8:30 "Punisher shows up." My God, was that an amazing delivery.

I've noticed that Frank always pairs himself with artists that are great storytellers. People shallowly complain about John Romita Jr's blocky characters, but, the man can tell a story and sell action scenes. Man Without Fear, I've reread so many times. Also Bill Sienkiewicz is one of the rare comic artists who uses his stylization to bring you in the story, when most stylized comics do the opposite.

With all due respect to Stan Lee: making him a blind lawyer that fights crime at night was not a new idea at all. The golden age pulp hero the Black Bat was already there. Tony Quinn is a DA fighting the mob. They blind him and he gains the ability to see in the dark as he embarks on a quest to bring them down.

I ordered and read Born Again, the Man Without Fear and the Murdock Papers based on this video (I have Out and Devil in Cellblock D on the way). Thanks so much for the recommendations!

Woah, Frank Miller has a much softer voice then I expected.

Seeing this video and then hearing how badly Daredevil was neutered and emasculated into a mere character prop in Disney She-Hulk is like a punch to the gut of my soul.

Daredevil 182-184 are incredibly underrated. The death of Elektra was such a psychological effect on Matt, he unknowingly let Kingpin Imported some drugs. Consequently, a girl is killed, and a drug dealer is unscathed by Matt's lawyering (dealer had pacemaker). The series pits Daredevil against the Punisher. EPIC. Daredevil 169 is an incredible one shot issue that fleshes out the epic rivalry between DD and Bullseye. Without it, DD 181 is insignificant. Daredevil> Batman. Unknown to most, dark, gritty DD pre dates Batman the Dark Knight returns. Batman in essence is a rip off of DD. Unchallenged praise for Miller's Batman confirms this.....Hush) You do not want Batman Marks have their hero inferior to a far more realistic and psychologically tormented character! Daredevil Is a criminally underrated super hero.

You need to make more videos about comics because you kick ASS doing it.

Being a huge fan of DareDevil, I must say his return to the screen was way over-due. he's a very unique and HIGHLY interesting character and I love how they sett the tone completely apart from the rest. We've seen so many tones in Marvel movies done excellently over the years, the serious tone, grim tone, funnier tone and the balance between serious AND funny tone. But this looks gritty as hell, just the way the character should be and I'm highly anticipated for it! Btw great recommendations! Love and War, Born Again, and The Man Without Fear are absolute freaking masterpieces! :) Definitely have to check those other gems out. Liked and Subscribed!

Daredevil is definitely one of my favorite comics. I have the entire Frank Miller run, Born again and a few others who's names are escaping me at the moment.

Thanks for this Razorfist, I recently just bought my first comic book and it was Daredevil! Though it was "Father" and I really enjoyed that one, it had a good twist. Thank you for this list man, Daredevil is my personal favorite vigilante type hero. Dude is badass and will fight anyone who fucks with Hell's Kitchen.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this video. Brilliant. I’ve since chased ever Daredevil suggestion that you posted. Great job. Keep on the good work.

You gotta at least give honorable mention to Daredevil #7, against Namor. One of the most awesome, inspiring "never give up" comic stories of all-time.

Listen to this guy folks. He knows what he's talking about.

I actually bought Guardian Devil for my brother for Christmas because he is a practicing Minister and Daredevil is all time favorite Superhero. I read the first ten pages and already I got hooked. thanks for the recommendation Razor

(DD SEASON 2 SPOILERS) With fisk seemingly connecting DD to Matt (and requesting his files) and Matt revealing himself to Karen it seems its all set for Born Again on season 3!

Always come back to your daredevil vids Love your passion

Just watched the the movie (Directors Cut) yesterday and to see this being uploaded now is a Godsent, thank you Razorfist!

