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The first half of the arc, I would debate, is undeniably great–Frank Miller was born to write Daredevil, and the set-up of the story–which centers effectually the Kingpin finally learning Daredevil's secret identity, and proceeding to brand Matt Murdock's life a consummate and utter living hell–is sublimely done, especially equally it's n
This was proficient. Really good, even. Even so what'due south frustrating about "Born Once again" is how SO FREAKIN' CLOSE it comes to greatness…but ultimately, in the last stretch, falls short.The first half of the arc, I would argue, is undeniably great–Frank Miller was born to write Daredevil, and the set-upwardly of the story–which centers around the Kingpin finally learning Daredevil's secret identity, and proceeding to make Matt Murdock's life a complete and utter living hell–is sublimely washed, especially as it's narrated in that cracking, hard boiled phonation that Miller nailed to perfection in the late 80s/early 90s. Which is why, when the narrative starts to go off the rails (one give-and-take: Nuke) the aftertaste information technology leaves is Specially bitter: it'southward like watching a virtuoso chess player spend hours meticulously arrange his chess pieces for the perfect maneuver, only to toss the whole board correct as the moment of attack arrives.
Am I glad I finally got around to reading "Born Again?" Definitely. Do I hope that Season 3 of the Netflix testify pilfers certain elements of it? You bet. Practice I think information technology's ane of the great Frank Miller stories, up there with the likes of 300, Sin City, and Ronin?
Wilson Fisk can't defeat Daredevil but he might suspension down Matt Murdock.
Excellent storytelling.
A very dark tale past Miller who was on peak of his game back and so. The first couple of problems are admittedly brilliant, the quality drops a bit in the final couple of issues, just overall 'Born again' is a great story.
eight.vi/xWilson Fisk can't defeat Daredevil merely he might break down Matt Murdock.
Fantabulous storytelling.
A very dark tale by Miller who was on top of his game back then. The get-go couple of bug are absolutely brilliant, the quality drops a bit in the last couple of problems, but overall 'Built-in again' is a groovy story.
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I remember reading these bug years ago when they were first published and it felt so skillful to re-read them in this most fantabulous collection. Miller'south writing is fantastic. Matt Murdock goes thru hell and and then redemption. I need to read this once again in a few years. I never become tired of this story.
The Best Daredevil story arc of them all!I think reading these issues years ago when they were first published and it felt and then good to re-read them in this almost first-class collection. Miller's writing is fantastic. Matt Murdock goes thru hell and and so redemption. I demand to read this over again in a few years. I never get tired of this story.
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In 1986 when the Born Again storyline took identify I was in my senior twelvemonth of high-schoolhouse and hadn't picked up a comic-book in years. However the following year I was in college and discovered that comics were changing. That was a bully fourth dimension for the medium. The Watchmen, The Darknight Returns and others were in print and it was cool to read "graphic novels". I picked up the compilation of the Born Again storyline in 1988. I was impressed - very impressed. Little did I know that this was going to establish the framework for the character for the next several decades.
This is nevertheless a very good story. Information technology's held upwards well and is deserving of its condition as a seminal work in comics. The atmosphere and attitude of Miller's Daredevil tin be experienced in the Netflix Daredevil serial. If you oasis't read this ane still I suggest you lot do so. It's well done.
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Perhaps the element of the story which stands side by side to its redemptive quality as most notable is the villain. Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime, makes Matt Murdock's life a living hell in these issues. Instead of using the typical comic volume villian method of putting on a costume and using super weapons or powers to attack the hero or his loved ones, Fisk instead uses his political leverage to destroy Murdock professionally and financially. As a villain who holds immense power in New York Urban center and prefers to use that power rather than physcial force, though he is capable chirapsia Daredevil hand to manus, Miller'due south take on the Kingpin makes him a cantidate for the greatest villain of all time.
