Daredevil by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Ultimate Collection #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis second volume of the Daredevil Ultimate Collection by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev continues their acclaimed run, collecting issues that delve deeper into Matt Murdock's life as his secret identity is exposed and his world unravels. The story arc explores the fallout of Daredevil's unmasking, with Maleev's gritty, atmospheric art perfectly capturing the tension and paranoia of the Kingpin's return and the legal battles that threaten to destroy Murdock's career and personal life.
In "Wake Up Part 1," Daredevil confronts a threat that cuts deeper than any blade—someone within the Kingpin’s empire has defied him, and now the man who once spared a life is being hunted. Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev deliver a tense, character-driven opener where past choices echo into the present, and every shadow holds a secret. The cover by Alex Maleev captures the mood perfectly, a stark, moody portrait of a man caught between vengeance and consequence.
In "Wake Up Part 3," Ben grapples with the limits of his role as a journalist while chasing a story that hits too close to home—the son of the Leap Frog. Ditching his assignment at the Kingpin’s trial, Ben follows a lead that brings him face-to-face with Matt, desperate to uncover the truth behind what happened.
In "Wake Up Part 4," Ben grapples with the aftermath of Leap Frog’s unraveling, piecing together the tragic events that left his son isolated and fragile. As both Ben and Daredevil step in to reach the quiet, troubled boy, the story unfolds with quiet intensity, focusing on connection and the hard work of healing.
In "Underboss Part 1," Matt and Foggy face a sudden, violent threat outside the courtroom when Nitro attempts to detonate a bomb, plunging them into chaos. One week later, the fallout unfolds as Kingpin’s new underboss is assassinated in a brutal, ritualistic attack—leaving Matt to navigate a web of betrayal and rising danger in the streets of Hell’s Kitchen.
In "Underboss Part 2," Daredevil grapples with a web of betrayal as a rookie cop closes in on him, while the Kingpin denies involvement in the latest attack by Nitro. Meanwhile, Sammy Silke’s arrival in town quietly unsettles the Kingpin’s inner circle, and Ben Urich receives a call that changes everything—news of the Kingpin’s sudden death.
In "Underboss Part 5," Matt and Ben confront the weight of their choices after the Kingpin’s fall, while the remnants of his empire begin to fracture. Two months after Sammy first whispered rebellion to Richard, the plan gains momentum—now, with the Kingpin gone and Vanessa left behind to manage what’s left, the city’s underworld shifts on its axis.
In "Underboss Part 6," Vanessa’s pursuit of vengeance takes a devastating turn as she targets those who betrayed her husband, beginning with her own son. With the stakes rising, Sammy flees to the authorities, exposing Matt Murdock’s secret identity as Daredevil.
In "Out," Matt Murdock’s secret is on the brink of exposure when a informant’s confession leads the FBI to piece together his identity as Daredevil. The next morning, Foggy Nelson reads the shocking headline in the Daily Globe, realizing the truth is no longer hidden—though how much of it has already leaked remains uncertain.
In "I Didn't Know You Knew," Matt Murdock faces pressure from Foggy as he grapples with the weight of his dual life, while Ben and Parker stand firm in their refusal to reveal Daredevil’s identity—despite Jonah’s relentless pursuit. The tension builds as secrets hang in the air, and the line between justice and sacrifice grows thinner.
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