As someone whose favorite marvel character is Daredevil, I genuinely think there are 4 runs you can pick up and still thoroughly enjoy and understand the character, as long as you know the basic origin. Miller's run is obviously a classic, Bendis' brilliant dialogue revitalized the character in the 2000s, Waid brings a fun and fresh take that still has a classic feel to it, and Zdarsky takes a simple yet obvious question and runs with it expertly. The first run I read was Waid's after watching the first season of Daredevil and i wasn't at all confused or lost when reading it, it actually made me want to read more
The worst thing about Marvel is that they refuse to keep their best stories in print! Guardian devil, man without fear, and even Born again are king out of print. Meanwhile Batman has almost every one of his best stories in print.
DUDEEEEE !!! Phenomenal video on one of my favorite comic book characters of all time ! So many great runs ! But I had straight chills when you started talking about the Bendis run ! Love it so much ! and Zdarsky's run ?!?!?! Sheeshhhhh !!! What a ride !
Bendis is my favorite so far but there’s been soooo many good ones, I can’t wait to read the second Zdarsky hardcover collection next month I’m so ready! Thanks so much for watching man :) Daredevil is my favorite character and I’ve been dying to make this video for awhile ha
Love this video. I was looking to find a video talking about where to start reading daredevil. So thank you very much. When I became a marvel fan, I was not even the fan of daredevil. Look at me now, looking on where to start reading his comics. How the time changes. Also, I must say that he is marvel’s underrated superhero. Even the new ones are more popular than him in my opinion. I am happy that we are getting another show of daredevil continuing the previous ones story. I really am grateful to marvel for doing such a thing. 🎉
Looks like I have more books to add to my reading backlog. I'll probably start with Bendis' run since that's one of the biggest suggestions I hear for DD books. Great video!
@@TheComicBookReport ya man, DD is just so dang good. The most consistent character with good writing in comics and really cool to hear he is one of ur faves!
Love that intro! Daredevil is definitely one of my all time favorite characters… If you asked me 10 years ago I wouldn’t have mentioned him. Crazy how things change.
Miller is so hard to beat :) But I feel like DD the last 20 years has been more hit than miss, but I might be biased ha. Let me know if you end up reading anything else ha 😉👍
I'm very new to the comicbook scene and wathcing your video's has helped me so much, just want to thank you for the hard work you put in for this community :)
Wow! I love hearing this and it’s humbling. Thank you so much for the feedback, I’m so happy to hear you’re finding value in the channel! If you enjoyed this video I also did one covering where to start reading spider-man a few weeks ago :) 🕷️
@@TheComicBookReport I'll can't wait to see what the future of your channel will hold, all i know it will be amazing. Thank you so much and i'll be sure to check the spiderman video too! p.s just orderd the first 3 copies of the Chip Zdarsky comics, very excited :)
Gooid point: read the original origin stories. Especially since a lot of stuff gets retconned. Although I must admit that Man Without Fear by Miller and JRJR is a great read and an update on DD's origin story. Just like Batman Year One is a great update. When it comes to my favorite run it's still Miller's from the 1980s.
Absolutely!! I love starting from the very beginning, but Man Without Fear is the origin story for Daredevil I enjoy reading ha. And Miller’s run is fantastic, there’s a reason he’s still actively discussed whenever Daredevil is talked about even 40 years after his run 💪💪 Thanks for watching :)
Good selections but I’m not feeling that Stan Lee DD as a good starting point. The writing is just dated and hard to read which can alienate a new reader, turning them off DD. Miller’s Man Without Fear is the perfect starting point. And if there’s only one DD run a person is going to read, it best be Miller’s 168-191. His work, in my opinion, created the Daredevil character that most likely is attracting an interested reader.
I completely respect your thoughts here sir 💪 I added the Stan Lee issue simply because I always believe in starting from the beginning even if you only read the single origin issue, just fun to know where they came from. Agreed that Miller really shaped the modern daredevil, and even though his run is even getting older now, I do think it definitely holds up. Of all the Miller work I do like Man Without Fear as a starting place because it rehashes the origin but is also just one on my favorite standalone miniseries 💪 I can tell you love the character and I love talking to other DD fans! Thank you so much for stopping by Out of curiosity do you have a favorite run amongst the more modern Daredevil runs?
