The difference in quality between the writing in the start of Zdarsky’s run to this is massive.

Zdarsky is a good writer, but he continues to do things that are inexplicable. DD cuts out his eyes in front of the Stromwyns, who don't know that DD has radar sense, so why would they make a deal with a powerless blind man? DD enters the meeting declaring he's not there for revenge, but then takes (illegal) actions that show he definitely was. As far as I know, the world still believes the world leaders, including POTUS, were asssasinated. So are they REALLY just going to spring Elektra from the clink and expunge her record? Is the public not going to demand action? Besides,is it even remotely plausible that the STromwyns can make ONE phone call and supervillains get a "Get out of jail free" card? So many implausible events. more

One of God's first lessons for the world was fear? Fear of losing His love? Man it grinds my gears to no end when Daredevil writers show that they have no depth of understanding about biblical matters. Chip's theology sucks.

Other than that, art was decent, it was nice to see the Stromwyns finally get theirs, even if it came after a bit of a weirdly extreme tactic from Matt. Also, Cole and Matt have been far too pessimistic for my taste throughout this run. It makes me miss Waid and Soule's Daredevil runs. Those writers actually wrote a Daredevil who believed he could make a difference no matter how hopeless it seemed or how corrupt the system was. You stare into the face of injustice and you keep fighting it back, even if it seems like it's winning the day. Cole and Matt just come across like they're throwing in the towel. This is not inspiring by any stretch. more

Zdarsky is usually a pretty decent story teller but here he gets in his own way by using Daredevil as his mouthpiece to spout his hatred of cops and his ridiculously ignorant opinions about the criminal justice system.

The story itself was ok, but Zdarsky went out of it his way to insult cops and the American flag. A good writer can tell a story in such a way that even if you disagree with a particular statement, it at least gets you thinking about it or can help you see things in a different light. Here neither the comment about cops nor the comment about the American flag were inherent to the storyline nor contributed anything meaningful to it, it was obviously nothing more than Zdarsky using the comic as a soapbox to air his own political opinions.

Aside from that, I’m ready for Zdarsky’s run to come to an end. While I enjoyed it overall, it’s been a lot of beat downs and moping for Matt, I hope to see him start racking up some wins again. more

This was an enjoyable issue, but I mean...I'm of the opinion that the Avengers are in the right here, which I'm not sure was Zdarsky's intention...sooo, I think it was enjoyable for the wrong reasons. Spidey put it as well and as simply as possible: Matt broke killers out of prison. He may have a good point that letting criminals rot in jail without putting any effort into rehabilitating them isn't helpful or humane, but then start pushing for policy changes and advocating for more effective rehabilitation programs. Don't break into a prison and set a bunch of murderers free. Good motive, but reeeally bad method. I was cheering for the Avengers this whole issue, which, again, feels like it probably wasn't Zdarsky's aim here, but I can't help it. Matt is doing dumb stuff and the Avengers and the law are responding accordingly.

Couple quick thoughts:
-Art was out of this world. Checchetto continues to blow me away.
-Matt saying Spidey is "just another cop" as an insult is so dumb and really shows just how Zdarsky feels about law enforcement. more

Another issue where stuff happens, but I feel like the plot hasn't really advanced at all. The art was a step down, and the twist of *SPOILER ALERT* being dead and in hell kinda came out of left field. Not sure what the ramifications of that will be, but I'm growing more impatient with these last couple arcs. I'm not overly invested in this whole battle against the Hand...it doesn't seem all that well thought out. And I'm just so tired of the Stromwyns man...they've become so annoying as villains in this series. I miss Muse. more

Matt the dragon whisperer? Sure, alright! Great art, cool fights, but it doesn't feel as high stakes as it should for some reason.

Weird stuff is going on. This was creepy and I liked it.

Whaaaaat is happening.

