Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Art: Aaron Kuder, Jesus Aburtov, VC’s Clayton Cowles, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Price: $4.99
Release Date: December 6th, 2023
DON’T MISS…BULLSEYE! BULLSEYE makes his bloody entrance into Matt Murdock’s new life, and Hell’s Kitchen is caught in the crossfire as Daredevil #4 by Saladin Ahmed continues. As the bodies pile up, DAREDEVIL is forced to make an impossible choice between stopping his deadliest enemy…and saving the soul of his friend!
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THE DISPATCH
Daredevil #4 continues in a slow-moving fashion that provides fans with very little Bullseye, more exorcising, and little answers as to what the heck is going on. Readers, the angle involving the Heat as well as the devolving relationship with Ben Urich just hasn’t been hitting the mark. Couple all that with the Father Matt plot thread and this Daredevil series is losing its mojo fast. There’s no excitement and almost no pizzazz. The allure of a Daredevil comic is missing. Sure, I’m kind of eager to see who is behind these demon possessions and why they’re attacking Matt specifically. Yet, the slow-moving nature of Daredevil #4 just deflates any enthusiasm making this reviewer wonder what the direction of this comic even is anymore.
ART
Germán Peralta’s artwork isn’t bad by any stretch. However, I don’t know if it’s his style or his design but his illustrations always appear to be lacking movement. They’re great stills and would look outstanding on a wall. Nevertheless, I’m also looking at a comic to see how it comes to life through its movement and action. That’s what makes a comic different than a short story or kids’ Chapter Book. Please don’t misunderstand. Daredevil #4 had some amazing panels but the dynamic nature of what makes a comic book pop was also missing.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Daredevil #4 appears to be coming to a grinding stop. The plot threads aren’t panning out. The pacing is way too slow. The demonic undertones currently don’t seem to fit. The Father Matt angle seems almost pointless. And the one saving grace was the re-ignition of Bullseye which came and went faster than you could say his name. My point is that this series, the style, the lack of excitement, and the slow pacing seem incredibly uncharacteristic of Ahmed as a writer and Daredevil as a character. Therefore, if it doesn’t turn around after the next issue, I think I may have to call this series quits. Readers need a hook and they need it fast! And if it doesn’t happen soon, I think this series may be short-lived. Let me know what you think, have a great week, and God Bless!