@@TheComicBookReport Definitely. I'm typically not a superhero reader, but there's something about DD, man. So many of his runs are fantastic in their own right, but especially when compared to the bulk of superhero storytelling out there. I think a large part is that DD hasn't been a flagship character like Spider-Man, so i think writers have more room to flex and try interesting things. The Bendis/Maleev run is incredible. I like the first half of Zdarsky's quite a bit. The character of Cole North was a great addition to DD's story. Once his run hits the King in Black garbage the issues become rushed and just pale in comparison to the first half. There's a lot of story that could have been explored but I think editors were pushing hard for Devil's Reign. Devil's Reign is interesting so far, we'll see how it wraps. I love how Zdarsky’s using Elektra and am eager to see where her story as DD goes, how she takes on the Hand, etc. DD has grown in popularity with Netflix and now his appearance in MCU, i hope editors continue to let his writers tell good stories rather than become a character written by committee.
@@markxsavage great perspective! I absolutely agree. It’s pretty amazing how consistently at least decent his last several runs have been. I also just think the character of Matt Murdock is interesting too-he’s really likable while having pretty transparent flaws that get navigated in a lot of his runs. I’m still in the first half of the Zdarsky run but so far I am really Enjoying it the author has a really clear sense of voice for the characters. Agree on North and I can’t wait to see the Electra DD stuff, I’ve seen images around so I know it’s coming up but I’m waiting for the Zdarsky oversized HCs so been waiting ha Without reading a ton of superhero stuff, do you have any good recommendations for non hero comics? I read a bulk of superhero stuff but lately I’ve been venturing out ha Always in the market for a good recommendation
Great video! Man the Soule run was disappointing to me in that the transition from Waid’s classic run wasn’t handled so well but man did it have some nice art!!
Hello mate. I have the 2 frank miller omni/omni companion books which are great plus Smiths guardian devil book, again superb. I have both Brubakers Daredevil slim omnis and Bendises vol 2 daredevil omni but ive yet to read them through as im waiting on the omni reprint this summer of vol one Bendis Daredevil. I Brubakers follows on from Bendis so i have to wait till ive got them all before reading. Cant wait to dove in though. This year July 2nd Zdarsky has a 600+ page omni coming out so ill be buying that. Im hoping its the start of his run but im not sure. Ive never read any Zidarsky before. Heard he's quality. All the best 👍
That Zdarsky omnibus is the first half of his run on Daredevil and it’s very good in my opinion! Bendis’ run I think is my favorite though. Sounds like you have some wonderful reading ahead 👏📚
@@TheComicBookReport Cheers man. I'm lost in reading fiction novels currently so my comic tbr pile is growing! Good to have a break from comics though. Recently I've been buying up the Darkhorse trades/epics of their Conan runs. Pricy as they're all out of print but they're well regarded. I read through Robert E Howards Complete Conan works and I was blown away by his prose and ability. I don't fancy the Marvel 70's/80's Conan omni's but the Darkhorse series is right up my street. Serious, adult and brutal ✌️😂
Overall I enjoyed End of Days. My memory of reading it was that it didn’t live up to my expectations but it was still very solid. It has been years since I’ve read it though. I’m probably due for a re-read! I wouldn’t recommend starting with it though 📚
As someone whose favorite marvel character is Daredevil, I genuinely think there are 4 runs you can pick up and still thoroughly enjoy and understand the character, as long as you know the basic origin. Miller's run is obviously a classic, Bendis' brilliant dialogue revitalized the character in the 2000s, Waid brings a fun and fresh take that still has a classic feel to it, and Zdarsky takes a simple yet obvious question and runs with it expertly. The first run I read was Waid's after watching the first season of Daredevil and i wasn't at all confused or lost when reading it, it actually made me want to read more
These are my favorite runs
The worst thing about Marvel is that they refuse to keep their best stories in print! Guardian devil, man without fear, and even Born again are king out of print. Meanwhile Batman has almost every one of his best stories in print.
Seriously every so often those things come back though hopefully sooner rather than later
@@TheComicBookReport I know that a DD by Frank Miller reprint has been leaked for this year, so here’s hoping!
@@callmetopgun45 it’s so hard to beat Miller. I started re-reading Born Again last night 😂
Agreed many of the 📚 books end at overpriced, people need to inform Marvel please reprint many of the graphic novels.
DUDEEEEE !!! Phenomenal video on one of my favorite comic book characters of all time ! So many great runs ! But I had straight chills when you started talking about the Bendis run ! Love it so much ! and Zdarsky's run ?!?!?! Sheeshhhhh !!! What a ride !
