New Comic Review - Daredevil #3

Name: Daredevil #3

Published by: Marvel comics

Writter: Chip Zdarsky

Artist: Rafael De Latorre

Colorist: Matthew Wilson

Letterer: VC's Clayton Cowles

Every month I pick up new issues by Chip Zdarsky, mentally dreading that maybe this time he will drop the ball by writing something less than stellar. And each time I get pleasantly surprised as he yet again delivers another spectacular issue dealing with the resolve and the beliefs Matt has regarding his past and the direction he has decided to take his life in. 

This issue continues to deal with Matt trying to tie up loose ends before leaving NYC to deal with the Hand. But this time he decides to pick up some more members for his army and tries to sway some of his friends to fight for his cause. On his travels through the city he also visits some of his lingering enemies that needs to be dealt with in the future, as well meet with some new enemies who he has to face sooner rather than later. 

That is the most I can say without spoiling anything of the plot. This issue is a rather prose heavy and lacking in action, but in Matt's world you don't always need action to portray an intense story. This issue is, as always, hard to put down once you start and immediately starts you wondering what to expect from the future issues once you are done, as Zdarsky already has all readers so much invested in the plight of his heroes. 

The drawing does suffer a bit with the absence of extremely capable Checcheto, but Rafael De Latorre & Matthew Wilson does a more than recommendable job of conveying the dire and desperate nature of the situation. 

The last few pages were my favourite nonetheless due to Zdarsky beautifully portrays Matthew's futile attempt at leaving behind his past life and old friends despite the apparent public death of his civilian persona. I just can't wait to discover what the future holds for these characters and for once the brilliant story didn't make me realise the total absence of Elektra till the final page. 

Once again, a resounding 4.5 out of 5 stars.