Daredevil: Born Again - Atop the Fourth Wall

[@Paxchi]

30:34 It's a shame how far Frank Miller has fallen when you see him give Cap one of his most iconic lines: Cap: "I'm loyal to nothing General . . . except the dream." This is one reason why Captain America refuses to be tied to any political party and why he is willing to fight the American Government at times. While he's loyal to his country, he is first and foremost loyal to the people and principals of that country, since parties and presidents change. But those core values that we pledge allegiance to, those are eternal, and those can always be relied on to guide us to a better tomorrow.

[@DasKame]

Me: Adult Language? Linkara: It's Miller Time! Me: Oh... thats why

[@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550]

And a added dose of Gordon Ramsey's swearing at terrible cooks.

[@jonahfalcon1970]

Too bad he didn't do this for ASBAR #10.

[@mostmelon]

Gordon Ramsey ASMR: (sensually whispers) It's raw, you donkey.

[@Dicker296]

It's an adult thing for adult people, yes

[@MarcAquino1095]

“Show me one single person in the world who hasn’t betrayed me.” Peter Parker: Am I a joke to you?

[@aros0018]

I thought the same thing, though I suppose I don't remember how close Daredevil and Spidey were during this time period.

[@sailoritaly]

EVERYONE BETRAY ME I FED UP WITH THIS WORLD

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@travishimebaugh8381 ironically, daredevil and spider-man have quite some crossovers

[@Takisan111]

@@aros0018 Also depending on Spideys reputation at the time, his involvement might have made things worse for Matt. No one in New York ever seems to know one way or another if Spiderman is a good guy or not despite the fact that the poor guy only ever tries to do the right thing.

[@thatnerdyguy8701]

I know right???

[@vincentfranklin17]

Daredevil is my favorite Marvel hero. He's been pushed to the brink, physically and mentally, but he always comes back. He's a fighter, just like his dad. He just lives his lfe to the best of his ability. This may be corny to some, but I love that he doesn't let his blindness stop him from helping others. As a man who has cerebral palsy, Matt Murdock is my inspiration.

[@DalekTheSupreme]

Honestly, this is the kind of effect I like to see superheroes have on people.

[@kimifw58]

This is what heroes should be. Writers and fans often forget that.

[@waterking74]

Kimi FW mostly writers

[@daelen.cclark]

@@waterking74 Depending on who you ask.

[@omegamorph8211]

Notice the Kingpin impression is leaning towards Spidey TAS.

[@AT4W]

Trying to, at least. I can't really match the awesomeness of Roscoe Lee Browne.

[@Mask0fFate]

Whenever I read any incarnation of the Kingpin, that is the voice I hear.

[@judeskater93]

Samuel Johnson same, his performance as kingpin is just that iconic.

[@SpedeVesku]

@@AT4W Could try going for Vincent D'Onofrio next time. Basically you just need to snarl everything through your teeth.

[@krvys7226]

@@duncananderson2113 nope. Although Tony jay did play baron mordo in that show.

[@Lexi_Zone]

"Fanservice for the ladies I guess." I'm kinda into it.

[@RaspbrylZ]

O.o Heyo!

[@christopherbennett5858]

Feels more like something from a Bara artist than something strictly for the ladies

[@geekforeverpixelgamingsurl5007]

Not judging. Also, nice profile pic.

[@honestgoblinproductions5663]

And let's not forget... that's ALL muscle.

[@MiloKuroshiro]

Fisk can DESTROY ME if he wants to..

[@YandMProductions]

After watching the episode and looking at the title card again, I can't help but think of Linkara's advice to Dr. Crafty going something like this: Okay, Crafty. I'm merciless. Let's go with an ass shot. Speedo detailed. Balloons from above. Make them wince. We can't take our eyes off him. Especially when he's got one large ass. And for those of you new around here and don't get the joke, go check out his review of the first 2 issues of All-Star Batman and Robin.

[@fionordequester6748]

FRANK MILLER, EVERYONE XD!!

[@209clayton]

"there only one thing left she can sell thats worth anything..." oh god dont go where i think your going "dardevils secret identity" oh thank god

[@HypeVoiceActing]

Well she was a porn star, so would it really be out of left field?

