The Book With a Hole In It - Volume 2

Daredevil, Vol. 2: Parts of a Hole

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The supporting characters are well-developed, and their reactions to the "strange happenings" made me chuckle. The plot unfolds as our characters learn what is occurring, so it's like we are there, too. I kept reading as I had to know what was going to happen - and, as I've mentioned, it's a tale with different elements that I enjoy. It's well-written, and the story is told in a fashion that kept me interested.

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I recommend that you read this book if you like sci-fi and you want something a little different. Could you find your way out of a trap that had no time or place? What if in the far off future we were mining the moon for elements that crash landed on the moon in asteroids that hit the moon? What if those natural elements had their own elemental properties that allowed us to do so much more? The main characters in this book are Arno and DeeDee two people that have contracted to mine on the moon, when another station on the moon needs a compressor.

Its faster and easier to fly there but it is cheaper to drive it. Deedee is chosen to take the mission and she chooses Arno because of his size and hes left handed. Luckily Arno is just as intelligent as most of the people on the moon and can figure out puzzles quickly. DeeDee and Arno are thrown into a time or place they will not understand and only want to get home. There are a few twists and turns in this story with a little science fantasy that may or may not be so far fetched.

I enjoyed the story. It was a nice escape for a few hours. It presented a unique spin on time travel and provided enough science though out to make the story seem plausible. That's more that you get with most science fiction, so that was a big plus to me. The story moves at a fast pace with enough action, mystery and science fiction to make it an entertaining read of a few short hours.

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I would like to see the main characters developed a little more, but that may not be feasible in such a short story. I look forward to reading more by this author. This was a fascinating story, one that ended all too quickly. Likable main characters and suitably villainous baddies. The premise is a highly unlikely, but definitely unique, time travel scenario that does lead one to some contemplative thinking. Even though this book was sent free in exchange for an honest review, I can say without reservation it is highly readable and most enjoyable.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book! I normally don't read many time hole like books.

I loved the cover though so I asked for it. I am so happy I was lucky enough to get it. It was very good from start to finish. The book took some awesome twists and turns. I will definitely be recommending this book to my friends. AT first I thought it would be too technical for me but the premise was so new and fresh that I got caught up in it. The science is sound and the ideas were intriguing.

I definitely enjoyed it and if I hadn't been given the book to review I would certainly have purchased it! Can't wait to read the next one in the series! See all 13 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.

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Mack writes Fisk's life well and does a lot to make the Kingpin's origins clearer, but he seems to struggle with how Kingpin fits the story and many of the scenes which focus on him seem to just happen, apropos of nothing. Also, this story is strange to read having seen the Ben Affleck Daredevil flick, because it seems that movie's script took the classic Frank Miller Elektra story, and combined it with the first three story arcs of THIS era of DD, so there are scenes in this storyline which are exactly scenes in the movie the playground battle, Kingpin's manipulation of the female protagonist, etc.

Also, if I have a genuine complaint about Mack's approach to this story, it's that the character of Matt kind of doesn't exist, here. He was really strong in the preceding Kevin Smith storyline, and here all the work is done by Echo and Kingpin and Matt feels one dimensional. Maybe Mack just doesn't get the character, so he sidelined him? Ultimately, this story is a mixed bag. It's Mack, so it's visually compelling and it has a ton of nice philosophical touches, but it's characterization is spotty and there are huge missteps in pacing.

Could be better, could be worse. Next up is the celebrated Brian Michael Bendis run, which, if I'm not mistaken, was a key factor in making Bendis the very famous man he is today, so I'm pretty excited about it. I'll post a review when I finish the first arc! Nov 30, logankstewart rated it really liked it Shelves: Straight on the spandex-heels of the introductory arc to the rebooted Daredevil franchise comes a much more improved arc titled Parts of a Hole.

Parts of a Hole was written by David Mack, a different writer than the first arc. Joe Quesada still helms the pencils for illustrations. From the onset, Parts of a Hole was better than Guardian Devil.

Matt Murdock is still getting over the death of Karen Page and coming to grips with his fledgling law firm. We're also introduced to a new character, a bea Straight on the spandex-heels of the introductory arc to the rebooted Daredevil franchise comes a much more improved arc titled Parts of a Hole. We're also introduced to a new character, a beautiful young woman named Maya Lopez. Maya is uncannily similar to Matt, though she is deaf, while he is blind.

Maya's father was murdered while she was young, and she has been on a quest for vengeance ever since. Gifted with a unique talent, an ability to mimic what she sees to a perfect form, she begins training in martial arts and various forms of combat, preparing for the day to finally bring down her father's killer. Her road leads her to Hell's Kitchen, where she meets Matt, and things change for them both. I really liked this arc a lot better than the first. Can I say that enough?

