The only part of the issue that didnt work so well for me is the heavily trailed plot development at the end of the issue. Whilst its a more brutal and viscerally shocking moment than I expected, its also the least well-executed, feeling as though it was included purely as a shock ending to punctuate an issue which is strong enough that it really doesnt require it. That said, Brubaker is known for plotting his arcs pretty tightly and not tipping his hand too early (see his recent work on Captain America), so Ill give him the benefit of the doubt and see what he makes of this plot twist in future issues. My only other slight concern is that Brubaker occasionally slips too far into Batman territory with his writing of Daredevil, as the grim-n-gritty opening voice-over and the section where the new Daredevil silently disappears after a brief rooftop confrontation with Foggy felt just a little too similar to scenes which have become too clich for the Dark Knight to really be eff Read Full Review

Overall, I can feel a new life being breathed into a staple of the MU. The artwork is appropriately gritty and shadowy, the dialogue was believable, and the story has legs. I cant wait to see how this little story finally ends up!!! Read Full Review

I cant wait to see where this book goes next. Read Full Review

This isnt the most confident and impressive debut from Brubaker, but I know he is capable of better, so Ill put the flaws here down to opening night nerves. Otherwise, it looks like Brubaker is going to easily provide the sort of stories that fans of the Bendis run have been reading up until now, and while thats never really caught my interest, maintaining this titles quiet success with its existing fanbase is perhaps the most important goal for Marvel. Daredevil #82 could be better, but its probably good enough. Read Full Review