This month’s issue of Daredevil is momentous, marking 60 years of Daredevil’s fearless presence in the Marvel Universe. Marvel has assembled a team of both classic and new creators to craft this special anniversary issue. The Introductory Rites storyline will continue, promising thrilling developments between Daredevils. The bonus stories offer a glimpse into Matt Murdock’s exciting life. Who knows what adventures await? Here’s a sneak peek:
Stories within this anniversary issue are:
- “Introductory Rites” Part 8: Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder
- “Not on the Sidelines”: Erica Schultz and Jan Bazaldua
- “Blind Leading the Blind”: Elsa Sjunneson and Eric Koda
- “Turk Takes a Bath”: Ann Nocenti and Stefano Raffaele
- “Hurts So Good”: D.G. Chichester and Ken Lashley
- “Lost and Found”: Saladin Ahmed and Tommaso Bianchi
- “Daily Bugle Funnies”: Ty Templeton
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Ahmed and Kuder’s opening story is the big show of this issue. We don’t get any surprise Sins masquerading as Matt Murdock’s friends. The dialogues between Murdock and Elektra were good for progressing their adventures in costume, but their inner thoughts were where the real action was. Bullseye stole the show, big time! He didn’t need to throw much, but the words he tossed around hit hard, and once you see who he is talking about, you will want that next issue ASAP!
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The Schultz and Bazaldua adventure piqued my interest in the world of Elektra. This creative team is setting up an interesting dynamic between Elektra and Alice, so watch for the upcoming Daredevil: Woman Without Fear series coming in July. Elsa Sjunneson and Eric Koda crafted a story that tugs at my heart as an educator. Finding out Matt Murdock guest speaks at a school for blind students is pretty cool, and the fact that it happened during a lockdown was a sense of realism to see how scary that situation can be. Luckily, Daredevil shows up, but Matt might have inspired or forgotten the power of hearing. Nocenti and Raffaele give us an exciting theory on how Turk got his name and showcase how half-cocked his ideas are as a con man.
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It was great to see Chichester and Lashley team up again for another tale in the black armor, plus Chichester pokes fun at their recent mini-series name. Yet, this lost adventure makes me wish Punisher would’ve been more of a guest star during that period. Ahmed gives us another adventure with artist Tommaso Bianchi, reminding us that family can be viewed from many different perspectives. It is such a beautiful tale that makes you want to hug your family members, and a great experience getting to see Ahmed write Elektra in a solo tale. Ending the issue on a fun note was Ty Templeton’s humor as he shows off his amalgams of Daredevil family and enemies with comic strips. I think the standout strip was “Kingpin of the Mob,” as the mixes lead to a humorous outcome.
What a way to turn 60 years old and not look stale. The current creative team shares the anniversary with classic and new creators. “Introductory Rites” adds layers to Murdock’s struggles, making the wait harder as interest builds. The added characters are more good stuff in this wild buffet. The extra adventures take us to eras of Daredevil that should bring a smile to any era fan’s face. Here’s to 60 more years of the Man Without Fear!
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