliest foes as Daredevil and the life he starts and shares after college with Foggy and Karen as Matt Murdock and Daredevil is great
The romantic comedy fits in perfectly with the way the plot was done and was enjoyingly refreshing and the good thing was that there was still just the right amount of action

Daredevil ; Yellow.......2004-02-09

Well I've just got round to reading it and thoroughly enjoyed it . DD has probably been , over the years , my favourite solo Marvel character . From his launch , through the glorious Colan years , and then the revitalisation under McKenzie , Miller and laterly Smith and Bendis.

I think Frank Miller did the definitive origin of his version in the Man Without Fear book but for us old-timers this is the origin of the character we were first introduced to by Stan , Bill and Wally which would later lead us to the swashbuckling Romita and Colan version.

Going back and expanding on Stan's origin , and the artwork too , especially , turned back the clock to those days I'd cycle round looking for tha latest issues in the local newsagents.

I don't think there's too many heroes out there who have had two such great books written in recent years re-telling their origin as DD.

Terry

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You'd have to be a blind man...

The first eleven issues of "Daredevil" in reprinted color
Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil Volume 1 (Reprints Daredevil #1-11) (Variant Cover) (Vol. 17 in the Marvel Masterworks Library)

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ASIN: 0785112618

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You'd have to be a blind man..........2006-12-28

...not to dig Wally Wood's wonderful artwork in the second half of this collection. He's the cat who gave Daredevil the all-red costume we know and love today. He's also the cat who could give any other comics artist a run for his money, any time and any place. Check it out!

The first eleven issues of "Daredevil" in reprinted color.......2004-05-21

"Daredevil" finally became a hot comic book when Frank Miller took over as the artist, but I always liked the character from early on. In fact, "Daredevil" was the second Marvel superhero comic book I started reading after "Spider-Man" (the very first, for the record, was "Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos"). One thing I liked was the fact that Daredevil's alter ego, Matt Murdock, was a lawyer, an aspect that I thought they should have played up a lot more in the comic book over the years. Then there was the fact that I always like Gene Colan's artwork. However, "Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil, Volume 1" brings together the first eleven issues of "Daredevil: The Man Without Fear," when the artists were Bill Everett, Joe Orlando, Wallace Wood, and Bob Powell. Clearly it was the character and not the parade of artists that made this comic book work, with Stan Lee doing all of the scripting except for #10, where Wood told the story.

The Daredevil saga begins with the following tales: #1 "The Origin of Daredevil" has the superhero avenging the death of his father "Kid" Murdock at the hands of the Fixer; #2 "The Evil Menace of Electro" brings the Spider-Man villain in for a fight; #3 "The Owl, Ominous Overlord of Crime" has DD rescuing Karen Page from the Vulutre-wannabee; #4 "Killgrave, the Unbelievable Purple Man" gives off rays that allow him to manipulate the minds of people so they attack Daredevil; #5 "The Mysterious Masked Matador" is just a lame villain, sorry; #6 "Trapped by the Fellowship of Fear" has DD taking on the Ox, the Eel, and Mr. Fear, the last one being the best of the early Daredevil villains; #7 "In Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner" has a great Wood cover of DD in his new red outfit and is my favorite early "Daredevil" story as Namor retains Murdock as his lawyer but ends up fighting DD; #8 "The Siltman Cometh" is another silly villain, but he does look sort of cool; #9 "That He May See" has Murdock checking out a possible operation to restore his sight; #10 "While the City Sleeps" the Organizer puts together the gang of Cat Man, Ape Man, Bird Man, and Frog Man, to frame our hero; and #11 "A Time TO Unmask" continues the fight with the Organizer's gang, and explains why there are eleven issues and not just ten in this first volume.

The villains are less than stellar, but that is standard fare for the first year or two with most of Marvel's comics. The X-Men starting off with Magneto is the exception that proves the rule. But the chief attraction here is the character of Daredevil who has the standard comic book superhero problems when he does not have his costume on in that Matt loves Karen and Karen loves Matt, but either one of them mentioning this to the other is clearly too much to ask. Orlando does most of the drawing, but Wood's art makes a stronger impression. In "Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil, Volume 2" Jazzy Johnny Romita will take over as artist and things will improve with Daredevil taking on Ka-Zar and Spider-Man. But there is something to be said for these early days of the yellow costumed Daredevil, even if he does not have the style of the Colan version of the cache of the Miller version. Besides, fans of the character have to go back to the beginning and with the Marvel Masterworks series they get to do it in full color.