[@aros0018]

Wouldn't have been out of left field but still wouldn't have been a very pleasant situation. Sex because the person feels like they have no other choice comes uncomfortably close to crossing the line of rape and sadly probably does so more often than not.

[@mattsherlock9636]

"Gasp, you mean she will sell a kidney, how will she process waste liquid now without that essential organ"

[@rassilontdavros3004]

To be fair to... Linkara, I guess? Certainly not Miller... I think the implication is that she's probably already sold that.

[@Miles_Phantasmagoria]

Unfortunately, I feel like that implies that her consent and personhood is being undermined by that line. Not too far off from Miller's usual treatment of women, tbh

[@tannerprice2018]

“J Jonah Jameson continues to blame climate change on Spider-Man.” If this comic were made nowadays, J Jonah Jameson would be blaming COVID-19 on Spider-Man.

[@93MANIAC]

Knowing the name of the company that made the Spider-Mobile yes, yes he would

[@skyslasher2297]

Well if it was made nowadays he would prove that anyone aside from Spider-Man was responsible since they’re currently cool with each other

[@OtakuD50]

To be fair... Spider Island

[@BENergizer1]

There's a reason the Daredevil Netflix series leaned so heavily on adapting parts of this story arc through both the first and third seasons. It's an incredibly powerful story because all of the characters have such strong motivations, the characterizations are dark and intense, it's an easy story to follow from a narrative perspective while we still agonize watching Matt unravel while Fisk twists him around and around. IMO, this arc is the best thing that Frank Miller has ever written.

[@thedoif2540]

25:22 it actually isn’t face paint, he TATTOOED the American flag to his FREAKIN FACE!! That guy is insane

[@carlossilva6828]

yeah! he is basically bizarro captain america.

[@greatsayain]

If the whole mercenary thing doesn't work out for him it's going to be hard for him to find a office job.

[@jiofreed13131]

He is also weapon VII a predasessor to wolverine

[@Heavenlyhounds96]

@@greatsayain *imagines Mercs of all kinds working an office job...and the hilarity in dialogue and actions that may ensue* XD

[@eamonndeane587]

@Michael Hewitt-Clarke It bugged me that he was killed off in such a rushed fashion early in Season 2

[@WraithTDK]

This was the basis for the 3rd season of Netflix's Daredevil series.

[@Shades14]

I thought this story seemed familiar. Only difference is that season was far better written than Miller could dream.

[@WraithTDK]

@@Shades14 Frank Miller has written some really, really good stories. Just...just don't go past the 90's.

[@tyrant-den884]

I will give Frank this, he knew better than to have the switch shits framing work. And season 3 tried it AFTER Arrow completely ran it into the ground.

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@Shades14 also, the season gives resolution to everything

[@thatnerdyguy8701]

Aka the best season of the greatest comic book series in the history of television.

[@capitaokaede]

"I'm loyal to nothing General... Except the Dream." -Captain America

[@gentlemanlygeeky4088]

Miller does seem to understand Cap when he wrote this.

[@jadenbryant9283]

Gentlemanly Geeky unlike superman

[@knight2976able]

@@jadenbryant9283 that is cause miller hates doing things with superman. I forgot where i read that

[@tht1person523]

34:42 “boss cant you just hire an assassin to kill murdoc” “i could but thats not DRAMATIC enough”

[@darthkrypton123]

@ULGROTHA You can't what?

[@darthkrypton123]

@ULGROTHA So you're observant enough to know when someone doesn't type 'can't' correctly but not observant enough to notice that the guy who replied to you is a completely different person. A missing apostrophe doesn't matter mate.

[@darthkrypton123]

@ULGROTHA But the first undermines the second.

[@Dynaman21]

13:40 - New York in the 80’s? Yes, dumps like this existed. Single rooms. More people per said rooms on a floor. Cheap. 14:00 - Everybody betray me. I’m fed up with this world!

[@cliffrodrigo]

Ah,that reference

[@daelen.cclark]

He put that reference in the after-credit moments.

[@RedJax69]

It is sad that Miller would make Nuke the hero today. :(

[@JaelinBezel]

His character is basically the same as the fixer. So Miller already has.

[@jessed9729]

At least there’s no Miller repeating repeating REPEATING.

[@FuugaNatsu]

Repeating? Repeating repeating. JUSTICE! - wait, wrong comic with that last one :P

[@robinisomaa]

But how will we know what the Kingpin thinks about Matt Murdock without two pages of "I hate him"?

