A fight in hell between Matt Murdock and demons is hard to top. And the expectation going into this issue is that despite what we saw happen at the end of that fight, Zdarsky has to resolve it so the series can move on. But thats completely subverted here, and the issue goes for a thematic closure rather than a literal one. It succeeds. Daredevil #14 is a powerful and exceptional comicthe pinnacle of a short, but successful series. Read Full Review

A beautiful ending to a historical run on Daredevil that stands on its own but also intrigues you enough to see what the next team will have to face. Zdarsky, Checchetto, and Wilson deliver an excellent epilogue that will give you hope for the supporting cast of Daredevil. Read Full Review

Daredevil #14 is a near perfect conclusion to an extraordinary run. Many (but not all) characters get nice moments that suggest an unexpected bright future for Hell's Kitchen. Read Full Review

Its inevitable that Zdarski is going to have to bring Matt back into the mask, but Elektra continues to be really, really appealing as the title character in the book. The darkness in her tragic backstory and the loss of love feels like a very, very strong and intense dramatic anchor for all of the violence and action. Its really fun to see it play out the way it does. But then theres that last scene...and a coming video serial with Charlie Cox...so its inevitable that hell be back. With any luck, Zdarski is able to take his time with the brooding former assassin as Daredevil. Shes really cool. Read Full Review

Checchetto delivers fantastic art throughout the issue. The visuals brilliantly showcase the characters, the environments and the emotion of the story itself. Read Full Review

Daredevil #14 is a reminder that heroism is not defined by great abilities or grand sagas, but the everyday work represented by Matthew's work as an advocate for justice both within and beyond the systems he occupied, providing an inspirational and humanizing perspective on the superhero genre. Read Full Review

Daredevil #14 is a great epilogue for Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto to conclude their epic run with. The story showed the impact this run had on the Daredevil franchise and set-up the new creative team to have success with many engaging storylines to follow-up on. Read Full Review

Daredevil #14 takes a breather from the end of the last arc to let Daredevil's friends and loved ones grieve and remember in their own ways. Zdarsky piles on heaps of emotional beats to give Dardevil's death weight, but the pacing and energy take a dip as a result. Read Full Review

A stellar ending to one of my all-time favorite runs on one of my all-time favorite characters. I also buy everything elektra and absolutely love them together. Elektra's dialog in this was moving and powerful. what a wonderful way to end your run when setting up the next one. I'm really looking forward to see where the next volume goes but one thing is for sure there are some big shoes to fill

What a great ending

The best DD run

Outstanding end of an excellent run. Hopefully, the new creative team and pick up and also weave and wonderful tale.

To be completely up front this is the first DD run I've truly followed. And now having finished the final issue, it wont be my last. Not even close.

In fact, I'm probably in for the foreseeable future on this character. I love him more now, who he is and what he represents. And he's had no shortage of brilliant stories, acclaimed works. But honestly if you made this the final appearance of DD, or decided that this would be the end of Matt Murdocks story, I wouldn't even hate it.

Its a substantiative, herculean task to end a story, let alone do it with a character you know will return again, and let alone to do it with a chapter that doesnt even feature the main character in costume. To do something like that you have to have a depthful understanding not only of what you've put the character through, but how hes affected all the other characters he has come across.

This issue proves that Zdarsky does, and that we never had anything to worry about. In some ways hes known exactly where this was going to go. And he couldn't have had better copilots on this thing. Marco chechetto.. is an absolute beast. I cant put into words how unique of a mark hes left on this world and this character is but when I think of DD now, I'm thinking of his work. When I think of Elektra, I'm thinking of Chechettos depiction, flowing with luscious black curled hair. When I think of Hells kitchen I'm thinking of how it's drawn in this book. It is a flawless marriage of artistic style and character theme.

This issue closes out on this story in a beautiful, epic way. Its quiet, but im many ways profound. It approaches the heroes faith with respect, and empathy and understanding. It refrains from declarations on the validity of Catholicism, and yet... not being a Catholic myself, it brings one to understanding of what it means in a sort of way. It depicts a character thinking on their own faith, without having them convert in specific. It ends with, maybe a quintessential sequence for this character, one you could show anyone and they'd unxeratsnd them a bit more.

I really cant give any flaws for this book. Maybe they could've shown Spidey one more time. Thats it. The ending is slightly ambiguous but a part of me feels like this is the perfect way to end it. Like.. the answers have already been given. The story has been told. Onto the next life, indeed.

