“Because I can’t just kill him” – Part 5
Rarely do I find myself actually laughing out loud when reading a Daredevil comic, and that includes most of the Silver Age goofiness. But Daredevil #9 really is that funny. And it knows it’s funny. Daredevil himself is written in that self-aware way where he’s found commenting on some of the more absurd parts of...
Fear gas and the obedient feline
There have been no fewer than four men to carry the name (and gas) of Mr Fear. The very first was Zoltan Drago, whose origin story – as seen below, from Daredevil #6 by Stan Lee and Wally Wood – details the fortuitous circumstances which lead to his discovery of fear gas. As mentioned, Mr....
“Because I can’t just kill him” – Part 3
So, the last time Daredevil found himself at the mercy of a villain was… last issue. That’s right, in part two of this series we paid a visit to Daredevil #4 and now we’ve reached Daredevil #5. Let’s analyze… Combatants Daredevil vs The Matador, easily one of the silliest villains of Silver Age Daredevil (and...
Foggy really does work late…
Here it is, the absolutely shocking evidence that proves once and for all that Foggy works late. On a regular basis. Back when they didn’t have any clients (excepting the stray supervillain who surely didn’t pay his bills on time). From Daredevil #5 (vol 1), by Stan Lee and Wally Wood: I’ve been working late...
Word balloon contest!
While I’m busy, I thought I’d keep you guys entertained with a word balloon contest. The rules are simple: I post some panels with the original caption erased and you guys think up a new one. Do this for just one panel or all of them, just number your answer accordingly so we all know...
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