The story was more engaging, the characters more developed, and the action more interesting. Maya was a very interesting character to meet and watch develop. What's more, the Kingpin of Crime Wilson Fisk, Daredevil's archenemy, played a prominent role in the tale. With Parts of a Hole we get to see some of Fisk's backstory and learn a bit about the man.

I'm not sure why the writers feel the need to rehash Matt Murdock's tragic circumstances that led to him becoming Daredevil in nearly every issue. The only reason I can come up with is that a letter from the editor in one of the issues apologized for the sporadic publication times between comics, and from this I inferred that maybe the writer's thought that readers would need reminders. Even so, this is annoying and wastes space. On the plus side, though, Quesada had some truly great artwork throughout this arc.

I'm still not fond of the eyes and a few other things, but the art really shines when dealing with Maya. Maybe it's because he was drawing the female form? So art is a definite improvement over Volume 2. Also, the cover illustrations were all rather snazzy, too. Next up comes Volume 2. Brian Michael Bendis takes the writer's pen, and this is when Adam assures me that the series really starts to take off. But I no longer think I need his assurances. After the stunning conclusion to Parts of a Hole , I want to know what happens next.

Nov 23, Emmett Spain rated it liked it. Parts of a Hole is an interesting proposition. First, there's the art, done by Joe Quesada. Quesada is best known for his highly dynamic, visually interesting, "cartoony" style. Big fists, thin arms--that sort of thing. Quesada has a tendency to draw Daredevil as if he were Spider-man--with the lithe, muscular build of a teenager.

That said, Quesada stretches himself here, essentially doing a David Mack impression for the length of the book with a mixed media creation, apeing Mack's style consid Parts of a Hole is an interesting proposition. That said, Quesada stretches himself here, essentially doing a David Mack impression for the length of the book with a mixed media creation, apeing Mack's style considerably which is understandable, as Mack wrote this book.

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Many of Mack's signature techniques are here--spiralling writing, splash pages with washed out backgrounds, a combination of strong colours with roughly sketched images--and they are used to strong effect. Still, anyone familiar with Mack's own art will perhaps find themselves annoyed with the artwork here at times, as Quesada and Mack's styles do not closely mesh. Second, there's the heavy focus on narration, with the reader quickly finding themselves drowning in a sea of prose.

Very little dialogue features in this volume, as there appears to be no room left for it, seeing as how the narration has taken up every inch of the page not stuffed with visual information. This is a dense work, which should not be confused with a complex work. The story is quite simple. But the sheer amount of information to digest can make this story a bit laborious at times, as can the insane overuse of the word "echo". Yes, we get that the antagonist of our story is called Echo, but give it a rest already, could you?

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She placed her hand on the glass, all I heard was the echo This is clearly the work of a storyteller who has wonderful talent but has not yet honed his skills to create a compelling read--some passages are so overwritten that one can skip pages and miss nothing. Thankfully, the collection comes to life in the final issue, focusing on Wilson Fisk and juxtaposing his narration with a fight between Daredevil and Echo. It's effective, well drawn, and beautifully realised. A shame then, that it took to the final issue for Mack to truly hit his stride. Mar 02, Matthew rated it really liked it Shelves: Although he hasn't had a major influence on his peers YET, he works in the comic medium in a way you've never seen before, and I hope his impact has an eventual long term effect on the business.

This is a great Daredevil story and a great examination of the character. Unlike Kevin Smith, Mack never forgets Daredevil is blind and takes the opport "Visionary" is a word thrown around too cheaply in the world of sequential art, but I think David Mack is a rare creator to truly earn this distinction. Unlike Kevin Smith, Mack never forgets Daredevil is blind and takes the opportunity to really explore Daredevil's perspective of the world without sight, but superhumanly sharpened other senses, using pure visuals to communicate through art what this is like for him.

We're also given a great origin story for a promising new heroine. Maya "Echo" Lopez is a deaf and possibly autistic savant who serves as such a perfect compliment to the blind Daredevil that it's one of those cases where you have to wonder why no one came up with a love interest like her sooner, and once again, Mack uses intensely creative visuals to show us her psychology and her unique way of seeing her silent world. Mack also takes the time to get us an up close examination of the villain Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk. I would have given this a perfect score, but I have a few concerns that knock it down a notch.

One is the art, mostly by Joe Quesada, just doesn't appeal to me. I should point out that there is some art by Mack in here, and that part is brilliant, and that Quesada's art seems closely guided by Mack who probably provided breakdowns so that there are wonderful visual compositions of form devalued by Quesada's faces and so forth. As far as I know, the only way this would happen would be if a lawyer made a full career change and worked for the District Attorney.

I've tried researching this to find the logic, and all I'm finding is that apparently Nelson has been portrayed prosecuting fairly often throughout the history of Daredevil comics, I guess readers have come to accept it. May 18, David rated it really liked it Shelves: When people go back to read Daredevil, Parts of a Hole is perhaps the most easily overlooked by people.