Bendis is my favorite so far but there’s been soooo many good ones, I can’t wait to read the second Zdarsky hardcover collection next month I’m so ready!
Thanks so much for watching man :)
Daredevil is my favorite character and I’ve been dying to make this video for awhile ha
Great Daredevil overview! TPB is the way to go when catching up on old runs. Thanks for sharing!
Oh I’ve got most of these in trades absolutely haha! Thanks so much for watching and stopping by! :)
Love this video. I was looking to find a video talking about where to start reading daredevil. So thank you very much. When I became a marvel fan, I was not even the fan of daredevil. Look at me now, looking on where to start reading his comics. How the time changes. Also, I must say that he is marvel’s underrated superhero. Even the new ones are more popular than him in my opinion. I am happy that we are getting another show of daredevil continuing the previous ones story. I really am grateful to marvel for doing such a thing. 🎉
Wow! Thank you so much for watching. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it!
He is my favorite superhero and I have to agree he is underrated 💯
Looks like I have more books to add to my reading backlog. I'll probably start with Bendis' run since that's one of the biggest suggestions I hear for DD books. Great video!
Bendis is my favorite DD run overall so far :) but honestly all of these books are a high recommend from me 😂
Thanks for watching 💪
Amazing pics. bendis, waid, and zdarsky are by far my favorite runs. Along with man without fear and born again.
You and I have very similar taste here 👏👏👏
@@TheComicBookReport ya man, DD is just so dang good. The most consistent character with good writing in comics and really cool to hear he is one of ur faves!
@@BowmansWorld oh yeah he’s my #1
It’s not the best place to START but Nocenti’s run is a must read
I cannot wait to read it someday. I’ve read parts and have loved it
13:31 no, you are breathtaking!🫵
😂😂😂
Love that intro! Daredevil is definitely one of my all time favorite characters… If you asked me 10 years ago I wouldn’t have mentioned him. Crazy how things change.
Thanks man! And thanks for watching
He’s my #1 favorite!! He’s had such consistently great runs the last few decades…overall ha
Do you have a favorite run or comic?
@@TheComicBookReport You can’t go wrong with Miller… the Bendis is close tho 👌🏻
@@drocksteadyreviews strong choices my friend! 💪👏
Yeah Bendis is my favorite, but re-reading Born Again right now! 😁
I have only read the Frank Miller run of those, but I did really like it
Miller is so hard to beat :)
But I feel like DD the last 20 years has been more hit than miss, but I might be biased ha.
Let me know if you end up reading anything else ha 😉👍
I'm very new to the comicbook scene and wathcing your video's has helped me so much, just want to thank you for the hard work you put in for this community :)
Wow! I love hearing this and it’s humbling.
Thank you so much for the feedback, I’m so happy to hear you’re finding value in the channel!
If you enjoyed this video I also did one covering where to start reading spider-man a few weeks ago :) 🕷️
@@TheComicBookReport I'll can't wait to see what the future of your channel will hold, all i know it will be amazing. Thank you so much and i'll be sure to check the spiderman video too!
p.s just orderd the first 3 copies of the Chip Zdarsky comics, very excited :)
@@tedvandespijker6722 thank you kindly 👏
And glad to hear it! I’ve been loving the Zdarsky run! I’m reviewing Vol 3 of his HC editions on Monday 👍
Gooid point: read the original origin stories. Especially since a lot of stuff gets retconned. Although I must admit that Man Without Fear by Miller and JRJR is a great read and an update on DD's origin story. Just like Batman Year One is a great update. When it comes to my favorite run it's still Miller's from the 1980s.
Absolutely!! I love starting from the very beginning, but Man Without Fear is the origin story for Daredevil I enjoy reading ha.
And Miller’s run is fantastic, there’s a reason he’s still actively discussed whenever Daredevil is talked about even 40 years after his run 💪💪
Thanks for watching :)
Good selections but I’m not feeling that Stan Lee DD as a good starting point. The writing is just dated and hard to read which can alienate a new reader, turning them off DD. Miller’s Man Without Fear is the perfect starting point. And if there’s only one DD run a person is going to read, it best be Miller’s 168-191. His work, in my opinion, created the Daredevil character that most likely is attracting an interested reader.