[@michaelkeenan2307]

There is repetition, but it's mostly when matt is scatterbrained and when karen is running from hitmen as a lizard brain in the moment feel to it.

[@dmh2k7]

Kingpin also keeps repeating the phrase, "There is no corpse" in his head for two issues. All the tics are there we just overlooked them when he was writing good stories.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

@@dmh2k7 Well yeah, but they also make more sense here. Kingpin repeating "There is no corpse" works because it gives you an insight into the man and what he is feeling at that moment. "Dick Grayson, Aged 12" makes you seriously wonder if Frank Miller was writing a parody of a Batman story.

[@myriadmediamusings]

Born Again and the Jesus allegories are very fitting given that this week is Holy Week.

[@basedeltazero714]

Although admittedly, isn't Daredevil/Matt supposed to be Catholic, who aren't that big into the 'Born Again' thing.

[@maddiewettach4954]

Linkara: “I will always have material for new Miller Time episodes” Me: “That’s good.” Linkara: “Because Frank Miller will always keep getting work.” Me: “That’s bad.”

[@risingofthethorn1197]

Linkara: "but hey it give me the opportunity for better jokes." Me: "That's good." Linkara: "Sadly I can't say the same thing about Miller's writing." Me: "That's bad."

[@shadowbarkspawn5711]

Morgil But the frogurt is also cursed

[@maddiewettach4954]

“The frogurt is also hyper-sexualized”

[@kyletowers9662]

Can I go home now

[@leephillips4402]

@@maddiewettach4954 but you get your choice of toppings.

[@PhantomObserver]

The one page summary of Daredevil’s origin - it’s too bad Matt didn’t see 4 tiny turtles crawling around ...

[@Future_Vantas]

Of course he wouldnt see them, Matt is blind

[@kemboi69]

Future_Vantas He wasn’t back then. The accident made him blind.

[@phrown4344]

@jbiehlable Other then New York City, how are the ghostbusters related to TMNT and/or Marvel?

[@TheSpiderByte]

Well, TMNT is meant to specifically be a parody *of* Millers Daredevil, even down to the Foot being a play on The Hand and Splinter being a play on Daredevils mentor Stick

[@tomsmurf4225]

@@TheSpiderByte @TheSpiderByte he's referencing a joke in the first TMNT comic where we see the canister of mutagen hit Matt Murdock in the face and blind him before it falls into the sewers and mutates the turtles.

[@HyruleSwordsman94]

Drinking game for this episode: Take a shot every time the Kingpin’s underwear changes color.

[@yoranger8349]

Tim O'Connor no it’s to dangerous

[@georgekostaras]

Bask in the glory of Fisks glorious physique

[@PhantomObserver]

Seriously though ... I think this is the work that got Frank Miller to do “Batman Year One,” which is definitely one of the best retellings of Batman’s origins.

[@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550]

I know Frank Miller can write great stories but why does DC still hire him after the absolute Madness that was the insane misadventures of Crazy Steve and Dick Grayson: Age 12?!

[@Skellman98]

because for some reason he still tends to sell comics.

[@L1701]

Because DC still wanks off to DKR after thirty years. But seriously, DKR still sells copies after all these decades, so they still see him as a goldmine.

[@gtsgreatteacherscathach5550]

@@VidelxSpopovich unfortunately yes especially with what happened with Tom King's Batman and how he ruined Booster Gold.

[@L1701]

Chuldo It’s not the writers’ fault, it’s editorial.

[@kemboi69]

Because he’s recognizable talent even if those days are long gone and unfortunately for the comic Industry name branding can trump good stories at times. Although I’d be angrier at him over Holy Terror then ASBAR even if they’re both awful.

[@the4thwallkid132]

With all the speedo's that Kingpin was wearing throughout the comic, you'd think that he was posing for a male workout magazine

[@kramermariav]

He's very comfortable with his body

[@SorowFame]

@@kramermariav Wilson Fisk is a body positivity icon.

[@gregorymelissinos337]

Ever read the comic where kingpin fights the red skull for control of the drug trade in New York. You get two villains in speedos for questionable reasons.