Kevin Smith's name draws attention to Guardian Devil, and Bendis' time and reputation on the book catch people's attention right away. Mack's story doesn't wind up in the Omnibus collections, you don't see IT getting visionary reprints. Which is a shame, because Parts of a Hole is a way better story than Guardian Devil.

Think of it like this, Kevin Smith was brought in to bring people's attenti When people go back to read Daredevil, Parts of a Hole is perhaps the most easily overlooked by people. Think of it like this, Kevin Smith was brought in to bring people's attention to Daredevil, to make them care. Smith did that with a fun and interesting and depressing Daredevil story. Guardian Devil was the hook to get people in the door.

Mack and later Bendis is why people stuck around. This story blends the best of Daredevil's worlds. It takes into account his time as a superhero, as well as incorporates Murdock's work as a lawyer, and his personal life. It uses the two of these things to tell a compelling story by the way of Echo, an excellent addition to Daredevil's Rogue's Gallery kind of. She is somebody he can relate to, somebody he can connect with, and still presents a formidable opponent.

Another nice thing is that this story isn't as positively GRIM as some of the stuff to come. The road going forward from here is pretty damned dark. For nearly 10 years, Daredevil was the whipping boy of the marvel universe, the hero who know more about suffering than just about everybody else. This story is still light, it's still fun. It's a reminder that Guardian Devil wasn't a fluke, but that Daredevil is actually an interesting and compelling character, regardless of what that Ben Afleck movie might make you think.

Nov 02, Masanobu rated it liked it Shelves: I liked Parts of a Hole well enough. Everyone says that Kevin Smith's Daredevil, Vol. Mack's writing is serviceable: Daredevil is on the fringes of his own story, while Echo steals the spotlight. She is the light of this trade. I hope to see more of this character soon - I'm sad she's not better know I liked Parts of a Hole well enough.

I hope to see more of this character soon - I'm sad she's not better known by the general public, I guess - I can attest to that as a newbie to Marvel. The one issue that shines in the whole trade is Gun Play, written by Joe Quesada. It was beautiful, and reminded me of movies like Magnolia. It turns out I like Quesada's writing as much as I like his art. Mar 28, Dean liapis rated it it was ok. Been reading a lot of Daredevil lately, and loving it.

Hit a wall with this one. A lot of really creative stuff going on, like when Echo is giving a monologue about her childhood, half the city is drawn "real" and the other half a child's drawing. Otherwise, not so much. The art is pretty soft around the edges and a bit cartoony. The guy likes drawing ribbons as well, as in Daredevil's rope is like feet long and w Disappointed.

The guy likes drawing ribbons as well, as in Daredevil's rope is like feet long and whipping all over the page. The steam trails are again super long twisting and winding everywhere. Cool once or twice, lame after. The writing is what really got me. Very pedestrian, and not very entertaining. Some truly terrible dialogue in here, and the twin killers that speak in nursery rhyme type banter is annoying and Nov 21, Gloria rated it liked it Shelves: After being intrigued yet unfulfilled by the abovementioned TPB, I decided to give this book a try. The initial chapter was included in Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra, and I read the rest sitting in a comfy chair at BN.

The art is this volume is absolutely stunning. The layouts are fluid, incorporating such details as puzzle piece frames, sheet music backgrounds, and childhood crayon scribbles. The intricate covers interestingly translate each chapter into a complicate After being intrigued yet unfulfilled by the abovementioned TPB, I decided to give this book a try. The intricate covers interestingly translate each chapter into a complicated, rewarding metaphor. Unfortunately, the story is not quite up to fulfilling the promise offered by this art.

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It creates an interesting character in Maya Lopez, a virtuoso villain who overcomes her deafness. The language fits with the art, but it cannot get past the story's formula. Apr 07, Mirco Parisi rated it it was ok Shelves: Ne avrei fatto volentieri a meno. Ritmo troppo blando, tutto Ne avrei fatto volentieri a meno.

Ritmo troppo blando, tutto troppo lineare ma comunque i disegni sono buoni. May 04, Dan Janes rated it it was amazing Shelves: This may not be my favorite Daredevil story, but it is pretty excellent. This book aptly channels the feel of the golden age of comics into a fresh story where Murdock meets a girl and falls in love.

Turns out she is deaf. And has family ties to the Kingpin. Things get as muddled and complex as that setup would imply. This book is a great read and Joe Quesada's art is incredible. There's no static form. The flow is so perfect for the story and includes child drawings as they tell stories from th This may not be my favorite Daredevil story, but it is pretty excellent. The flow is so perfect for the story and includes child drawings as they tell stories from the characters' pasts.

Great all around and stands apart from a lot of comics. May 18, Esmeralda Rupp-Spangle rated it really liked it Shelves: I absolutely loved the story, but I do honestly wish David Mack had illustrated by him as well. No disrespect at all to Joe Quesada, who did a fantastic job, but I am especially partial to David Mack's Sienkiewicz-esque dreamlike, painterly style.

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