This issue was okay. It felt a little weird for Matt to fly 5 of his jailbroken rehab projects all the way over to North Carolina just to get involved with a demo case that I'm not entirely sure how he would've heard about in the first place unless he's like...checking the news from time to time in between reading ancient Fist prophecies and shagging Elektra. But I guess Zdarsky had to find some way to keep driving his politics home.

Other brief thoughts:
- The art was good, the story kind of advances but not really?
- Dragon? Sure, I guess!
- On one level, The Punisher using swords is cool, but on another level, it's weird and I don't like it.
- No, Bullet, prisons don't separate fathers from their children...fathers separate themselves from their children when they choose to violate the law. Prisons aren't entities that prey on innocent people and turn them into bad people, they're where we put criminals in order to protect innocent people who keep the law from those who break it.
- I guess the Matt who acknowledged that he wasn't above the law, willingly turned himself in, and demanded to serve his full sentence is gone and he's been replaced by a Matt who seems to think he IS the law and that as long as he thinks he's breaking the law to help people then he's justified. I know this has always sort of been Matt's justification, it was just presented in a weird way here that seemed at odds with Matt's previous attitude and how he struggled with guilt over what he has to do in the name of justice. more

Not bad, not amazing. Just decent. Again, I maintain that this needed to be longer. 6 issues might've been perfect. 3 was just too few to make this impactful.

It's decent, I just wish it was a longer series so things could be fleshed out a little more. Everything is moving so fast it's hard to care about our main character or much of anything that's going on. The art is nice to look at, but I'm finding it hard to get invested in the story.

A cool start. The art and writing are good, and while the premise is nothing overly original, it was executed well. Reminds me a little of Oblivion Song. I only worry that 3 issues isn't nearly enough time to spend in this world to make it impactful, but we'll see. I hope I'm wrong!

Good art, meh story. Beginning felt like Zdarsky having a go at "Heroes In Crisis"; complete with the signature Tom King 9-panel grid interview headshots. This run is also getting a little bogged down by Zdarsky continually inserting his political views on the prison system into these issues. I'm all for rehabilitation, and that is definitely something that prisons can do better, but breaking a bunch of criminals out of prison is not exactly going to teach them accountability, which is definitely a big part of rehabilitation. It also just seems like a really risky move...breaking a bunch of super-powered villains out of a maximum security prison and just crossing your fingers that they'll join your crusade if you teach them how to prepare enough garlic? Bold move, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off.

Best line of the issue: "...the carrot instead of ME."

That was brilliant, gotta give credit where due.

Worst line of the issue: "Here, you'll only suffer from CARE."

I mean... YIKES. Big yikes. more

Great ending, but this was confusing.

A really good issue. Checchetto's art here looks a little rougher/more rushed than usual, but Marco Checchetto at 80% is better than most artists at 100%, so I can't really complain. Walker and Daredevil's back and forth was great, with hornhead dropping one of the coldest lines I've ever read in a DD comic. I gotta say though, I'm getting real tired of the word "fascist" and other similar words being thrown around so casually. All it does is water them down to the point that they can be used the suit the user's own subjective opinions without actually being based in reality. It's a careless use of speech at best and dangerous at worst. Definitions matter. That's all. Again, this issue was great, so my quibbles are small. more

de Lattore is easily the best fill-in artist this run has seen since Jorge Fornes. I'm digging the setting and looking forward to what Zdarsky seems to be building towards, I just hope the payoff is worth it.

A fun little cameo from Marshmallowhunter!

Again, I feel like the story isn't really advancing much.

Really cool to see a host of past Daredevil artists make some cameo appearances, and Checchetto always kills it, but other than the nice art this issue didn't have much else going on. This Goldy-guardian-angel stuff is a little strange, and I feel like this issue could've advanced the plot a lot more. We just got a lot of Matt and Goldy talking, and that's basically it.

A solid return to Daredevil's story. Art is outstanding as usual, and this is an intriguing setup.

Good little self-contained story.