So, I'm coming _very_ late to the table on this, but I disagree with Miller on his stance regarding Superman and Wonder Woman. That's not to say I don't get it, but I don't agree with it. Heroes like Superman and Spider-Man are people who desperately need a human connection to keep them grounded. To keep them from being their "persona" for too long. And while it's true that both have something of that in their respective parental figures, ultimately they need a partner who can keep them firmly entrenched in the lives of the people they fight to protect when wearing their costumes. That doesn't mean that you can't have a bad writer (or even a good writer) who doesn't find themselves quibbling over what to do with these "normal people," and I think Frank is one of those writers- I don't think he has the interest to write Superman with Lois. I think it would bore him to tears. And because of that, I don't think I'd _want_ him to write Superman with Lois. But that doesn't mean that Superman being with Lois is a bad idea, in and of itself. Similarly, that doesn't mean every hero needs this. Batman is a guy who has lots of more human connections through people like Commissioner Gordon, Alfred, Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, Leslie Thompkins, and other side-characters in the Bat-Family. Further, unlike Clark and Peter, Bruce isn't really a "normal person," nor does he _want_ to be, for the most part. Because of that, he fares better with love interests like Catwoman and Talia. Likewise, Matt Murdock - while obviously carrying plenty of baggage - is not someone who would benefit from a Mary Jane or a Lois Lane, and as such benefits more from having an Elektra. Long story short, I think it's important to consider the type of character when looking at their relationship options, and to not just try and take a "one size fits all" approach to this kind of thing. I don't think Frank is wrong, period. Just that his approach isn't a good fit for characters like Superman. Otherwise, really good stuff, and I'll have to pick up "Man Without Fear" at some point.

2 years out and I still come back to this video. I've read most of the stories on this list and DD has jumped from something like #24 to #3 on my favorite superheroes of all time list. Thanks Razor!

Love the video man. Huge comic book fan myself and a big weekly buyer but I've never really delved much into Daredevil. This is going to change now thanks to you! Off to check these books off, thanks a lot!

I remember reading Guardian Devil in middle school and was blown away by how amazing it was. The reveal (and death) of the mastermind villain still sticks with me.

I've watched this episode probably 5 times, and it has inspired me in many ways actually. It certainly helped to kick off my obsessive collection of graphic novels, and also reignited my teenage love of Daredevil comics. At 41 years old, the wife is scratching her head as to why 4-5 different graphic novels are getting delivered every week. I'm sure she is thinking that my midlife crisis is kicking in, although that happened a good few years ago. Thanks Razorfist, I now pretty much have all these, just need to get Love's Labour Lost and Redemption in book form. When I head back home to UK for my month holiday this summer I'll be able to finally get my hands on the Bendis and Brubaker runs, which I now own in their entirety. Cannot wait, just ploughing through the Miller Omnibus, which is nothing short of fucking awesome and I'll definitely reread. Born Again has always been in my top three of all time, just fantastic. Just wondering though, I don't have Mark Waid's run but have heard good things generally about it. What exactly don't you like about it? Your channel is great mate, and love the humour.. especially the Metal Mythos (Motorhead, Queen, Iron Maiden). Keep em coming!

Razor I'm with you man I've got every finger crossed for this series. Great recommendations! By the way I really enjoyed the yellow daredevil story way back when I read it also cool Chalres Bronson Shirt.

I feel like part of the reason Marvel took so much risk with Daredevil's lore (pretty much all the dark stuff Frank Miller did) is because when characters aren't that popular, they take greater risks, i.e. Deapool. Before Joe Kelly got his hands on the character, all he had was being a "Spider-Man who kills people". The insane, over-the-top, and fourth-wall-breaking behavior we all associate with Deadpool nowadays is thanks to Joe Kelly, based on what I know.

I’ve been in a deep dive with Daredevil and the Bendis run is my new favorite run in comic book history

You know what? I totally forgot that Frank Miller can be a good writer

The name Kevin Smith and good don't mix well in 2022.

Guardian Devil was awesome, one of my favorites in part because it showcased one of my favorite comic villains finally written well. I'm not arguing that he isn't Z-list, I just think it's more because of bad writing than a problem with the character concept.

I was seriously considering going back and collecting Millar's Daredevil stuff since I've been on a Simonson Thor run these days. You've just put me over the top

Daredevil was always my favourite comic hero. It's great to see a fellow fan doing a video.

All I can say is thank you TJ and DP for leading me to the awesomeness that is Razorfist.

Gonna go to the comic book store next week to see if they've got these lying around. They better have. Great video!

Daammmn, I need to get these stories! Thank you, Razor!

Great video! Do you plan to do more of this? It was a pretty good list and I wouldn't mind seeing it for other characters. I would like to hear, for example, your 10 Essential Punisher Comics.