Thank you, Mr. ZDARSKY, Mr. CHECHETTO, and all other collaborators. Wilson, Tedesco, Hawthorne... You're all legends and you've written for Daredevil quite a biblical tale. more

What a wonderful run. Thank you Chip, Marco and all other great people who worked on this series.

Not the ending I expected, but an ending worthy of this run—which I feel confident calling one of the best Daredevil runs of all time, if not THE best. Zdarsky doesn’t tie up all of his loose ends plot-wise, but he does tie everything up thematically, which ended up being far more satisfying. It makes this run feel whole, with a beginning, middle, and end that doesn’t concern itself with setting up a wider universe. I don’t know how the next creative team is going to follow this up. I’m also very happy that Marco Checchetto drew this entire issue, it was only fitting. I’m so glad we got this run, it was really something special.

This is a beautiful ending. The art is gorgeous and the dialogue shines with realism and creativity. The new status quo is fascinating.

I just wish this WERE an ending for Matt Murdock. Or at least a rest. I said over on the Daredevil & Echo miniseries that Matt dies too damn much. Let him stay out of the spotlight for one moment.

I'd love to see Elektra continue as the "prime" Daredevil for a good long while, with Matt brought back only after a lengthy heroic journey. But no. I see he gets all of a month's rest before he puts on the horns again. Sigh.

I can at least shove my preemptive disappointment aside for long enough to enjoy this comic and admit it's great.

Great run. The first 20 issues were phenomenal, but especially these last 14 werent as much. Not quite Miller or Bendis level, but I’d comfortably put Zdarsky’s Daredevil run between Waid’s and Nocenti’s.

When I first read it, I didnt really think too much and thought it was overhyped. But the more I thought about it, the better it gets. Almost every plot point is addressed (although I do agree with the criticism), I love the religious allegories and dialogue/writing of the issue, and although I wish Daredevil broke the cycle, unfortunately its circular story telling and Matt Murddock needs to remember his identity and being back to Daredevil.

however, I will say that its one of, if not the BEST Daredevil run of all time. Personally, its my favorite and that it's consistently high quality. Like other reviewers say, when I think of Daredevil, I'm not going to immediately jump to Bendis, Waid, Soule runs. It's Zdarsky's run that I am going to think fondly of.

And even if Christopher Cantrell's Daredevil run may "ruin" Daredevil (I'm not saying it is going to happen, who knows). I can say that at least Daredevil "ended" at Zdarsky's run.

Overall, I think this was one of the most satisfying conclusions to this run, and I'm glad that I re-read the series up until this issue, and it ends on an extremely high and satisfying note. Good job Chip Zdarsky, you killed it. I cant wait to see his plans for DC Comics and Batman. more

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MarVVel - Aug 21, 2023

Isn't it Saladin Ahmed who's taking over Daredevil, not Cantwell?

daspidaboy - Aug 23, 2023

that was my mistake, i should fix it. thank you, i meant saladin ahmed

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Art: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Total: 8/10

On one hand I like it. The other feels a bit slighted. Chip did a great DD run that just didn't click with me totally in this last series. I'm curious to what happens in the next run.

This ending sucked. An oversized issue for no reason except a cash grab. There was no story here at all. Everyone misses Matt. No one has heard from him in Six months. Elektra has taken over the mantle, but somehow Matt has returned with no memory, no scars, all of his limbs, and has gone through all of the training to become a priest. What the hell? (No pun intended) A let down for me. Chip definitely didn't stick the landing, but the art was great.

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This is a review of the entire 14 issue run. Zdarsky sets up great "painting DD in a corner" situations, and then gets him out by walking all over the paint. So, the whole time he thought he was on a mission from God, learned that he was duped, but still convinced himself he was fighting for God in Hell and now is a priest? Nah. The world's leaders were all presumed dead or kidnapped and suddenly they reappear, no questions asked, nobody held responsible? DD breaks dangerous criminals out of prison, and that's ok? Elektra and all the criminals are "exonerated and released" on one phone call? DD assaults the most powerful crime family and they go all soft and cave, even though he's now a helpless blind guy because he gouged out his eyes in front of them? Plus, when he gets to Hell, it's a very empty place and he immediately finds Foggy, who is in a prison cell? (What, Hell isn't bad enough, you need to be incarcerated, also?) And on and on and on. And despite all the chaos he caused these past months, Mr. Fantastic and Spider-Man and all the rest say "all is forgiven?" And all the "lessons" he keeps learning, including in this issue, are immediately undone when - lo and behold - a criminal menace suddenly appears! (Who could have seen that coming?) more

I like Zdarsky but don't understand the hype for this run, but to each their own.