DAREDEVIl #21
by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee
The only thing you can appreciate Amazing Spider-Man #700's ending for is: Providing the set-up for the next issue.
Again, Mark Waid is one of my favorite writers. Daredevil pushes on as the current arc is given a satisfying conclusion, that still makes you want more. First, let's talk about the ending. If there's one cliche I like and hate in equal measures, it's the "The guy who hired me is--" stereotype. It makes your mouth water, but leaves you angry for having to wait longer to find out who's pulling the strings. Waid utilizes this to great results, as we get to see the full extent of the new and pissed off Spot's power. Yeah, as usual, Waid's dialogue blah blah blah awesome cliffhanger that makes good use of ASM #700 blah blah blah. ... What is there left to say about Mark Waid?
Chris Samnee is the next best thing to having Darwyn Cooke or Bruce Timm drawing this. I can imagine Waid wrote this with Cooke or Timm in mind, because this feels like an unseen episode of Dardevil: The Animated Series. Samnee's simple style compliments Waid's harrowing story, and provides a gritty yet light-hearted tone.
Daredevil #21 is a blast to read. I highly suggest picking this up.
STORY: 4/5
ART: 4.5/5
VERDICT: 4.5/5
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