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The writing is gritty and hard-boiled, that grips the readers' interest. Every character is written perfectly, even the supporting ones. The Kingpin is shown as a ruthless gangster and is the perfect villain for Daredevil. Although he is super strong, he is simply as big of a criminal mastermind. I loved how he breaks downwards the hero, not physically, only
When the Kingpin learns about the hole-and-corner identity of the Man Without Fear, he sets upward some elaborate plans to destroy the life of the Blind Devil.The writing is gritty and difficult-boiled, that grips the readers' interest. Every character is written perfectly, even the supporting ones. The Kingpin is shown equally a ruthless gangster and is the perfect villain for Daredevil. Although he is super potent, he is just equally big of a criminal mastermind. I loved how he breaks downwardly the hero, not physically, only psychologically (and financially).
Frank Miller proves all the same again, why he's a bang-up Daredevil writer. Accompanied by cute artwork from David Mazzucchelli, Daredevil: Built-in Over again is an essential Daredevil story and a must read for any fans of the graphic symbol.
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Re-reading this now is groovy. Mayhap darker than Miller'south Batman work that he When I was younger I remember liking this story and so getting a little bored with it. Daredevil at the time was my favorite comic book, and for seven bug, or seven months the story took a break and so that Daredevil'south life could exist utterly destoryed. I got a lilliputian bored and wanted the good stuff to come back, only that was only because vii months is a long time when you lot're twelve years erstwhile (or however former I was).
Re-reading this at present is great. Possibly darker than Miller's Batman piece of work that he would soon do, this is a story that doesn't seem in place anywhere in the Marvel universe at the time. My merely complaint would be the returning of outside superheros towards the cease of the story, Helm America and Atomic number 26 homo actualization doesn't fit into the feeling of story, and cheapens the gritty realism that had been and so advisedly laid out for 5 problems before their arrival. ...more
Daredevil ... he rolls the proper noun across the trample that is his mind. Comforting, it isn't. But it is real.
Matt Murdock is one of my favourite superheroes for sure. As a huge fan of the show, but not having grown up with Daredevil, I didn't quite know where to start with the comic books. Charlie Cox mentioned this one in an interview nigh the third season of the show, then I figured I'd dive straight in to see how 1987 Daredevil compares to 2018 Daredevil.
paused @59% // terminal review to comeDaredevil ... he rolls the name across the bruise that is his mind. Comforting, it isn't. But it is real.
Matt Murdock is i of my favourite superheroes for sure. As a huge fan of the show, but not having grown up with Daredevil, I didn't quite know where to start with the comic books. Charlie Cox mentioned this i in an interview nigh the third flavour of the show, and so I figured I'd dive direct in to come across how 1987 Daredevil compares to 2018 Daredevil.
Also, I'm 100% here for Matt/Karen. I beloved them. Not quite as much as I love Matt and Elektra, merely it's about tied. I hateful, who couldn't ship these two?
CUTIE PIES, HONESTLY.
Firstly, the artwork is actually exquisite in this story. I really dear how art can add on to a story and the art in this is gritty, noir, grunge. Which is plumbing fixtures, because the story starts from a dark, grim place.
Born Once more opens with Karen selling Matt's identity every bit Daredevil to an associate of Kingpin's in exchange for drugs.
Local pusher downwardly in that location says he met Daredevil's old lady. His sometime old lady, I mean. Says for a armful she sold his name ...
Oh dear, I have a feeling the OTP might be in danger in this ane. >.> Karen in the show was a dealer, but it's hard to imagine her selling out Matt. And I actually like Karen'south character in the show, then this act of total betrayal was a tough one to start with.
Not long afterward Karen sells Matt out, his coin vanishes, his career disintegrates and he'south investigated and almost thrown into jail. Only Foggy, his avocado at law, manages to keep him free. Only he's broke and bewildered- until he connects the dots and realises who's behind everything.