Ever read Judge Dredd? It's pretty metal and my favourite comic book. I think it might be up your ally. Love the satirical stuff of the 70's and 80's but also the later more serious stuff is fantastic.

god damn it, you got me really excited for Daredevil! :D for sure gonna check out some of the stories.

Great list bro!!! Love your content!!

Great vid sir, very concise and well researched. Clearly shows how much reverence you've always had for the character. A bit sad showing how well written and deep the writers made their stories in the past, and now most comics creators at Marvel seem not to have grown up actually reading comics but watching sitcoms, and their shallow and poorly done books reflect that.

First off, I would like to thank you for the recommendations! I bought The Man Without Fear after seeing this video and fell in love with it and I cannot wait to delve deeper into the character of Daredevil via the books you recommended in this video. I do have two questions though. 1) Is it within the realm of possibility to do a similar video for Punisher? I've read a good bit of the MAX series and I love Garth Ennis' take on the character but I want to read more but don't know where best to go. 2) Why don't you like Mark Waid? I've never read anything by the author but it seems that others like his work if Goodreads and Amazon reviews are anything to go by and I was curious why you disliked his work on Daredevil.

Loved your video style , gonna sub right now !!! Daredevil is my fav too

Great list. Have read most of it, but you listed a couple I still need to (and had honestly forgotten about). You should do more stuff on comics...at least the titles or issues you show this much passion for. :)

LOL This guy cracks me up...I enjoy watching your metal and comics reviews! A1! will order the Daredevils issues listed!

Thank you very much Razorfist for your recommendations to these graphic novels. I will definitely look out for them when im hunting for marvel products. I been looking to start a collection of graphic novels from both marvel and DC. So Daredevil seems like a must purchase. Thank you again.

Hey Razor. Watching this video inspired me to pick up Man Without Fear and after reading it, I'm blown away. This is seriously my favourite origin story for a superhero that I've read. Absolutely loved that book. I've decided to pick up Frank Miller's entire run including the Born Again graphic novel. My question to you is, after reading the rest of Miller's stuff, what would you suggest picking up next? Any help would be greatly appreciated :)

Think I just found my new favorite channel Metal+Daredevil can't get better!

Digging the new mic Razorfist, the sound is much so clearer now.

Blade Runner poster, Daredevil comics, and Danzig. This is the greatest video I have ever seen.

Mark Waid's run on Daredevil will end in August, well its about time.

This is the video I always needed from you without knowing. Great stuff. Do you plan on reviewing or giving a impressions video on the DD show?

Excellent video with great recommendations. Personally I was never into Daredevil very much but thatmight soon change thanks to your video and the upcoming TV show.

Now have all of these, thanks to your reviews @Razorfist. Very entertaining, and also informative. DD is also my favorite cartoon character, followed by Batman (whom I have much more graphic novels due to living out here in China where Batman is easier to get hold of). When I next get back to UK I'll be able to pick up Love's Labour Lost and Redemption. Can't wait.

What are your thoughts on Daredevil: End of Days.

I regret to admit I'm not especially boned up on Daredevil despite my interest in the character. I'll use this video as a reference to perform some required reading. Much obliged, Razor!

You're right Razorfist..... I do wanna read Devil in cell block D. Im getting my keys now!

Got guardian devil and born again based on your recommendations both are great comics and couldn’t be more grateful to you

Just caught your video...my first. Loved.....It! This is what I call a review. Not too much. Not too little. Just right. Fantastic...and now, new subscriber. Yes!

Just watched the first episode of the Daredevil TV show, and holy crap am I happy Jeff Loeb is the Producer of this series. That was the position I think he deserved for Teen Wolf, but alas Jeff Davis is that short-sighted with his 'baby' and Loeb only worked on one episode.

You didn't feel like Vanessa Fisk served a similar function in her earlier Spiderman appearances? I thought her first appearances in Amazing Spiderman and later Spectacular Spiderman were really well-done and they really got across the sense that she was, as you said, Fisk's "Achilles heel."

Yep, definitely reading all this stuff! Thanks for the recommendation's!

I was never really a Daredevil fan, and I don't always agree with your opinions and reviews (They are almost to a T always entertaining and informative however), but I will definitely be picking up some of these after watching this. Thanks Razorfist!

