Daredevil #597 takes a true-crime approach to the Mayor Fisk art not unlike the first season of the Netflix series. Its a slow boil, but things are tense. The story is engaging, and it has me eager to read the upcoming issues. This one is definitely recommended. Give it a read. Read Full Review

Charles Soule has slowly been building an epic storyline since he started on Daredevil and, with issue #600 on the horizon, it looks like everything is coming to a head. Soule is doing some very interesting things with Matt Murdock and I am wondering how he will sort all this out in the end. Daredevil #597 is a very well-crafted comic and Daredevil fans will definitely not want to miss out! Read Full Review

An interesting premise that is being executed well with enough intrigue to keep me interested to see what's next. Read Full Review

Charles Soule's run on Daredevil is a staple of Marvel's lineup over the last two years. It's consistently one of the best comics and keeps finding ways to evolve and get even better. The more Soule flexes his lawyer muscles, the better. Read Full Review

Dan Mora and Romulo Fajardo drew a great main cover: Murdock and Fisk in the foreground exchanging a handshake while their shadows are locked in fierce combat. The art teases what could have been an impressive, twenty-something pages. With a different artist scheduled to continue the next chapter of our tale I'm hopeful for a solid, all-around book in February. Read Full Review

Charles Soule's pitch for "Mayor Fisk" is strong, but the execution still leaves a lot to be desired. Read Full Review

Daredevil 597 is a perfectly paced and drawn issue, and I can’t emphasize enough how great Stefano Landini’s art is. He’s the best artist of the series. Wilson Fisk is the most intimidating villain thus far, and he is drawn incredibly realistic. A great issue as Wilson begins to enact his plan to save New York, whole Matt will do anything to stop him

The story is a little too slow after a stong debut

I like where the plot is going, particularly thanks to the return of Muse.

The ramifications of Deputy Mayor Matt Murdock are explored at great length and Daredevil gets pointed toward another run-in with Muse. It's a story told with considerable skill but not a lot of urgency. Stefano Landini's art is still impressive, but this issue invites me to point out his talent for conserving talent. A few good backgrounds and a few sharp faces earn a lot of goodwill; there are a surprising number of bland panels and potato-people when you take a closer look. The ongoing arc still feels momentous, but I doubt this is going to be a high point in retrospect.

This issue was solid. It also had some great art. That page when he suited up as Daredevil was beautiful. Overall, Soule keeps turning out great books and this is no different. Loving the arc so far.

Art: 3/5
Story: 3.5/5
Total: 6.5/10

Great cover. Too much politicking not enough buttkicking. The team-up with McGee beginning search for Muse was too low key. Art needs some snazzing up.