MUKU OWNERS: Daredevil 83 Like Millers Run In a Good Way!

Friday, August 4, 2017

Daredevil 83 Like Millers Run In a Good Way!

I cant help it. I would pick a different comparison if I thought it was appropriate, or if comparing it to Millers run was INappropriate, but I cant help it - the best comparison for Ed Brubaker and Michael Larks run on Daredevil is Frank Millers Daredevil run. And that, to me, is a good thing, as issue #83, the second issue of the run, continues the excellent standard begun by the first issue, with, of course, the one big caveat.

The one big caveat, of course, is the seeming death of Foggie Nelson. I dont like it. Dont think its a good idea (if it is not a trick, which it still could be), and I do not even think it is necessary to tell the story Brubaker wants to tell. However, from this point on, how about we just file the complaint and leave it alone, okay? Whats done is done - so let me judge the rest of the issue, which was very good.

The Miller reference is to how there a number of subplots all being carried on in the story at the same time, all independent, yet tied in together ultimately. In addition, like Millers run, there is a great deal of story in each issue - it is practically anti-compression. Finally, Brubaker writes the best Ben Urich since "Guess Who!"

As an aside, I like Stefano Gaudiano and all, but isnt it kinda weird to be known as "The dude you get if you want someone to draw just like Michael Lark"? I dont even know if I can tell which pages were done by Gaudiano, thats how Lark-ish he is!!

Meanwhile, pretty much every aspect of the plot is spot-on, in my opinion. Brubaker manages to basically make Daredevil an engaging:

1. Prison drama

2. Lawyer drama

3. Reporter drama

4. Superhero drama

And it totally fits!! No aspect gets short-shrift, as Brubaker balances each plot masterfully, while maintaining engaging characters with interesting dialogue.

I enjoyed Brian Michael Bendis Daredevil.

I enjoyed Ann Nocentis Daredevil.

I enjoyed DG Chichesters Daredevil.

I enjoyed Karl Kesels Daredevil.

I even sorta enjoyed Kevin Smith, Joe Kelly and Denny ONeils Daredevil.

I think Brubaker will end up being the best Daredevil run since Frank Miller.

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