[@justanotheranimeprofilepic]

Kingpin heard that marvel does seimsuit issues and was sad he doesn't get to go enough

[@chrisbuttonshaw2088]

Spider-Man and Daredevil could have a "life kicks me continuously" Olympics

[@OnDavidsBrain]

1:41 Oh so that's what happened to Daniel-San after he left Mr Miyagi to his purple castle on the moon, he became a comic book editor. Not the weirdest carrier path I've heard of but ok.

[@RandomAllen]

I know, I'm surprised Linkara didn't mention the obvious Karate Kid joke

[@babyskadiproductions]

Phelous wants Toby Faire

[@DiarraHarris]

"Martha Washington", "Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot", "Daredevil" and his early "Batman" work. It seems when Frank Miller has a good editor or working with an artist with a strong personality to keep him in check (or restrain him a bit) he puts out his best work, but the the more leway he's given the worst he is.

[@kaybaumann4989]

The Wolverine series he did for Marvel was great too.

[@samuellopez2696]

I am currently living in a hotel room EXACTLY like the one Matt was in after his building blew up. I am paying WAY more than ten bucks a week.

[@patrickmoler8025]

I hope things get better, dude.

[@theotherghostgirl337]

Sorry dude, inflation is a helluva thing

[@Ahturos]

Only joking here but do you have rats in your room?

[@samuellopez2696]

@@Ahturos GEE, THANKS SOOOOO MUCH FOR THAT!

[@louisduarte8763]

That was in 1980's money, before inflation (something I still can't wrap my head around, even after my high-school Econ class), but hopefully things get better for you.

[@iriswaters]

The Netflix Daredevil season 3 borrowed HEAVILY from this story. A ton of story beats and ideas are a very close match. Including Nuke, the fake DD, the mother reveal, and a bunch more.

[@josesarango3408]

Nuke was moved to Jessica Jones show instead

[@ronburgundy244]

@@josesarango3408 and made more sane.

[@DieHardAlien]

@José Sarango @Miles May And pointlessly padded in to make it 13 episodes. Controversial opinion, but I personally like Seasons 2 and 3 a hell of a lot better than Season 1 (which went from good to great to meh).

[@josesarango3408]

@@DieHardAlien well... season 1 is fine. I still have Daredevil and Punisher in a much higher place than JJ but still think S1 is the more even one. Liked first half S2 and the second half pissed me off so much that I don't want to see S3

[@DieHardAlien]

@@josesarango3408 I hold Daredevil: Season 1 as the best of the Netflix Marvel shows next to JJ: Season 2. Wasn't a huge fan of Punisher. I love Jon Bernthal as the title character but the rest of the show (especially Season 2) let him down.

[@vcom741]

22:08 I love when Jameson is portrayed as Jerk with a Heart of Gold. Hopefully MCU does this to him down the line.

[@NoahDaArk]

They did actually. Peter revealed his identity to JJ, and Jameson did a complete 180 becoming a close ally of Spider-Man and helping him out… largely because he feels guilt for harassing and even slandering someone who was genuinely doing good

[@daelen.cclark]

@@NoahDaArk In the comics, definitely. Hopefully the MCU does the same as the comics did.

[@mitchellcowan2500]

Note from the future: they did not.

[@vcom741]

@@mitchellcowan2500 *yet :p Who knows, character development is possible

[@Mobysimo]

Notw from the future. Nope they essentially made him Alex Jones

[@YSL8704]

Chef ramsey: "YOU BURNT IT YET IT'S STILL F**KING RAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@joshuaingobo1559]

0:16: In case if you want to know the new “It’s Miller Time” music, the song is “On Tip Toes” by Inod. It sounds similar to “Pizzicato” by Léo Delibes.

[@AT4W]

Neat that you were able to identify it so quickly! =)

[@joshuaingobo1559]

Linkara-AtopTheFourthWall Thank you. I’ve been helping people know what the song is by TV show, movie, video game, KZbin video, and commercial over the past several years; and you may want to add the title of this song in the credits of upcoming “Miller Time” episodes.

[@ryanpollard1166]

I had a feeling there would be a lot of Hell's Kitchen clips in this one!

[@yoranger8349]

Ryan Pollard we all did lol

[@domgeek5632]

I love Miller Time. It's better then Corona Time.

[@domgeek5632]

@jbiehlable always!

[@TheSkully343]

Unless ist the beer time.