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Okay

A Hole, With Parts

Daredevil Vol. 1 Hardcover Review

Interesting, but ultimately futile.

Wonderful hardback.
Daredevil, Vol. 1
Kevin Smith , David Mack , and Joe Quesada
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Collects Daredevil #1-15, plus extras.

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Okay.......2007-09-20

This Hardcover collects both Kevin Smith's work on Daredevil and David Mack, with Joe Quesada providing art for both (exept for one or two issue's on Mack's run), and is overall an okay collection.
Kevin Smith's arc, entitled Guardian Devil, is credited for reviving the Daredevil line from a long obsurity, though from what I've read of his work on this comic it was probably more to do with his famous name.
His arc is good, but it just reads more like an average DD/superhero story right down to the behind the scenes machievallen super-villian. On top of that he fails entirely to make new readers of DD (like myself when I ofirst picked it up) actually care about what is meant to be a pivotal (to the character, and to this arc) DD character, Karen Page, whom he fails to properly characterise. Instead she is simply presented as a textbook "Women in Refrigerators" plot device, sans actual believable emotion. Essentially she turns up, whinges, cleans up in one or two pages, then is quickly and quite out of the blue killed off. Save money and get it in tpb form.

To save space I'll just say David Mack arc also okay, way too long, but with a few redeeming features (some solid exploration of Kingpins character, and some other things). And even though Karen Page just recently died, it is hardly mentioned let alone explored(actually there's a joke about Karen in here, which really confuses me, IS SHE IMPORTANT OR NOT?!) Once again, get it in tpb form, or pass it completely.

Joe Quesada art is a low point (so low that his fill in artist during Mack's run actually look's better). His art is really cartooney and is especially bad when DD is actually in costume, but it might suit some people I guess.

A Hole, With Parts.......2007-07-05

This work is enjoyable reading with fantastic art by Joe Quesada. The David Ross inked issue is especially sharp. Mack's beautiful paintings are a great visual point as well.

The main hole is the antagonist: Echo. Her ability to challenge and battle Daredevil is not believable, nor is her VCR regimen. But despite this plot flaw, the book is well written and much more economical in its prose than Kevin Smith's Guardian Devil.

Daredevil Vol. 1 Hardcover Review.......2004-08-02

This book is good enough that I bought the hardcover, even though I already had the same two storylines in TPB paperback form. I ended up giving the two TPBs away to friends to convince them that they should be reading this book! The storyline is good, the art is fantastic, and this book was a real deal here at Amazon.com. Is it the best daredevil story I've ever read? Honestly, no. There are others out there that I've enjoyed just as much or more, but this one ranks up with some of the finest stuff Marvel has published this century. Do yourself (or someone else) a favor and grab this book while you can!

Interesting, but ultimately futile........2003-08-27

This is what a friend of mine would call a "moving a sofa" story - consult 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' for the concept.

It introduces the new love interest for Matt Murdock, whose father was once the Kingpin's right-hand man, until the Kingpin killed him because he was 'too crazy'. Maya herself has the powers of the longtime Marvel villain the Taskmaster - anything she sees done, she can duplicate. She also is deaf.

The Kingpin takes advantage of Maya's questions about how her father died by telling Maya that Daredevil killed him. He also asks her to talk to Matt Murdock at his law offices about a few things, resulting in the inevitable "you're really Daredevil?" moment. Needless to say, when Maya finds out she's been tricked, she goes to deal with the Kingpin.

High points in this collection are a autobiography of the Kingpin, rendered as his thoughts to himself; a story placed at the end that would have broken the narrative flow, but is extremely well done and, I think, part of one of the 'special event' months at about that time; and Maya's - or as she's called, Echo - plan to deal with Daredevil's senses, especially his hearing, to give herself the edge.

Overall, though, it was disappointing. The art, however, is stunning, especially the rendering of Maya's thought balloons.

Wonderful hardback........2003-08-08

Most of the reviews listed for this title aren't accurate at all, since they're for a completely different edition, so I thought I'd chime in.