I do find the differences between Foggy and Matt a trivial jarring in this one. Foggy clearly worries virtually Matt, just I did find it so strange that Matt'southward unabridged life falls apart, he'southward left with coin and Foggy but ... hopes he's okay? Similar, dude, his life is falling apart. Ask him to slumber on your sofa! >.>
One of the biggest differences I noticed was how Karen is characterised. In the bear witness she's got a past with drugs, yeah, but she'due south smart, witty, loyal, scrappy. In this i, she betrays Matt, does drugs, feels bad well-nigh Matt, and gets in one upsetting situation after another. It'south really quite depressing and feels a bit dated, honestly. She'due south very much the damsel-in-distress. And she'southward clearly going to terminate up with Matt - they're on the back cover - only she'southward relegated to the background in this one. She'southward a goad for the destruction of Matt's life and and so in every scene in the first few issues of the volume, all she's thinking about is how Matt'southward going to save her. It'south not quite the Karen I know from the prove.
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I selection on Frank Miller a lot, mainly because people give him the lion's share of credit for revitalizing Batman for the modern age with titles like Batman: Year Ane (which I do recommend by the way) and The Dark Knight Returns despite the fact that guys like O'Neil and Adams were already putting out work that brought the Caped Crusader back to his gothic noir roots. But the character that Miller actually revitalized was the character of Daredevil, and fo
"A man without hope is a man without fear."I pick on Frank Miller a lot, mainly because people give him the king of beasts'south share of credit for revitalizing Batman for the modern historic period with titles like Batman: Year One (which I practice recommend by the way) and The Dark Knight Returns despite the fact that guys similar O'Neil and Adams were already putting out work that brought the Caped Crusader back to his gothic noir roots. Only the character that Miller really revitalized was the character of Daredevil, and for that he deserves all of the credit for giving this formerly C-notation Marvel hero new life.
He took a rather generic swashbuckler and made him into Curiosity'due south version of Batman. Though Miller made Daredevil grungier, more than dangerous, and more sexy with his hard boiled noir accept on the character. While Frank has faltered hard over the years, you lot tin count on him to be on tip meridian shape when writing Daredevil, and I'd say that Born Again is the embodiment of his storied career with the Homo With No Fear.
I call up it's fair to say that Born Again, along with Yr One, is one of Frank's most polished stories. It has none of the more goofy aspects that plague some of his other works, such as blocky, ugly art work, ridiculous characters, and an obsession with tough guys and prostitutes. I suppose that he's like Morrison where he writes extremely well when he has a good editor to rein him in. Much like his gimmicky Alan Moore, Miller, at his best, finds a mode to brand this world of superheroes and gods walking amidst united states feel similar a existent and 'lived in' universe. The character dynamics and themes of expiry and rebirth still concord true all of these years later, and Miller manages to find a way to weave these themes into the story without feeling likewise preachy or heavy-handed.
The biggest force of this volume, and the matter that Frank Miller understands so keenly about the character of Matt Murdock is that he is someone who will never give up, despite all of the things you lot could throw at him. It's his perseverance that keeps him from completely breaking under the constant pressure that's thrown his way. Matt Murdock's life and being is completely and ruthlessly stripped from him as the story moves along, yet Murdock continues to push on. It is this where the Kingpin makes his fatal error: once you've taken everything from a man, yous will have made him into someone without anything to lose.
Much like Year I, Miller paces Built-in Again at an most pitch perfect speed. He does have his habit of repetition littered through the story, just it isn't bothersome as it is in some of his other stories. Frank understands Daredevil well, and he has a dandy mind for what makes Daredevil tick. It's this understanding that makes his Daredevil stories, including this i, so highly-seasoned. In his own words:
"How many superheroes are known for what they can't practice? I hateful Superman tin can fly, lift a building and all that, Batman'south ridiculously smart and he's got all the technology in the world, and Spider-Human can spin webs and swing across buildings. Daredevil, he's blind. He can't run across. That's his distinguishing feature."
The other great feature in this comic is David Mazzucchelli'due south stunning artwork, information technology retains that drawing-like, yet grounded way that was so prevalent in Year One. Even so the artwork looks cleaner, crisp, and filled with personality. It takes a different approach from the gothic noir tones of Batman: Year One. He makes New York into a far grungier, dirtier place, yet he likewise gives it life and personality. Mazzucchelli's New York is a place brimming with character, while also existence grimy and disgusting as well. Mazzucchelli might have outdone himself with this story.