Has DD ever had an animated appearance worth watching? Great video Razor!

Awesome, thanks Razorfist... fucking stoked to discover your work, really great stuff. You cover a shitload of stuff that I am interested in, fanfuckintastic!

Fantastic video. Granted I am more of a Batman afficionado than a Daredevil one, but I do like DD (Yeah, I know that you consider Bats as the Metallica to DD's Motorhead, but to me Batman's best is Brassens while Daredevil's is Léo Ferré.). And while I am at it , THANK YOU for the Dennis O'Neil shout-out ! He created the OPTIMAL Batman and Joker and ushered 3 decades of Bat-comics to enjoy ! I have to point that while I do like Matt, my favorite character (and what made me read Miller's run) in the book is definitely Wilson Fisk. Loved the guy from the Spidey TAS, and the comics Kingpin is no exception. As for the other villains ? Well, Bullseye sort of overstayed his welcome after Miller's run (though I think he started with Marv Wolfman , didn't he ?). Though, I didn't mind him in Kelly's Deadpool or Gambit's "Assassination Game" arc. Typhoid Mary walks a thin line between cool antagonist and "grating acquaintance" (I know her from Joe's Deadpool once again...). And Elektra ? Definitely made for THAT arc and damn does it show. I don't mind resurrections if they IMPROVE the character ( X-Factor's Jean Grey is far better than Space Chicken woman for example) , but Ms Nachios was that monovalent (Which is NOT a bad thing I'll precise. Some characters are only made for a few story-arcs . It is just their condition, so to speak) As for Barbara's crippling...it is just that. It's simply because Alan needed a victim, that was it. Of course it took Ostrander, Dixon creating and maturing her as Oracle and Puckett and Horrocks writing Cass Cain to make it worth it. And Bolland's art aside, it did not really benefit the Joker. Out of curiosity , what ticked you off that much in Mark Waid's take ? I mean you seem perfectly fine with Original Yellow DD (who I do like too BTW...).

incredible list man!

I love Daredevil but I've only read volume 2 of the collections that were released of the Miller run, and man without fear. I've considered catching up with the 1998 relaunch in the Marvel knights imprint

Totally agree with you on DD Yellow. It was my first DD book, and probably still my favourite. I rank it as high as Born Again and Man Without Fear.

Hey Rageaholic What do you think about Frank Miller's works that Linkara reviewed like All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder and Holy Terror?

Sweet video! Also, Bronson shirt!

Wish you did more of these!!

Good list, if you had made it a top 20 do you think you might have included some more Denny O'Neil stories? I know better than to ask if you would have included parts of Ann Nocenti's run

I stopped the video after number 6. The microsecond Punisher AND Daredevil are in the same sentence is enough for me to go to my comic store and pray it's there. Thanks Razor!

Hey Razorfist, thanks for your vids. You might like Charlie’s War by Pat Mills drawn by the late great Joe Calquhoun, the UKs greatest comic artist. It’s about WW1. I think you would really like it. I don’t think many in the US know of it, or him. Always like your vids. Loved Romitas work, Millers obviously , and Typhoid Mary rocks.

I said it once i'll say it again: DareDevil NEEDS more media. Guy fucking deserves it. EDIT: I was thinking DareDevil but put Deadpool. sorry guys.

I personally loved Mark Waids run. Sure, it wasn't as deep or complex as most of the character's previous arcs, but I loved how they finally gave him a break. The fact Daredevil was forced to fully reveal his identity (which was pointed out in-story to have been hastily put in the bottle again) was a twist I didn't see coming. That being said I'm glad the new run returned the character's grittier elements.

Would love to see more graphic novel recommendations from more of your favorite super heroes.

Could you please do this with other comics series? Also great video.

Truly awesome video, I am surprised that you said Waid ruined anything, I know some people who will hate you for forever and a day.But anyhow, I was wondering, are you planning to review the Netflix series? If so, how do you plan to do so. I think you'd do an awesome job.

Apart from Daredevil and Batman, what other super heroes do you like? Btw, great video. I've never really read any Daredevil comics, and I'm now convinced that I should.

