Daredevil #61

Alex Maleev is not the best artist when it comes to delivering action in a visually exciting manner so he's found a near perfect title to demonstrate his main skills as an artist, as Brian Michael Bendis comes up with an issue that is largely a talking heads affair, and the art does a wonderful job keeping things jumping from a visual standpoint, as there's a great moment of tension when we see Lady Hydra trying to set off a bomb. There's also a nice sequence where Matt moves through a sea of reporters, and I loved the way that the Black Widow is introduced into the story, as her red hair instantly catches one's eye in the crowd. Read Full Review

Having decided to have Milla bail on our hero may seem an odd choice for such a previously strong character - especially someone who had pledged to stand by a the new Kingpin, having supposedly understood the risks that went with his life but narratively, it has made Matts life a lot more fun. The introduction of the Black Widow carries a lot more dramatic and sexual tension now that Daredevil is a free agent, and points to an exciting storyline that promises to be refreshingly concise (Bendis arcs are getting shorter and shorter) whilst still fitting in with the creative teams over-arching vision for the character. Whilst longtime readers may wonder where Bendis is going with all this, as a fresh arc, this comic stands alone as an attractive new beginning for the costumed Kingpin of Hells Kitchen. Read Full Review

This is a pretty average comic. Its done well, with strong writing and art, but theres nothing compelling enough to bring me back for more. Not a waste of time, by any means, but not really my kind of thing. Read Full Review

Firecraken

Oct 07, 2024

Black Widow is just so bad bro wtf.