It is non perfect though, as no story always is. The climax of the story is considerably overblown in complete dissimilarity to the more than personal tone that the serial takes. It sadly isn't as grounded as the brilliant climax in Miller and Mazzucchelli's other collaboration in Yr 1. The final battle is rather over the height and has a deranged nutcase who's obsessed with America trying to kill Matthew Murdock and his love interest Karen Page. But luckily it is saved by a fittingly quiet ending that serves the narrative well. With that existence said, the climax is the only reason that this story isn't a five star read for me.
Despite its faults and the fact that I concord Year One to all the same be superior, Born Again proves to be one of Miller's, alongside the Man Without Fearfulness'due south finest outings.
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Additional Notes: This drove contains Daredevil problems #226-233.
Probable Rating (if I had finished this) : {three/v stars}
When drug addict Karen Page – also a one-time lover of Matt's – divulges Daredevil's undercover identity to the Kingpin in substitution for a prepare, Matt Murdock'southward whole life is turned upside down, and
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Additional Notes: This collection contains Daredevil problems #226-233.
Likely Rating (if I had finished this) : {iii/5 stars}
When drug addict Karen Folio – also a former lover of Matt'south – divulges Daredevil's secret identity to the Kingpin in substitution for a fix, Matt Murdock's whole life is turned upside down, and he starts to lose his grip on reality. Although somewhat rushed, I found the premise to be very gripping and dark for an '80s comic. Although I was nearly hooked from the start, only things chop-chop started to lose some steam over fourth dimension. But possibly almost of all, I simply couldn't buy Matt's insanity; it didn't experience like a natural progression. I recall I got the frustration and rage driving some of his actions, but when he started becoming suspicious of his own friends, I felt that was pushing things a little likewise far, too soon. Perhaps if it took two issues (rather than 1) for Kingpin to lay his trap, and to show more than closely Matt'southward reactions to his irresolute circumstances, it would take been more believable for me. Plus, the overly-descriptive narrations and the less-interesting side-stories helped to kill the vibe, and I eventually lost patience waiting to notice out how things were resolved. And that's a shame, since – afterwards skimming through the rest of the volume – it actually looks similar things pick up quite a scrap past issue #231.
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I haven't read information technology in a long fourth dimension, but I do think loving information technology and reading information technology more than one time. I love, dearest, love Mazzucchelli. I recollect he does a proficient job with formalist style with rigid perspective and consistency between frames. But he combines that with a loose line that allows the characters to come up alive. Or something similar that. He'southward certainly one of my favourite cartoonists, which was solidified in his future work like Condom
I just realized this is my only 5 star review for a superhero book.I haven't read it in a long time, but I do recall loving it and reading it more than once. I love, love, love Mazzucchelli. I retrieve he does a skillful job with formalist way with rigid perspective and consistency betwixt frames. Simply he combines that with a loose line that allows the characters to come live. Or something like that. He'due south certainly ane of my favourite cartoonists, which was solidified in his future work similar Condom Blankets and Asterios Polyp.
I read the volume early in my comicbook reading, and information technology was probably the first 'classic' I read. I read it immediately after reading Miller's original run on Daredevil. Some of the criticism I've read states that the characters are one dimensional. So, being atoning here, I think reading the original run and a few of the preceding issues to this story arc fleshes out the characters. This isn't really a defense force of the book per se, but I think it needs to be best-selling that this book is ripped out of an ongoing comic book series (which is an element that plagues many superhero "graphic novels").
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(Likewise, for some reason, I really like
A really well-executed and compelling story that stands on its ain. There are some eye-rolling story elements (witness Matt Murdock's junkie-whore ex girlfriend who sells him out for a fix, and then goes to find him and so he'll salvage her from the nasty Latin American men who are exploting her), but neither Frank Miller'southward craziness nor the grim-and-gritty '80s comics artful had descended into total platitude at this point. And David Mazzucchelli is an absolute master.(Too, for some reason, I actually similar Miller'south apply of Captain America/Steve Rogers. It's a small-scale function, simply the conflict between Steve's moral certainties and the sometimes questionable deportment of the government he serves are brought very well).
