Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1
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| Writer | Charles Soule |
| Artist | Steve McNiven |
| Cover Price | $6.99 |
HELL GONE COLD!
After a horrific series of events, the world is in shambles. Matt Murdock is old, and his powers have faded to nothing. Matt will not, however, sit by and watch his fellow New Yorkers suffer, so instead of swinging around the city from his billy club line, he slings soup at a food center for the poor. But when a mysterious wrinkly old man interrupts a secret convoy causing an explosion, a deadly gas fills Hell's Kitchen and this tale takes a turn that will change how you look at the Man Without Fear.
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Nerd Initiative - LaurenHoppyGeek
Apr 02, 2025We get an old man Matthew Murdock, just trying to still be his Catholic best in a world that just takes. Despite it all he is truly still the Man without Fear. I can't get enough Daredevil right now, and 'DAREDEVIL Cold Day in Hell' was the absolute perfect fix I needed. It's a new story in a different time, but it's still Matty through and through. Throw in an old friend, a crazy villain and another shocking cameo, and it's the perfect storm for a fantastic Matthew Murdock story. I got to give DAREDEVIL: A Cold Day in Hell 10 out of 10 billy clubs. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Apr 02, 2025Daredevil Cold Day in Hell Issue 1 isvery different. Every once in a while, a character-focuseddystopiancomes around. This is Daredevil's turn, and it is just as bleak and uncomfortable as the others. Read Full Review
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SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen
Apr 06, 2025Charles Soule brings us an intriguing Daredevil story that's apparently been in development since before COVID-19. The idea of an older Daredevil fighting crime is fascinating, and I'm looking forward to seeing how things unfold in the next two issues of the series. Read Full Review
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KPB Comics - Phillip Creary
Apr 02, 2025Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 introduces an aged, powerless Matt Murdock who rediscovers his purpose when a mysterious attack restores his abilities, forcing him to confront a new threat in Hell's Kitchen. Driven by a compelling "What If?" premise, sharp writing from Charles Soule, and visually stunning, detailed art by Steve McNiven, this debut issue gets the story off to an engaging start, despite a slightly hazy plot catalyst. Read Full Review
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AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 02, 2025Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 is a beautifully crafted, visually striking take on an aging Matt Murdock, delivering a slow-burning yet emotionally resonant story that explodes into action when it matters mostsetting the stage for an unforgettable comeback. Read Full Review
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The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Apr 02, 2025Overall, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 is a promising start to a dark and compelling storyline. It effectively establishes a grim atmosphere and introduces intriguing mysteries, setting the stage for a thrilling and emotionally resonant journey for Matt Murdock. Fans of Daredevil and those who enjoy gritty, character-driven narratives will appreciate this issue. Read Full Review
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Comic Watch - Dustin Gebel
Apr 02, 2025Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 is a strong start to the grimdark future for the Man Without Fear, as a symbolic rebirth sends Matt Murdock to dance with the devil once more. Soule and McNiven deliver a compelling debut issue that wears its heart on its sleeve while enriched by the open sense of collaboration between storytellers. Its a logical point for a title that feels so partnership-driven, allowing the issue to stand confident from the jump. McNiven allows himself to explore dense, overwhelming layouts and aesthetic choices to convey the weariness of Murdock and the world. Combined with Soules efficient yet insightful narration, Cold Day in Hell brings the best qualities of Daredevil to the forefront. Read Full Review
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Super Hero Hype - Matt Morrison
Apr 01, 2025(Image Source: Marvel / Steve McNiven)Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 is many things. It is a thrilling What If? style story about finding hope in a world with no future. It is a story about honoring the legends of old while building something new. More than anything, however, it is one hell of a good read. Read Full Review
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The Comic Book Spot - Greg Thomson
Apr 03, 2025The whole way through I found myself thinking Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 is so much like The Dark Knight Returns, but I love it for that. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of this miniseries plays out. Read Full Review
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Major Spoilers - Jonathan Cadotte
Apr 05, 2025Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell #1 takes the reader to a bleak vision of the future yet turns one of Marvel's darkest heroes into a hopeful force. It doesn't feel like a unique reading experience though which takes it down a few notches especially considering the price. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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The best Daredevil since Zdarsky. Dig the premise. I'm in.
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Plot This comic takes us to a future where New York is a city in ruins, its bridges destroyed, and there is much misery. Matt Murdock, being a good Catholic, wants to make a change and runs a homeless shelter with hot meals every day and beds to spend the night. This place is located in Hell's Kitchen and is called Battle Jack's House. Matt Murdock is an old man and no longer has his powers, making him a very fragile, blind person. After offering food, an explosion occurs in the subway, releasing radioactive gas that causes Matt's powers to return. He quickly begins to locate the wounded and finds a wounded Captain America, holding onto the rubble to save a little girl. For her, some mercenaries detonated the bomb. They want her. Dar more
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I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a daredevil comic this much. Probably not since Waid. I read some of the Soule run but didn't love it. I like Zdarsky but didn't love the run. And I've never been a Mcniven fan. Perhaps I set my expectations low, because this blew me away.
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Old hero tales are hot and they're good. I would even say fantastic! The art style is reminds me of Frank Miller but it doesn't bother me as the story is amazing, just like the pace of it. You won't regret reading this series, a banger from start to finish.
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I hate these Frank Miller stories now as they have such a high bar to reach. The next problem is that Daredevil made Miller famous so the bar just keeps getting higher. The art was outstanding and the atmosphere it created was to wish list for. This oozes the love of a character and all i can say is more please......JM
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This is the book everyone needs to be reading. Action and heart in a place I can see earning the name Hell's Kitchen. Just beautiful.
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At its best, Charles Soule's Daredevil run was actually some of my favourite DD comics ever. It unfortunately went off the rails towards the end, but it was obvious early on that Soule had an incredible voice for Matt Murdock and some brilliant ideas for the character. I'm so glad that he got another chance to write a Daredevil story because this was everything I loved about his run and more. Soule does a great job setting the scene in a bleak future where Matt is an old man and without his powers, and where this could have been yet another cliché "Old Man Whatever" story, it somehow feels different, and I think the difference comes from Soule really understanding what makes DD such a compelling hero. The art here is interesting...not what more
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Awesome first issue!
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A beautiful and highly entertaining read, even if this type of story has been done plenty of times before.
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This is very similar to Spider-Man Reign, except it has better writing. Charles Soule was one of my favorite Daredevil writers, and it's nice to see him back on Daredevil
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Art: 4/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7.5/10
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I guess I am alone here, but the art in this book reminds me of the newer art Frank Miller is putting out. The concept story wise is interesting, but the art is so bad that I can't get past it
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