written by Charles Soule
drawn by Ron Garney
colored by Matt Milla
New York Mayor Wilson Fisk's decision to send policemen after the Inhuman vandal/serial killer Muse has predictably tragic results, but Fisk, using the magic of fake news, basically uses the tragedy to fuel his campaign against costumed vigilantes. Matt Murdock, who knows both what Muse is like and what Fisk's nefarious plans are for the city, starts putting his own plan in motion, while his one-time protege Blindspot has plans of his own for Muse. Things are just about to come to a head.
This arc, overall, has been a great follow-up to Soule's engaging courtroom drama "Supreme" and while I was a little jarred by the shift in artists, it's still been a pleasurable read. I quite appreciate how, as he did in "Supreme," Soule uses the multiple issues of the arc to build up terrific tension, and how parsimonious he is with the details of things like Matt's plan. I appreciate the way he patiently lays everything in place, setting everything up for the big throwdown next issue.
Garney does great work here, but I have to say, seeing Daredevil back in his black uniform before switching back to his classic red costume at the end, that part of me wishes Garney would stick to the black costume, which he renders much better than he does the red one. He also does a properly menacing Kingpin, something that wasn't quite highlighted upon his return last issue, and this is what he definitely has over Stefano Landini. I have to say I'm curious to see what kind of work cover artist Dan Mora would do if he were unleashed on the interiors of this book.
Clearly, with Marvel's "Fresh Start" initiative we'll be seeing a new #1 for this series not too long after the 600th issue, and quite possibly a new creative team as well, but whatever happens, for the most part I think Charles Soule's tenure has been good for this character.
On to #600!
8.5/10
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