ETA: Too, I hadn't realized how much of an influence this story had on the later Daredevil stories by Bendis -- from the use of Ben Urich (who's the "Jim Gordon" lowest effigy here -- to the tension about Matt'south hole-and-corner identity.
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10/10 stars
Widely considered the all-time Daredevil comic storyline ever, Born Once more likewise holds the 11th place on the list of 100 Greatest Marvels of All Time. Ostensibly, this is the graphic novel which saved Daredevil serial from endmost down. And also the one which very heavily influenced the recent Netflix TV series.
A story in 7 parts, clearly designed equally a whole, with one overarching story masterfully linked to Roman Catholic concepts of sin, guilt, due south
My full review tin exist found on my blog here10/ten stars
Widely considered the best Daredevil comic storyline ever, Built-in Again also holds the 11th place on the listing of 100 Greatest Marvels of All Fourth dimension. Ostensibly, this is the graphic novel which saved Daredevil serial from closing downwards. And also the ane which very heavily influenced the recent Netflix Television series.
A story in 7 parts, clearly designed as a whole, with ane overarching story masterfully linked to Roman Catholic concepts of sin, guilt, salvation and redemption, plus the requisite and remarkably tasty additions of Apocalypse and Armageddon. That Catholic inspiration is very strong not only in the narrative, but also in the visuals; Mazzucchelli direct links Daredevil'due south experience to the life and death of Christ, creating poignant images of Pieta, a bit unorthodox Holy Trinity or of the dead body of Christ. In that location are fifty-fifty very emotional portrayals of Mary, mother of Jesus, and Mary Magdalene. And a few mysteries forth the way.
Of grade, information technology wouldn't be a proper Marvel comic book if it wasn't full of explosions, fist-fights and full general mayhem, and so there'due south plenty of that besides. The mayhem in Hell'south Kitchen gets large enough to go Captain America'southward attention when his mad analogue, Nuke, the final 1 of the aborted, malformed children of the Super Soldier programme, attacks New York. The fight between the three of them, Daredevil, Nuke, and Cap, brings also some of the other Avengers – and nosotros get to run across the cameos of Thor and Fe Man equally well. And... This is the only affair about this comic that I would happily excise and forget information technology existed. It'due south completely superfluous.
Simply apart from that, it's one of the best superhero deconstruction story I have read, in that location upward on top with Alan Moore's Watchmen. Okay, a tier below Watchmen (and information technology'south Nuke'southward fault!), cause there's zip that could compare to Moore's opus magnum every bit a superhero deconstruction ;). But it doesn't modify the fact that Daredevil: Born Again is a terrific story, clear and beautifully structured, self-independent, without unnecessary detritus, or continuity issues or other such irritating nuisances and so mutual today. Information technology'south a story about humanity of the superheroes, their vices and virtues akin. And as such, it's as well ane of those rare instances when the superhero for the most part of the story doesn't even put his arrange on. It'southward the story of the man behind the suit, and the same goes for Kingpin. Fisk has go a powerful figure both in the criminal world and in the official one. He had clustered money and influence, but instead of taking care of business organisation, he becomes obsessed with Murdock. The ane human he isn't able to pause. In a way, Fisk becomes the source of his ain autumn. It's a real care for to meet the brilliantly fatigued close-ups of his face, to watch the realization dawn slowly in those beady eyes, the artless, sadistic glee replaced by fear ;).
Of course, in that location is also Ben Urich – the Daily Bugle reporter who goes through his ain cycle of autumn and redemption. I appreciated that detail subplot very much; Daredevil is a superhero, after all, and nosotros expect him to get up and fight. But Urich is just a man, a slim, frail, bespectacled middle-aged guy who finds himself over his head, in fright for his own life and the lives of those shut to him. And notwithstanding, and all the same… Why did you accept to impale him, Netflix?!
