Daredevil #9

Marvel Comics

Written by Stephanie Phillips

Art by Lee Garbett

Colors by Frank Martin

Letters by Ariana Maher

The Rundown: Matt is attacked in his classroom and has to fight his own mind for a way to stop it.

Mr. Fear has infiltrated the university and has taken the classroom and taken Sari hostage. At the same time, he has released a new fear toxin into the room and offered Matt and his students the chance to take his new drug to fight off the effects. When Matt refuses, he finds himself spiraling into his worst nightmares with Mr. Fear at the center of them.

At the same time, multiple interested parties pay a visit to Mr. Fear to make deals with him for his new drug and even the detective covering the case is tempted as he deals with another crime scene and the fear he is still having about his interaction with Omen. Matt fights his own mind and demons and utters something that will change his life.

The Story: Phillips crafts an intriguing nightmare for Matt in this issue. There are some interesting moments throughout the issue, but the overall composition of the issue lacked depth for me. Playing into Matt’s fears is fine, but it’s ground that has been tread so many times that none of it feels new. Also, the final moment of the issue didn’t feel earned based on everything that the character experienced.

The Art: Garbett creates some great visual moments throughout the issue. I wish the story was more engaging to match the art.

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