This hardback is part of Marvel's new oversized line. And as I've come to expect, it's of fantastic quality. From the glossy attractive cover to the vibrant coloring of the pages, Daredevil Vol. 1 screams for a spot on anyone's bookshelf or coffee table.

As a special treat, the inspiring introduction is written by Tom Sullivan. If the name isn't familiar to you, he's a blind man that has managed to lead a very productive life despite his disability. From skiing to bungie-jumping, Mr. Sullivan has happily experienced what life has to offer, blind or not. He was also a consultant on the Daredevil movie.

Included in this hardback are the issues of Daredevil #1-11, and #13-15, the Guardian Devil (Smith/Quesada) and Parts of a Hole (Mack/Quesada) storylines. Nothing will probably ever compare to Miller's sagas (Elektra, Born Again, Man Without Fear), but these are wonderful reads, with a huge impact on recent continuity. Also, while Smith's Guardian Devil storyline seems like a rehash of the Elektra saga, there's still an incredible emotional impact, that's still being discussed today (see Daredevil: Yellow for more).

Many cameos are present, including a touching appearance by Spider-man, who is one of the few people that can truly understand what Matt has gone through at the end of Guardian Devil.

The "special features" featured after the collected issues are lacking, though that's hardly something to dock the book for. And the few sketches and artwork included are great to see. Still, comments from the writers/artists would have been wonderful.

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Introducing Daredevil, his memorable supporting cast, and his many famous foes: the Owl, Mr. Fear, and the deadly Eel.

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Look for entertainment---not inspiration.......2007-04-15

It's a given that the early FF and Spiderman hold up well, but I was surprised to see that Daredevil fares well. Having only read one of these early issues(number 8 with Stiltman), I didn't have the highest expectations. Maybe it was just because I've been so comic deprived these past couple months in college, but it didn't take long for me to see things through Matt Murdock's...eyes.

The early issues with Joe Orlando hold their own, but when Wally Wood comes around with Sub-mariner it gets even better. John Romita's first appearance in issue 12 with Ka-zar also improves upon his predecessor. There is nothing here that is going to take your breath away, but if villains such as the Owl, Gladiator, Electro, and the Fixer give you a warm fuzzy feeling, or at least some sort of memory, you need to have this. If you haven't really experienced the silver age of comics yet, you're probably better off starting with ol' Spidey and the FF first.

The major problem I have with these early issues is not so much the lack of originality or redundancy, it's the cliche love triangle and occasional inconsistencies. The first 3 issues show promise, with Matt aloof and uninterested in Karen's feelings towards him. But in the next issue, Stan Lee decides to make him into an old softie, something that really clashes with DD and Matt. The inconsistencies are more forgivable, sloppy mistakes, such as when Foggy later mentions his proposal to Karen that was turned down, when in fact he never went through with asking her in the first place. Ah well, the meat of what's here is still great, and will go great between Captain America and Defenders Essentials on your shelf.

What is it with superheroes and their secretaries?.......2006-07-07

I was born too late to buy the original, old-school comics, But I think this is suitable. Although I would have enjoyed the collection in color, reading them in black and white is OK as well. Also I liked Wallace Wood's Daredevil, because his style was smooth and not as sketchy as the eariler artists. Theirs were very good also, but Mr.Wood's was my favorite. I guess what I found particularly amusing was that unlike in the new comics (which I admit I have not read a lot of) Daredevil is a little more...how do I put this delicately...goofy? Not quite Spiderman goofy, (I swear he has ADD,) but he does chatter during battle. D.D also admits to himself once that sometimes he sounds corny.
I also see a kind of theme with these heroes. The guys with medical/health problems, Matt Murdock and Tony Stark, fall in love with their seceritaries! And then they come up with a reason why they can't be with the aforementioned beautiful secretary like 'I'm blind and my best friend loves her anyway' or '...I've got a heart condition...'Spiderman's probably the only one with an actual girlfriend!
Matt's friend Foggy isn't really anyone to complain about. A normal, superhero's best buddy guy. Karen isn't much different than Foggy, except she's not male. Even so, they're interesting enough characters.
The reason I gave Vol.1 4 stars is the assortment of 'villans'. To be honest, probably half of them are just plain stupid. Stiltman? Leap Frog? PURPLE MAN?!? Don't get me stated on him. Get the Purple Man together with some other Marvel villians like Mr.Doll (Iron Man), The Unicorn (X-Men), and Mysterio (Spiderman), and you've got the Effeminant Four! Anyhow, ignoring my rant, thre are some villians that are all right and some anti-heroes (The Sub Mariner& Ka-Zar, namely) that were definately appreciated after the Purple Man. If you miss the good old days when comics didn't take themselves that seriously I'd recommend this as a good read.