[@myriadmediamusings]

I’m more partial to Morphin Time myself.

[@Goatcha_M]

Shame about the music claims. The old music fit well.

[@XFlare17]

Consider... AVALANCHE TIME!

[@janicechristiedenton0451]

Thank you for the warning at the start, I feel like I'm going to need it based on what I know of Frank Miller...

[@linbatspiderprime6202]

well in comparison to what frank normally does this is supposed to be dark. Miller did revolutionize how people looked at daredevil and batman so it makes sense

[@justsomeguywhomayormaynoth7441]

13:58 Should've played Tommy Wiseau saying "Everybody betray me".

[@IOPMY]

It is played at the end.

[@dr4c0blade]

13:19 That one panel is widely considered one of the best panels in comics. I've seen it top various lists of "greatest single panels of all time." It's just the way it tells a complete story, all on its lonesome. You read this one panel, and you get the gist of everything that happened previously, and a sense of what's going to happen next. Also, I like how Kingpin's downfall in this story is in large part because he can't help but push a _little_ too hard every time; it's what twigged Matt on to his involvement, and it's what gives Ben his gumption back.

[@New3DSLuigi364]

@20:39-20:46 Linkara: OH FOR THE LOVE OF -- A RED SPEEDO THIS TIME!!! Linkara: FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, WILSON; PUT ON SOME DAMM PANTS ALREADY!!!

[@lolofiallos4755]

As a Nicaraguan I was looking forward to the mention that Nuke was stationed here during the story and how it showcases Miller's constant use of Cold War era politics. Thanks for the mention of this small, poorly recognized country in Central America's belly button

[@TheSkully343]

F A P P P P P ! ! ! -DareDevil Comics Good lord you... couldn't have picked a better sound effect for that?

[@chendror872]

Also it's kinda fitting how when kingpin said he won't kill daredevil yet he put an emphasis on "pleasure" and "stroke"

[@ronburgundy244]

In fairness, I don't think fap meant jerking off back then.

[@georgekostaras]

That’s the sound of what Australians call a handy

[@SorowFame]

No, because it is perfect.

[@basedeltazero714]

"I command you to-" WANK

[@CazTheGamerGuy]

14:00 Spider-Man: My "the hell, dude?!" senses are tingling.

[@DreadLockedCipher]

I'm not sure what's more horrifying: Troll showering or the Kingpin in a speedo. Actually, don't answer that.

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

0:24 Ehhh I don't like the new music, But I'll get used to it in time.

[@bryanadkins6776]

Miller time?

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

@@bryanadkins6776 Yes.

[@MellowTed]

@@SegaNintendoGuy64 Same. At least it's pretty similiar to the original. Took me a second to realise it's different.

[@AnaMaria-wt3ix]

Eh. It's 3 seconds out of 30 minutes. I wouldn't see how it's even relevant

[@kelvinphillips7140]

@@AnaMaria-wt3ix That's the problem with Intellectual property. Somehow, even a few seconds is going to make some wealthy owner a little less money in some way, and that cannot be tolerated.

[@fullmetal-animator]

This is possibly my all time favorite comic story arc. Came at a pretty good time when I was going through a pretty horrible period of my life. Re-reading it really does bring some comfort in knowing that when things go to hell for you it's always possible to find a way back up.

[@biggeek2256]

Kingpin when it's time for a work out: "Better put on the speedo"

[@mesektet5776]

You lost monetization due to 5 second jingle over your title-card? Shame, you want to re-dub them, I will gladly re-watch all of the Frank Miller pity party videos to redirect money towards you. Even Holy Terror AKA Jingoism-Man.

[@DalekTheSupreme]

Holy Terror was my first AT4W episode. It was a good starting place, seeing such an awful, offensive story literally get its back broken.

[@ConnorNotyerbidness]

I agree ill rewatch them all....except Holy Terror that one was just to unpleasant

[@mesektet5776]

Connor notyerbidness May it burn in Darkseid’s waste-paper basket for all eternity.

[@blondbraid7986]

Wait, so copyrighted music loses Linkara his monetization, but all the hyper violence and swearing in Frank Miller's comics doesn't?

[@mesektet5776]

@@blondbraid7986 Capitalism does not care about schlock, Capitalism only cares about how much it can ring out of IP, and thus so does You Tube.

