I've read too many comic books to really be impressed by this new iteration of Daredevil, as well done as it is. A crisis in confidence has led our protagonist to drop his superhero persona. He's still making bad choices in his love life. Other people are inspired to take up his dropped mantle. A tough, by-the-book cop butts heads with his corrupt comrades. Organized crime bosses organize their crimes.

Actually, there are a couple missteps, like a look-who's-coming-to-dinner surprise that is totally unbelievable due to the unique surname involved and a dumb, contrived coincidence with Matt Murdock's newest parolee (oh, BTW, MM's a parole officer now, not a lawyer). And . . . No, wait. I'm going to stop now before I talk myself into taking away a star from my rating.

I do like Cole North, the tough cop, and his unfortunate march into pure hell. ( )

New writer oblige it seems, we are back on the same cycle as the last 15 years. Fisk goes to the "good side" to have more power. Daredevil that has a crisis of faith in himself and need guidance. Introspection and "rebirth" of who he is by wearing his original mask, before becoming DD. And in the final panel, Elektra. Where have I seen that cycle again? You can name about any years in the last 2 decades, and you would probably be right. Oh, and we're back to 3 artists, with totally different style, in 5 issues.

The one and only thing making this not a waste of time is that the author went back to "street" level with Matt. That's my soft spot I admit. ( )