DAREDEVIL'S SECOND ARC BEGINS WITH A BRUTAL BOUT!
In the senses-shattering second arc of DAREDEVIL, creators Saladin Ahmed and Germán Peralta continue the explosive debut of this new series featuring an all-new villain for Daredevil to face down!
RATED T+
Saladin Ahmed continues to spin an interesting story in which we see Father Matt adjusting to his new life while trying to stay true to his spirituality and the rules that he must live by. One of the most interesting aspects of Daredevil's character has always been the conflict of interest between his secret identity and his religious and spiritual beliefs. So it is great to see this aspect get explored more. Read Full Review
The art in Daredevil #5 crushes, which is ironic since She-Hulk literally crushes things as her muscular body ripples throughout the book. Ahmed progresses his main story forward while there's a well-written superhero book with heroes doing everyday things on top of it. That's a win, especially in an age when superhero books go high stakes on a universal scale too much. Read Full Review
Karamis art style is dynamic and lends itself well to the tone of the story. While the imagery was beautifully detailed, it was confining at times because of the panel structure. With She-Hulk in the comic, the panels could have been more expansive and freer, but they felt like they were containing the character rather than showcasing her. Read Full Review
Daredevil #5 takes a break from the serious tone for an amusing episode that finds She-Hulk and Daredevil confronting Gluttony. Ahmed's technical execution is on point, and Karami's art looks fantastic, especially for She-Hulk, but the pacing of the arc is becoming increasingly uneven. Read Full Review
Like with Envy, the reader will likely figure out what's going on long before Matt does, but what little we get of the fight between the two is fun. Read Full Review
Daredevil #5 seemed to change the tone of the previous issues, which made it feel like a filler despite being part of the narrative arc. Read Full Review
With the debut of its sophomore arc, Daredevil continues to prove its premise works on paper but can't quite make the leap in execution. Beyond a few standout moments and visuals, the issue is relegated to a consistent, yet forgettable delivery that tries to assemble the disparate pieces into a unified image. Instead, the pieces are just grouped into interesting arrangements that dont quite lead to a full image. Its a shame because the status quo established at the end of the previous run set up a genuinely fresh take on the character, but the follow-through just cant quite match it. Read Full Review