And, last but not least, a few words nigh Mazzucchelli's work. Information technology'due south an 1980'southward graphic novel, there's no question nearly it. The lines, the cadres, even the clothing and hairdos – everything says '80. Simply Mazzucchelli's lines are assuming and clear, and they complete the story perfectly, flawlessly evoking the madness, despair and hope that fill Miller's narrative.
Daredevil: Born Again is ane of the all-time graphic novels I've read. A riveting, emotionally exhausting roller-coaster with a realistic (as in "moderately happy" ;)) ending, leaving the reader awed and securely satisfied. Information technology'southward an unfairly disregarded milestone in the evolution of graphic novels. A must-read.
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One of the all-time works written by Frank Miller, hither supported by the dandy art of David Mazzucchelli. Definitely less episodic than Miller's previous long run on Daredevil, dorsum when he was as well drawing the comic volume.
The theme of fall and redemption is not investigated very deeply nor in a particularly original way - how could it be? This is a superhero comics afterward all! - simply it is expressed in a visually impactful fashion. Also, I honey that the fall touches in different forms and degrees th 7/10
One of the best works written by Frank Miller, here supported by the peachy fine art of David Mazzucchelli. Definitely less episodic than Miller's previous long run on Daredevil, back when he was also drawing the comic volume.
The theme of fall and redemption is not investigated very deeply nor in a particularly original manner - how could information technology be? This is a superhero comics after all! - but information technology is expressed in a visually impactful way. Also, I dearest that the fall touches in dissimilar forms and degrees the whole supporting cast (Karen, Nelson, Ulrich), not only the protagonist Matt Murdock.
The miniseries has six chapters, of which the first iv are the actually core of the story. That'south the office worth reading. By the end of chapter four the main serious dilemmas are solved, and Matt Murdock has concluded his psychological and moral parabola of fall and rise. But the primary knot of the plot - the inevitable first fight between Daredevil and Kingpin - is not solved. So, they demand to add ii more than chapters, which go back into the routine of the Daredevil series: Kingpin hires a weirdo super-soldier to striking Daredevil, and the latter takes him down with the help of Captain America. This is my primary problem with the volume: information technology is actually 2 consecutive stories, and it feels anticlimactic towards the end if read as a single ane.
From a storytelling perspective, the comic abounds with Miller's usual syncopate boxed inner monologues. Information technology is inevitable with him, that'due south what the man does. Anyhow, at this stage of his career he was not however the parody of himself, then all in all the narration patterns serve the story well.
In whatever case, the real protagonist of the miniseries is Mazzucchelli'southward art. Already quite solid and stylised for the genre and the period, you tin already perceive it slightly evolving towards the more than abstract essential style of his time to come works. ...more than
Truly one of the most complete and impressive comics ever, I'd place Daredevil Born Once again up with The Dark Knight Returns as one of my all-time favorites.
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One chemical element struck a false note 30 years subsequently, the grapheme of Nuke in the final 2 chapters. Back in the 80s we painted all Vietnam war vets with the same image: crazy and out of control. Nuke is like Rambo on drugs, unable to distinguish Hell's Kitchen from the jungles of Nicaragua. Miller was more liberal back so; I don't think the post 9/11 Miller would create the same graphic symbol. But then over again, the mail service 9/xi Miller hasn't created a story as good every bit Born Again.
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This story is really dark.
Similar, it'southward the darkest superhero story I've e'er read.
And so, mild spoilers upwards ahead, don't read on if you're one of those chaps who likes to jump into a tale without knowing what it's about.
In this story, Karen Folio, one time Nelson & Murdcok'due south secretarial assistant, at present junky/sometime adult picture star, sells out Daredevil'southward secret identity to get a fleck more heroine.
Matt Murdock'south life is falling apart, though information technology's non really made articulate why. As if
This story is really dark.
Similar, it's the darkest superhero story I've ever read.
So, mild spoilers up ahead, don't read on if you're one of those chaps who likes to leap into a tale without knowing what it's about.