[@SgtKaneGunlock]

honestly I think season three of the show gets it right focusing on matt's relationship with his mother (amongst others in the supporting cast ) and having the main hit man be bullseye instead of Nuke(who dies in jessica jones i think? ) wish we could have gotten a season four with Bullseye in custom and DD in a (hopefully) better costume

[@BlueHero45]

Ya, so much was done building up Bullseye, and even making us root for the guy.

[@vampman87]

I can see J Jonah Jameson's motivation for wanting the Kingpin thrown in jail once and for all. Back when he was first introduced he kidnapped Jonah, nearly drowned him, and Jonah's good friend sacrificed himself stopping a bullet meant for him that was fired by the Kingpin's goons. Despite all that, the Kingpin was never arrested, so I understand why JJJ would hold a grudge.

[@noir-214]

6:37 for Spider-Mans arch nemesis is a tie between dr octopus and green goblin with venom being a runner up

[@redcoonie5114]

LMFAO The fap sound at 16:35 has Bi pride colors

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

Somehow "sweatpants for the Kingpin" is even worse than seeing him in a speedo.

[@SeadogDriftwood]

13:40 I've seen rooms for rent in downtown Toronto that are smaller than this, Linkara. $600 per month to rent what amounts to a janitor's closet, or the same for a crumbling, mouldy basement hovel with no lock or windows.

[@furioussherman7265]

Fuck the current housing market.

[@LucaBNV05]

I do like how they adapted this story to the Nextflix series third season, swaping Nuke (who had already been in Jessica Jones) for Bullseye (and also giving him an origin) and then keeping it between the Daredevil cast. It also helps that Daredevil and his cast are some of the best character adaptations of the MCU overall.

[@supernerdgavin]

Sal from comic pop made a good point in his recent video when he said that Miller has lost it as a writer, but has slowly come back to sanity. He makes a good point in his newest back issues that from recentish interviews and stuff he’s done that he would make a much better editor than a writer.

[@mistertea603]

...Link, the image of you with blackout sunglasses too small for your head...is too funny to communicate... You are an absolute sport.

[@michaelnally2841]

“A red Speedo! For crying out loud Wilson, pit on some damn pants!”

[@TheDUDERulez1]

22:33 As a janitor myself I can relate.

[@TheMaestroMizerous]

That's a good janitor. You STAY a good janitor...

[@Mysticist]

I do love Cap’s line that he isn’t loyal to anything except “The Dream” basically saying that what he is loyal to is the ideals of America, understanding that it often doesn’t live up to those ideals but still continues to fight to make them a reality and that he holds no institution in America as sacred. Something Miller definitely would not write these days...

[@Paxchi]

Missed Opportunity of AT4W 2020: Perfect opportunity to use a Room reference with "She betrayed me! Everyone betrayed me! I'm sick of this wurld!"

[@bryedtan]

Thank you for covering this Daredevil storyline. This along with other Frank Miller Daredevil stories were during the time when Frank Miller was still producing great works. Hope you are fine and thank you for providing a great video in this trying times from a fan in the Philippines.

[@josesarango3408]

Daredevil is Miller's best work ever. #changemymind

[@aarengabriel8106]

Thank you, Linkara, for teaching me how to pronounce 'subpoena'.

[@Alex_DC413]

When I stayed in NYC, I had to stay in what was pretty much a closet with a bathroom. So yes, I believe there would be crappy rooms like that, especially in the 80's

[@angrybrony]

the viewers warning thing is new.

[@AT4W]

I've been told by fans before that they often let their little kids watch the show with them because I don't use more intense swears. This one has a lot of Gordon Ramsey swearing and brings up pornography and drug use a lot as part of the story, soooo decided it might not be a bad call to give people a heads up.

[@TheTribalgame]

@@AT4W good on you

[@bthsr7113]

@@AT4W Good thinking Lewis.

[@robinisomaa]

Yeah, even when he's good, Miller is not child-friendly. I was a bit surprised to read that people watch your show with their kids. On the one hand, most of your jokes are lighthearted and silly (not meant to imply low quality) and you might be the only media reviewer I follow who comes across as genuinely wholesome. On the other hand, you review a lot of grimdark edgelord "sexual objectification and assault make a story more realistic" comics. Yeah, adding a content warning makes total sense. Keep being awesome and wash your hands!