With the first appearance of Gene COLAN.......2006-07-04

Another excellent item from Essential Series. Even if it is in black and white only, it is wonderful to read again these first issues of Daredevil. What a difference with stories of the present day ! In a Stan Lee story, we find action, caracter's personnality development, intelligent and super-powered vilain. It is not the case in the news stories, developped in more trouble situation, dark and where the hero is not the hero sometimes, with a lot of violence not justified.
Drawings are simple, but dynamic, in the first part. But with Gene Colan as penciler, what a pleasure! Daredevil is really born with Gene.

Great drawing, repetitive dialog.......2005-11-09

Having read the first 25 issues of Daredevil when they first appeared, I remember how much I enjoyed them. However, that was a time when I was younger and the audience was less sophisticated. In reading the dialog in this collection, I was struck by how repetitive it was. Matt Murdock is blind, yet possesses such heightened senses that he has an awareness of his surroundings that is superior to the sighted person. This allows him to function as Daredevil, a costumed crime fighter that must constantly remind the reader of those heightened senses. In caption after caption, Daredevil (Matt) mentions that he is blind, usually something like, "Imagine if they knew that they were fighting a man who cannot see!"
These reminders take away from the action, which is drawn with such skill. There is no color in the interior of the book, which limits what can be done, yet the level of detail is still striking. I also found some amusement in the verbal sound effects. Words like "Thum" and "Thud" for the sounds of a club, "Thik" and "Krrack" for the sounds of bullets and "Thak" and "Chupp" for the sounds of punching. At one point, Stan Lee pokes fun at that, informing us in one caption that the second consecutive n in a sound effect is silent.
This book is a walk down memory lane for me. As is the case with nearly all returns to your childhood, the memory is better than the fact. Nevertheless, this collection of the first 25 issues of Daredevil was fun to read and I recommend it to everyone interested in comics, especially how they have developed over time.

It's cool. Could use a little Bullseye, Kingpin, and Mr. Hyde, though........2005-08-04

This is a good book. It has great art, and the characters in it are pretty cool, especially people like Owl, Stilt-Man, Mister Fear, Electro, and Gladiator. Plus, it shows Daredevil's origin and his earliest and most surprising appearences and fights, including a fight with the one and only Spider-Man. It is a good collection, and it is a must have for any Daredevil lover. However, I can't give it 5 stars because it didn't have any of my top 3 favorite DD villains of all time in it-Mr. Hyde, my # 3 favorite, Kingpin, my # 2 favorite, and of course Bullseye, my # 1 favorite-none of those top and classic baddies were in this book. Otherwise, though, it is a nice piece of work and I like it quite a bit. It's one of the best Daredevil comics I'll ever own.

Daredevil (Autographed By Kevin Smith) (Daredevil, Vol. 1: Guardian Angel)

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ASIN: B000PGLCA6

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This authentic series was signed by writer/director Kevin Smith (known as Silent Bob) on 1st page.

Daredevil (Daredevil #154, 1978 Year, $12.00, Vol. 1)

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Daredevil (Daredevil #154, 1978 Year, $12.00, Vol. 1)

Manufacturer: Marvel Comic Group
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ASIN: B000WCCVRG

Daredevil (Daredevil #155, 1978 Year, $12.00, Vol. 1)

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Daredevil (Daredevil #155, 1978 Year, $12.00, Vol. 1)

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ASIN: B000WCIRXI

Daredevil (Last Rites Part IV of IV, Vol. 1, No. 300)

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Daredevil (Last Rites Part IV of IV, Vol. 1, No. 300)

Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Comic

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ASIN: B000NNKW48

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Double Sized 300th Issue Special!!!Printed: Jan 1991

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