In this story, Karen Folio, once Nelson & Murdcok's secretarial assistant, now junky/former adult film star, sells out Daredevil's secret identity to become a fleck more than heroine.
Matt Murdock's life is falling apart, though information technology's not really made clear why. As if things weren't bad enough for our favourite hero dressed in a demon's adjust, Kingpin now knows who Matt really is, and sets out to destroy Murdock's life.
At present, if yous've read my previous reviews, you'll probably know that Imma first randomly talking about the art, then the story, then somehow awkwardly end the review.
The fine art was... Similar all old times comic book art. Bright and colourful and cartoony, and also able to tell a story in a way that only classic comics tin.
The story... to exist honest, it was pretty messy. Like, random pieces were just jammed in hither and there. Though, it was executed well enough to make this fairly entertaining.
All in all, Born Once more is a comic book archetype that DD fans should read.
iii/v Stars.
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Leave your reservations about this merely beingness a comic volume at the door. This story is gut wrenchingly emotional and surprisingly realistic.
It'south ultimately, as all the best superhero stories are, nigh the man backside the mask and the depths he is willing to become in order to protect all that he holds dear.
It's a bleak, VIOLENT story with bitter undertones yet, as the story concludes, our blind hero far worse off than
Without a dubiety, merely put, the BEST superhero comic book story I accept Ever read!Exit your reservations near this merely existence a comic book at the door. This story is gut wrenchingly emotional and surprisingly realistic.
It'south ultimately, equally all the all-time superhero stories are, about the man behind the mask and the depths he is willing to go in order to protect all that he holds dear.
Information technology's a bleak, Vehement story with biting undertones yet, equally the story concludes, our bullheaded hero far worse off than when he began, you are left in NO doubt that THIS is a HERO!
Confident, talented, 18-carat writing at it's all-time!
If the makers of Daredevil the movie had taken this script (and re-bandage Ben Affleck), we would take had QUITE the pic!
Highly recommended!
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Nuke (#232-233). These last two problems, usually collected with Born Over again, reveal Kingpin's attempt to kill Dardevil with Nuke. Outset upward, we get a neat new character in Nuke, who's been used well in the years since (including on the Jessica Jones TV show). Second, we get a tiny scrap of closure on "Built-in Again" threads. But we also get a long fight with Nuke and a comic that quickly becomes more than about Helm America than Daredevil. And alas, this was the end of Frank Miller'southward short-lived 2d run.
(I believe in that location was some additional callback to Built-in Again in what volition someday be Daredevil Ballsy Drove 16 or and then, but that's not yet on Marvel's schedule.)
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So many "classic" 80s comics have lo
Gripping, intense and mythic. The most purely empathetic piece of work of Miller's I've read. I loved how Matt forgave Karen. How Nuke was understood as a victim of ability and PTSD. The drive of Kingpin. This one blew me away. It has some pacing problems (sure, let's recap what Daredevil's powers are at the beginning of every issue), but they're forgivable due to its format. Information technology has that epic mythic telescopic of TDKR and yet none of the nastiness that left me feeling queasy.So many "archetype" 80s comics take lost their lustre. This isn't one of them. Read Miller's Daredevil run beforehand so you become the total charge. Characters and emotions felt so raw. The artwork beautiful. NYC in the snowfall!
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This is the book that today'southward 'decompressed storytelling' 8-issue arcs want to be when they grow up, but Miller packs every effect with events, happenings, moving the frontwards with the lives of a half dozen characters, to a degree that contemporary comics just don't manage.
David Mazzucchelli'southward artwork in this is nigh unto perfect for the textile.
Aye, there are legitimate complaints to be fabricated on how mid-fourscore's comics marginalized female characters, and yes, there were a lot of people who wanted to exercise their takes on Miller's runs later, only taken on its own terms and of its time it's a marvelous piece of work.
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Among the comics I own most certainly a little gem.
Once over again Miller "reboots" a character. This time he takes away everything that Matt Murdock has considered a rubber haven. This is about his deconstruction and rebirth as Daredevil the blind superhero.Among the comics I ain most certainly a fiddling gem.