[@BoldAndBrash5683]

Robin Ludvig Isomaa You turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands. Turn the page, wash your hands...

[@New3DSLuigi364]

@17:05-17:22 Linkara (Narrating): "He Imagines one last terrible moment of realization of Murdock thrashing wildly, Desperately, Hatefully, screaming soundlessly into the poisoned water... The Kingpin shudders at the Thought in Pleasure" Linkara: EEEWWWWW!!! What did I JUST Say about not dwelling on that image?!!

[@New3DSLuigi364]

@17:19-17:23 Me: Here's my personal favorite part of that scene which makes me laugh due to Linkara's Reaction to that: Linkara: EWWWWW!! What did I JUST Say about Not dwelling on that image?!!

[@solumanblevins5906]

13:27 You laugh but I distinctly remember a What If (Punisher Kills the Daredevil I believe) where the second Kingpin finds out Spidy's identity he's sends a guy with a freaking RPG to blow up Aunt May's house.

[@auger0073]

Hey linkra. Know you have been doing this for along time now. Thanks for staying passionate about comics (and calling out hacks like miller) for over 10 years now. We love you.

[@jackhebert2140]

1:41 Me: Wait! Ralph Macchio was an editor at Marvel?! Me 5 seconds after: He was only 25 in 1986🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jackhebert2140]

Otaking Mikohani he was born in ‘61

[@TheVardon90]

Different person with the exact same same name. I know you're making a joke, but some people can take it literally sometimes.

[@WraithTDK]

OMG OMG OMG SUPERMAN #775?! Dude! I've been reading comics for thirty years now, I own a few thousand books, and that is the single issue that stands out as my hands-down, all-time favorite! I wish it had come out in the 1990's when everything had to be all grimmdark, but whatever, it was freaking amazing. It was everything I love about Superman, scripted and laid out like a movie. I'm REALLY looking forward to hearing your take on it!

[@9-bitfox]

Fun fact, Allot of these Plot lines were taken and added to The Daredevil Netflix show and Done waaaaaay better. The Nun Reveal nearly blind siding me in The Show and done extremely well.

[@carloszapata847]

Nuke also showed up in Jessica Jones.

[@CT_Phipps]

LINKARA: BORN AGAIN *throws Poyo at Kingpin*

[@DarsiPadilla]

The highlight of humor in this video is the Kingpin's pin-ups.

[@rickdaniel7341]

I kinda wish they saved Nuke for the “Falcon and Winter Soldier” tv series instead of what they did with him in “Jessica Jones”. But I guess a villain wearing the American flag would not fly- OH WAIT, JOHN WALKER.

[@docette2015]

8/10, needs less Kingpin in a speedo -- but yeah, that was -- intense without being outright horrible. I am -- impressed. Did not think I'd ever say that about a Miller story after some of the others you've shown on this channel. O.o It's intense, it's dark, but -- it's not as hopeless and PAINFUL as some of his later stuff. Though, admittedly, my favorite parts were you throwing in the Gordon Ramsay clips. XD NOW I get that tweet of yours regarding people wanting Gordon to review Frank's comics. . .

[@jamesadamsfl]

My thoughts on this episode/comic: I don't mind the Avengers showing up. The battle in the streets was a big enough mess to warrant it, and it's always nice to see reminders that this is a shared universe rather than ignoring that and the implications--like when Superman appears in Gotham in "No Man's Land" or "Hush"--and they don't derail the story or make Daredevil seem incompetent. Also, it's always nice to see Captain America chew out authority figures and reiterate his loyalty is to the American people and their ideals. It's especially nice to see that contrasted against Nuke's more jingoistic sentiments. I also love how all of heroes hit these really dark moments when they kind of close in on themselves but then rise above them and start trying to do good, and--despite having so much less power than the Kingpin--they're able to win. It's like they say "All that is necessary for Evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing." But when the good people do step up, the Kingpin's empire starts to topple. I love Kingpin in this: he's manipulative and calculating. I love that his refusal to just shoot Matt in the head when he has the chance has valid reasons instead of just "plot armor." Actually the worse thing I can say is that--even though Linkara's voice is perfect--I wish he'd tried to mimic Roscoe Lee Browne's voice from the 1994 Spider-man series. I watched it as a kid, and that was my first exposure to the Kingpin, and dang if it doesn't still hold up. That said, this episode was a lot of fun. Well done, Linkara for turning this epic-length story into something grockable.

