Daredevil #599 Review

Writer: Charles Soule / Artist: Ron Garney / Marvel Comics This week we have the pleasure of reading Daredevil #599, written by Charles Soule and drawn by Ron Garney. The fifth issue of the “Mayor Fisk” arc, Daredevil finds himself juggling the newly elected mayor Wilson Fisk a.k.a The Kingpin and the artistic serial killer Muse. Daredevil just needs to pull out a classic trick. Focus on the city, tune out the noise and find his target. What could possibly distract the “Man Without Fear” from a deadly foe like Muse? This book masterfully captures the current political climate without diluting the power of a solid superhero story. Most of us in the comic book community and especially in the black nerd community can relate to being at odds with the current presidential administration. Daredevil lives the frustration of trying to get work done while navigating the news cycle’s toxic background hum. Finding and fighting Muse is a very pertinent, immediate problem. Fighting Mayor Fisk is still incredibly important but must take a temporary backseat. Daredevil Tries to Tune out the Noise I’d like to take some time to once again gush over Muse. Daredevil’s “immediate threat” could’ve easily been Bullseye or even the Hand, taking advantage of a long standing history. For a new character like Muse to take this role and instill the horror and expediency in the reader is impressive. I’d say Muse is probably my favorite new villain in the last five years at least. Ron Garney’s work compl…