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Classics are classic for a reason, and this is no exception. The slow build of the story and the utter destruction of Murdock is very well told. Kingpin is as fascinating a
How do you destroy a life? Slice past piece from the shadows. In a world where wealth, ability, and influence happen high in a higher place and far abroad, the Kingpin tin can torture Matt Murdock as hands every bit he tin pull the wings off a fly. It makes for an interesting story, considering Matt Murdock is quickly destroyed, but Daredevil is a survivor.Classics are archetype for a reason, and this is no exception. The wearisome build of the story and the utter destruction of Murdock is very well told. Kingpin is as fascinating as he is repulsive. Captain America breaking into a secure military base to uncover truths the army wants hidden is just good writing. It was the eighties and a rich white human being bought the unabridged world to beat a symbol of justice, while J. Jonah Jameson bullied his reporters into speaking truth to ability.
Classics can also exist hugely problematic, and this i is no exception. Karen, the junkie porn-star sells Matt out in United mexican states, looking for a quick ready. Foggy steals Matt'south daughter, who was conspicuously not Matt'southward to begin with. People who need people and the trappings of civilization or amore are fools who don't know better.
Once again, I deeply respect Miller's writing while beingness hugely skeptical about his philosophical conclusions. Still, it'south a book worth reading.
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Considered one of Daredevil'southward all-time stories, this is always kind of been on my radar to read. It was beautiful, I loved the precipitous writing that cuts upward against the precipitous images. At that place were some really fantastic lines in there that will probably follow me around for the side by side few days. That said, the ending fell apartment for me. Information technology didn't necktie everything up in a way that felt satisfactory, the ending behaved like it actually
I don't really become here but I dear Daredevil — and this was cheap at my bookstore.Considered i of Daredevil'southward all-time stories, this is e'er kind of been on my radar to read. It was cute, I loved the abrupt writing that cuts up against the sharp images. In that location were some really fantastic lines in there that will probably follow me effectually for the next few days. That said, the catastrophe fell apartment for me. Information technology didn't necktie everything up in a manner that felt satisfactory, the ending behaved like it really did need the extra characters in social club to stop right — when the story is supposed to be about Matt who felt more like a side character at the finish of his own story. Other than that, I thought it was very skillful & I can see why it'southward still suggested as the "only one you need to really read." ( or and then I was told. )
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Some aspects of it really haven't aged well and I truly hope they haven't adapted the office of Karen going off the deep terminate in the 3rd season of the Netflix evidence.
Other than that, I enjoyed every moment of Matt overcoming the immense pressure and betrayal that he feels and the sheer hatred and willful destruc One of the all-time greatest comic book arcs in my opinion. A gritty story of a human being overcoming insurmountable odds and knowing that there is e'er somebody in your corner cheering for you.
Some aspects of it actually oasis't aged well and I truly hope they haven't adapted the part of Karen going off the deep finish in the third flavour of the Netflix show.
Other than that, I enjoyed every moment of Matt overcoming the immense pressure and betrayal that he feels and the sheer hatred and willful destruction of his psyche that Fisk orchestrates with the consummate ease that simply an established big bad can manage. ...more
Ane of the best comic-book stories always. Inspiring. Frank Miller is a masterful story teller and y'all feel the ache of Daredevil and also get to see his story and his tribulations through multiple characters' POVs, I particularly liked Kingpin. (view spoiler)[ The cursory Avengers appearance and Cap'southward role are icing on the cake
When pushed to the very edge and even beyond, do you even so agree on to your ideal? Do you yet evidence upward to do good when essentially entire earth turns against you overnight?One of the best comic-book stories ever. Inspiring. Frank Miller is a masterful story teller and y'all experience the anguish of Daredevil and besides get to see his story and his tribulations through multiple characters' POVs, I especially liked Kingpin. (view spoiler)[ The cursory Avengers appearance and Cap'southward office are icing on the cake (hide spoiler)]
I re-read information technology after knowing the Daredevil Season three would exist based on this. Yet as captivating as the first read.
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