Picked up daredevil: born again based on your recommendation. It holds up quite well, great read. Going to check out guardian devil. I'll read the bendis work when I can track down the 2nd bendis volume for a reasonable price. The 2nd hand trade market gets out of hand these days.

I don't think the punisher is credited for his intelligence nearly enough. Focused on pretty much the one thing true, but when it comes to that one, enormously dangerous thing, which according to some continuities he did nonstop for over 40 years, he's a strategic genius.

Just bought "Born Again" on your recommendation, we'll see if it melts my icy Canadian heart!

Razor thanks again for this list. I've long been a fan of Daredevil but, I have fallen out of touch with all the latest exploits of Daredevil. Going to BMV to get all these graphic novels you mentioned. Glad to see you actually mentioned the Daredevil directors cut. I hated the theatrical cut but I was even more pissed the director cut was never marketed or released properly. The directors cut is more than a fan service but an entirely different and superior movie. Could you do video review or rant on Daredevil directors cut; give it some justice?

yo razor, where's Nocenti at? her, miller and Bendis are known for being the trinity of daredevil writer.

Fuckin A, one of my fav youtubers talks about my most anticipated show and which comics get to get the full Daredevil Experience...Good day for me.

May I ask where you got that bitchin' Charles Bronson T-shirt, Mr. Fist?

No love for parts of a hole??? David Mack's epic is just as good as guardian devil, just it didn't have the luck to have Kevin Smiths name on it

dear razor fist great video any other comic videos that your considering doing as a concerned fan i would love to hear your thoughts on the marvel and dc reboots as well as the current state of comics. (personaly i am incredibly dissapointed with spiderman in dan slotts hands and thats an understatment)

Huh, wasn't expecting something good from Kevin Smith after his Batman Bladder spasm and Black Cat Rape Retcon. May have to give it a shot!

Great video and review man, you listed some of favorite DD tales. I own them all except Redemption, which I plan on getting very soon. You have an very good, knowledge, understanding and love for the character, it shows very much in your reviews. Also I highly agree with you, Mark Waid's run DD sucks majorly and is highly overrated. You should a video about him and why he is the worst Daredevil in history, but on more lighter note. Again great review and video, I hope to see more Daredevil videos and reviews from you in the future.

As a long time Daredevil fan I am loving this attn the character is getting. And I couldn't stop grinning through that video, But the Ann Nicotti(sp?) issues where Daredevil takes on Satan are some serious trippy shit, and really speaks to the soul of Daredevil.

I always preferred Spawn. Man comes back from the dead forced to suffer and confront things that ultimately got him damned in the first place meanwhile trying to understand the world he was just thrown in while fighting off the temptation to abandon his humanity and cut loose.

Currently getting stuck into Redemption after buying this top 10 on the strength of Razorfist’s video. Awesome, dark, thoroughly reco-fucking-mmended.

Vincent nailed King Pin

He has Superhumanly acute senses...

awesome list. I need to read some. Will we get one list on the punisher?

I have a question. Are you reading a script while you're talking or is this all on the fly? cause the way you articulate everything is ridiculous (Like stupid perfect). Also do you get copyright problems from the metal music? I wanna use some in my videos, but kinda scared to. Love your stuff though, amazing work.

awesome video razorfist i'll definitely check those those books out, quick question what are you thoughts idw killing Donatello in the recent issue tmnt ?

yyyyyyYES! "Born Again" was THE story which made a DD fan outta me... unfortunately, not long before "The Arachknight Returns" made me swear off superhero comics almost entirely. Thanks for rejuvenating my interest in DD, though... I am gonna hunt down the rest of those stories now.

The good: Absolutely love your rants, and you have a knack for doing videos in an "off-the-cuff" kinda way I rarely see anyone being able to do. And you clearly know the material VERY well. Sound is also pretty decent. The bad: The camera being used, the lighting, and worse even, your "set" make for a very poor visual presentation. There's weird saturation/frame rate/white balance issues going on, and the mish mash of posters in the background make for a very confusing look. It took me a while to even understand that you have a DVD/Blu ray stand in the middle of the shot. Sometimes, less is more. If you could work with better camera and maybe trim the stuff going on in the background, I think it'd make the visual presentation of the videos quite a bit better! Our of curiosity, what camera do you use?