Daredevil #108 Review

DAREDEVIL #108
Written by Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka
Art by Michael Lark

This arc seems to be addressing every problem that has been levied against Brubaker's erratic run since taking over the book as it is jam packed with story, continues to build on the intriguing murder mystery plot and doesn't spend half an issue dragging Matt's life through the dirt or dwelling on how much crap he's been through.

While there's still very little Daredevil in this story, it does feature some great Matt Murdock moments as he starts reclaiming his life by having him interact with old friends, like Luke Cage, Dakota and even Ben Urich.

I especially liked the spotlight on Dakota this issue as she gets revenge on her attacker from last issue and still has some time to trash talk with Luke Cage   

I especially liked the spotlight on Dakota this issue as she gets revenge on her attacker from last issue and still has some time to trash talk with Luke Cage and rip Matt a bit over his return to his Matt Murdock persona after a few months of brooding as Daredevil.

Verdict - Must Read. I'm not usually one to get sucked into these murder mystery trials, as they are typically just twist endings or that random clue right at the end to turn the tide, but Rucka and Brubaker are doing a great job of fleshing this out while still finding time to focus on the characters.

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Daredevil #107 Review

DAREDEVIL #107
Written by Ed Brubaker & Greg Rucka
Art by Michael Lark

Two words. Must Read.

The team of Rucka and Brubaker has put together one of hell of a first issue. If you're a fan of murder mysteries or crime dramas or movies, such as The Rainmaker, then this issue should hit all the right buttons for you. All I know is, I'm hooked and it'll be hard for me not to enjoy the rest of this story from two of the best writers in the business.

For those looking for some plot details, Matt is still reeling from the aftermath of Without Fear, where Mr Fear caused irreprable damage to Matt's wife, Milla's, mental state of mind, Matt continues to take out his frustrations on anyone he can, which includes his pal, Luke Cage, in this issue.

Luke turned up looking for some help from Matt and all he got was a punch from Daredevil, to comedic effect, as Luke's bulletproof skin proved to be similar to punching a brick wall for Matt. Luke ends up arranging a meeting with Matt's collegue, Dakota, and lays out the details of a criminal Luke knows is innocent of a gruesome crime, decapitating three children, said criminal has even confessed to.

Dakota takes it upon herself to find out more information about the criminal and finds nothing but suspicions in the police file, whether it be the lack of follow up by the police or the disappearance, and reluctance of the criminal to confess to, of the father of the children, and this leads her to a face to face with the death row inmate. There, he spills out his confession, which she is recording, and tells of his finding religion with his conversion to Islam in prison.

On Dakota's way home, she stops for coffee and is assaulted from behind and threatened to let the convict fry on death row and to stop asking questions. This doesn't go over well as she shows up on Matt's doorstep with a bloody lip and bruised up face.

She's had enough of Matt's moping around and "me against the world" attitude and just cuts the bullshit with him and tells it to him straight to get over it and come back to the real world. She tells him about the case and how she was going to lay a guilt trip on him in an effort to help him out and let's him know she doesn't care anymore, slamming the recording and notes on the table and leaving.

We end the issue with Matt clicking the recording on and then a quick scene change to him showing up at the prison for a sitdown talk with the convict, telling him he's going to save his life.

Verdict - Must Read. If you're looking for the guy in the red pajama's, I'm sure he'll show up more in the next few issues. However, don't let that stop you from picking up a great murder mystery that after just one issue has sunk it's teeth into me pretty damn deep and has me mulling over how this is going to turn out over the coming months. Highly recommended issue.

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