Christmas (253). A great start to the volume, contrasting the Kingpin and Matt at Christmas — and it's more subtle than it sounds. It's the supporting cast that really makes the issue, particularly the kids [7+/10].Kelco (254-256). These three issues feature a trial against Kelco Chemicals which on the one hand is very fascinating because it's a proxy fight between Matt and the Kingpin and on the other hand is very frustrating because Nocenti keeps applying the rules of criminal trials ("reasona...

A stunning exploration of fear, sex, and gender roles in this early 80s superhero comic.

Goodreads just killed my very thoughtful and elaborate review of this collection. Short version: It's really good & holds up very well. Nocenti and Romita Jr may built on what Miller introduced in his seminal run, but their take is much more steeped in the real world (of the 80s) and makes for a more rewarding read (in the present). It's sometimes simplistic, sometimes complex storytelling, but always wrapped in am authentic moral tale. Sexuality and lust have a gravitas and impact, which is ver...

On the whole this is an A+ collection. I always loved Ann Nocenti's work on the X-Men / New Mutants but never got around to reading her Daredevil stuff. side from the filler stories, one of which isn't even written by her, and the meaningless Punisher crossover, this collection which brings to life Typhoid Mary for the first time is a must have for fans of the horned hero.

Nocenti's greatest creationAnn Nocenti wrote tons of great comics at Marvel in the 90s. Her introduction of Typhoid Mary in these issues are some of her best. Typhoid remains a criminally underused character to this day and this book shows a ton of what makes her special.

Nocenti and Romita Jr’s Daredevil was a strange proposition in the 80s and reads even stranger now, a superhero comic that seems to operate mainly on the level of symbolism and psychoanalysis, illustrated by an artist who gets more primordial and kinetic by the issue. Typhoid Mary, Nocenti’s most lasting creation, works here as a kind of deranging anima more than as an actual character, but the collection really finds its stride once she’s off the scene, and the comic plunges into the Inferno cr...

4.5 stars. Loving Ann Nocenti's Daredevil run - some great, campy 80s humor, emotional arc with Typhoid Mary trying to splitup Matt & Karen, Kingpin behind the scenes, and NYC in the 1980s. Not to mention Ditko's "Bombers" issues and an entire issue in the bar on Christmas eve with Daredevil drinking!

If I was matt I'd simply not cheat on Karen page but maybe I'm built different

Typhoid Mary is my favorite of all villains. just Love,love,love her i love that she had a split personality from birth, has telekinesis, she can make you sleep just by saying a word she usually Makes people for example sleep before she walks in the room so people never see her come in so it appears like she just appears in a room. because she doesn't want you to see her come in cause she just wants to appear. she loves fucking with your psychic, She came make you do things you don't almost like...

Sempre que alguém fala no Demolidor, a primeira coisa que surge é o Miller, a segunda é o Bendis e ninguém lembra da Nocenti.Vou contar um segredo, as primeiras edições da Nocenti - logo depois do Miller - colocam o Bendis no bolso e sobra troco. Enfim, a história básica é o Rei do Crime contratando mais uma assassina profissional - Mary Typhoid - para quebrar o coração do Matt Murdock, que tá de bem com a vida, trabalhando com uma assessoria jurídica e morando com a Karen Page - a mulher mais a...

Well, well ,well. Let's start with the good: the art is flawless. It takes a little till your eyes get used to John Romita Jr.'s extensive use of pencil, it's quite unusual at first but it's definitely a key element of his signature style. And to be honest, filled in with Al Williamson's wonderful colors, it is an unmatched eye candy. (Not to mention, I was absolutely lured by the late 80's style/atmosphere of the artwork.)On Ann Nocenti's writing: Filling in Frank Miller's shoes after his epic

3.5

A trip down memory lane. I collected Daredevil for basically Nocenti's entire run but had long ago sold off my copies. While watching Season Two of the Netflix series, I got an urge to revisit these issues and found this omnibus. The art remains fantastic. The writing, uneven. But the core Inferno story with the subway train remains one of the most memorable combinations of art, language, and theme that I've read in comic form. Worth every penny just to read that again.

Call it 3 1/2 stars. My fond memories of Ann Nocenti's Daredevil run clash with reality. Her scripts are rife with '80's excess, sub-Claremontian in stereotyping and pseudo-deep purple prose. She barely gets below the surface of many of the characters she depicts here. In fairness, there is some really good stuff to be found here: the gradual buildup of Typhoid Mary, a truly original Nocenti creation. The storyline climaxes in DD's battle with Mary's minions, with the lady herself delivering the...

AFAIK, Marvel never properly collected the Nocenti/Romita Jr. Daredevil run like they did the Miller/Janson one. There's also huge chunks of the run currently missing from Marvel Unlimited, so these pricey Epic Collections are the best way to read it. This one covers the middle portion of Nocenti/Romita Jr.'s time on Daredevil.The Typhoid Mary story arc is the longest and best one in this volume. Mary, an original Nocenti/Romita Jr. creation, is a fun update to (and commentary on) old femme fata...

I really enjoyed the character of Typhoid Mary. A very under utilized character by Marvel. She’s great, and Nocenti’s run of DD starts off strong in these issues collected in this trade. Love the artwork ass well. Especially when Romita Jrz hops on board. The tie in arc to the Hell stuff (while goofy) is pretty rad too.

4.5

La etapa de Ann Nocenti a cargo del personaje me esta gustando. Obviamente no esta al nivel de la etapa de Miller pero creo que reprocharle eso seria injusto. Los números anteriores a los recopilados en este volumen variaban en diversas historias interesantes con un fuerte contenido político, y si bien eso se mantiene en este volumen creo que lo hace mejor todavía añadiendo personajes muy buenos como en el caso de Typhoid Mary.

Pure 80's craziness. Loved it.

the best Romita ever and the second best run ever for daredevil !!!!