“Mapone” has meaning to more people than just Daredevil, it seems. Ben Urich's search for the meaning of this word leads to trail of blood and violence. We aren't any closer to finding out what it means, but when the story is this good, who cares how long it takes? I don't want Daredevil: End of Days to ever end. It's just too good.
Brain Bendis and David Mack must love writing this series, because it's essentially just people standing around talking, and nobody does standing around and talking better than Bendis. Yes, there are a lot of word balloons in this issue, just like previous issues. Yes, there is very little action. In a way, that's what makes it so great. Daredevil: End of Days is a finely crafted noir tale that just so happens to have superheroes and villains in it. To put it simply, this is one of the best crime books to come out in years.
Once again, Klaus Janson and Bill Sienkiewicz kill it on art duties. This thing just so freaking beautiful. From the opening double page spread to the brilliant final scene, this issue just delivers. Of the best moments comes when Urich pays a visit to everyone's favorite skull-clad vigilante. The tension is thick, and Janson and Sienkiewicz's art pulls you into the heart of it. It feels like slow zoom in a film, slowly bringing us into the character's eyes; slowly ramping up the intensity. As someone who has been a Daredevil fan for over 20 years, I can safely say this is one of the best books the character has ever had, even though he's dead in it.
Every criminal I have put in prison, every cop that owes me a favor, every creep and scumbag that walks the streets for a living will know the name of Benjamin Bailey. Follow Benjamin on Twitter @616Earth, or find him on IGN.
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