New Comic Review - Daredevil #2

Name: Daredevil #2

Published by: Marvel comics

Writter: Chip Zdarsky, Ann Nocenti, Chris Giarrusso 

Artist: Marco Checchetto, Rafael De Latorre, Alex Maleev, Paul Azaceta, Phil Noto, Chris Samnee, Klaus Janson, Mike Hawthorne, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, Chip Zdarsky, Chris Giarrusso 

Colorist: Matthew Wilson

Letterer: VC's Clayton Cowles 

Daredevil #2 is yet another chapter in Murdock's life where Zdarsky uses his unique style of storytelling to incorporate new elements into the Daredevil mythos. The prose is just as emotional and poignant as it has ever been with beautiful drawing by Checcheto and a team of brilliant artists augmented by powerful coloring from Matthew Wilson. 

The second (or 650th) issue of Daredevil is certainly not what I expected it to be. Unlike many anniversary issues, it doesn't showcase the supporting cast and the signature rogues gallery of the hero (just recently ASM #900 pulled this off). Rather, it continues from the last issue, progressing the plot further, introduces a new antagonist and uses the talent of the plethora of great artists on offer to introduce said character methodically into Matt's past adventures. 

The art in this issue is truly phenomenal. While the single pages that glimpsed the past by previous artists were a welcome addition and eye catching indeed, I liked the drawing by Checcheto and Wilson detailing the present even more. The fist fight in the rain, the use of darker colors to implement the mood; and the anguish, confusion and desperation in Matt's face without even revealing his eyes, all these are just some of the highlights of their excellent dual performance.

Ann Nocenti is one of my all time favourite Daredevil writers, and her 4 page short is as characteristic in style as one expects of her. I sometimes wish that she would return to write some issues in the future, although that seems very unlikely. The one page mini by Chris Giarrusso is also quite funny.

The absence of Elektra on such a landmark issue was a negative for me, cause I think she has become an integral part of Daredevil. I also found the introduction of the new antagonist into such pivotal moments from Matt's past a bit too much at times.

But, Zdarsky certainly keeps the ball rolling, and his current run continues to be one of the best comics being published at the moment. 

4 out of 5 stars from me.