I completely respect your thoughts here sir 💪
I added the Stan Lee issue simply because I always believe in starting from the beginning even if you only read the single origin issue, just fun to know where they came from.
Agreed that Miller really shaped the modern daredevil, and even though his run is even getting older now, I do think it definitely holds up. Of all the Miller work I do like Man Without Fear as a starting place because it rehashes the origin but is also just one on my favorite standalone miniseries 💪
I can tell you love the character and I love talking to other DD fans!
Thank you so much for stopping by
Out of curiosity do you have a favorite run amongst the more modern Daredevil runs?
@@TheComicBookReport Definitely. I'm typically not a superhero reader, but there's something about DD, man. So many of his runs are fantastic in their own right, but especially when compared to the bulk of superhero storytelling out there. I think a large part is that DD hasn't been a flagship character like Spider-Man, so i think writers have more room to flex and try interesting things.
The Bendis/Maleev run is incredible. I like the first half of Zdarsky's quite a bit. The character of Cole North was a great addition to DD's story. Once his run hits the King in Black garbage the issues become rushed and just pale in comparison to the first half. There's a lot of story that could have been explored but I think editors were pushing hard for Devil's Reign. Devil's Reign is interesting so far, we'll see how it wraps.
I love how Zdarsky’s using Elektra and am eager to see where her story as DD goes, how she takes on the Hand, etc.
DD has grown in popularity with Netflix and now his appearance in MCU, i hope editors continue to let his writers tell good stories rather than become a character written by committee.
@@markxsavage great perspective!
I absolutely agree. It’s pretty amazing how consistently at least decent his last several runs have been. I also just think the character of Matt Murdock is interesting too-he’s really likable while having pretty transparent flaws that get navigated in a lot of his runs.
I’m still in the first half of the Zdarsky run but so far I am really Enjoying it the author has a really clear sense of voice for the characters. Agree on North and I can’t wait to see the Electra DD stuff, I’ve seen images around so I know it’s coming up but I’m waiting for the Zdarsky oversized HCs so been waiting ha
Without reading a ton of superhero stuff, do you have any good recommendations for non hero comics?
I read a bulk of superhero stuff but lately I’ve been venturing out ha
Always in the market for a good recommendation
@@TheComicBookReportI know I’m late but BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves and Matt Kindt is really good.
Great video!
Man the Soule run was disappointing to me in that the transition from Waid’s classic run wasn’t handled so well but man did it have some nice art!!
Thanks man!
Really enjoyed the Soule run too, lots of highlights but I didn’t love as some of the adjacent runs.
@@TheComicBookReport I need to go back and fisnish it, curious what happened with his sidekick
@@ShogunZIlla it’s definitely worth finishing. And I do enjoy Blindspot, want to see more of that character
Hello mate.
I have the 2 frank miller omni/omni companion books which are great plus Smiths guardian devil book, again superb.
I have both Brubakers Daredevil slim omnis and Bendises vol 2 daredevil omni but ive yet to read them through as im waiting on the omni reprint this summer of vol one Bendis Daredevil.
I Brubakers follows on from Bendis so i have to wait till ive got them all before reading. Cant wait to dove in though.
This year July 2nd Zdarsky has a 600+ page omni coming out so ill be buying that. Im hoping its the start of his run but im not sure.
Ive never read any Zidarsky before. Heard he's quality.
All the best 👍
That Zdarsky omnibus is the first half of his run on Daredevil and it’s very good in my opinion! Bendis’ run I think is my favorite though. Sounds like you have some wonderful reading ahead 👏📚
@@TheComicBookReport Cheers man.
I'm lost in reading fiction novels currently so my comic tbr pile is growing!
Good to have a break from comics though.
Recently I've been buying up the Darkhorse trades/epics of their Conan runs.
Pricy as they're all out of print but they're well regarded.
I read through Robert E Howards Complete Conan works and I was blown away by his prose and ability.
I don't fancy the Marvel 70's/80's Conan omni's but the Darkhorse series is right up my street. Serious, adult and brutal ✌️😂
@@geminisundone good feedback! And fiction novels are always rad
Fantastic video man! 👏
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
I would say start with the frank miller omnibus
Certainly not a bad option at all. Love that book
What did you think of "End of Days"?
Overall I enjoyed End of Days. My memory of reading it was that it didn’t live up to my expectations but it was still very solid. It has been years since I’ve read it though. I’m probably due for a re-read!
I wouldn’t recommend starting with it though 📚