[@Sicod79]

The next one is the my third favorite comic story of all time, and my favorite Superman story of all time.

[@DiarraHarris]

Yeah it's one of mine too. Anyone that either writes superman o r want to get iinto superman needs to read that story first

[@CobaltTheCrusader]

I can actually explain why Kingpin never sent his regular assassin's after Daredevil in this story or subsequent stories written by Miller. 1.) Kingpin specifically states that killing him outright would be too easy and he wants to make Murdoch suffer before he gets the killing blow. It's a power kick where he wants to completely tear him down mentally, financially, and physically before ultimately crushing whatever fraction of a life he has left. 2.) Kingpin has tried Assassin's in the past on Daredevil. The most dangerous was a guy you've probably heard of, Bullseye. He managed to kill Elektra in what's considered to be one of the most shocking deaths in Comic history but Bullseye was never able to bring down Daredevil. Why would Kingpin, who is an intelligent and scheming man, want to send Regular Assassin's after Daredevil when he knows that if guys like Bullseye can't get it done, what good would a couple of goons with pistols do? It would be an exercise in futility, a waste of resources, a waste of time, and not get the job done. Plus Daredevil just took down Nuke singlehandedly after months of being beaten down by Kingpin's plan. If Nuke, a Super Soldier armed with huge guns and drugs, can't beat a Blind man then refer back to what I said about Goons with pistols. 3.) Kingpin's resources were totally destroyed at the end of this book. It took him years to rebuild his criminal empire since the damage done by the investigations and ties to the Government exposed him. Not to mention the Avengers were on his ass a lot for bringing Nuke into the fold and he had to lay low for a while. If he suddenly restarted an Assassination scheme on Daredevil then his already depleted resources would be strained and if the Avengers got word of it then he could just expect to get Captain America beating the snot out of him before throwing him into some kind of maximum prison facility for supervillains.

[@truec]

I once read a very well written fanfic version of this story where Matt didn't completely lose it and ended up getting help from his friends to get through (mostly Foggy, but also Spider-Man pulling him out of the sunk taxi)

[@buchiklop110]

"Hell's Kitchen is where I was born... and born again." Roll credits. *ding*

[@ClydeHomicide]

The sound effect being "F/A/PPPP" combined with the bisexual flag coloring makes this feel like an unintentional Daredevil x Kingpin fic

[@ClericOfPholtus]

Now that's a crackship I'd read a story in lmao Recontextualizes the dad killing in the movie We never knew he just wanted to be Matt's Daddy

[@ShinoSarna]

I imagine the Nuke arc was to some degree mandated by the editorial to have a crossover with Captain America to improve sales. Remember that writers rarely get to decide such things. And as far as Daredevil/Captain America crossovers go, this is easily one of the best out there.

[@Jollerygrokes]

I appreciate that your still making videos despite all this chaos.

[@Airdathegamer]

Oooooh I love this run so much. Frank Miller before the turn of the Millennium was on FIRE! He used to be sooo great. I love his more recent work as well, because they're so mind-numbingly awful that they're hilarious.

[@roganzar]

That last issue was one of the first comics I ever bought, when my brother took me to a comic book store for the first time.

[@Darkgreenfangirl]

I really enjoy when you cover good comics, and as a huge fan of daredevil always up to hearing good comics about him. Amazing video as always.

[@Astrithor]

Oh, man, next week is one of my favorite freaking comics! Whoever patroned it, you are the freaking BOSS!

[@WolfEntertainment]

Still glad you're around Lewis, entertaining us in a time where we need u the most. Great review as always!

[@TheAniSi]

Born again is one of the daredevil stories I absolutely love. I’m just a sucker for when the hero gets pushed to their absolute lowest and have to rise again.

[@ghostgabe81]

Super hyped for next week. Superman vs the Elite is one of my favorite animated movies, so I'm excited to see the original comic

[@bunkerzero]

Once a upon a time... Frank Miller was a good and respected writer...

[@RaphBlade7]

*The following is the opinion of a Salty SEAGULL named EARL who just shows up in my posts whenever he feels like it!* [EARL the Salty SEAGULL:] "Sounds like Frank was getting tips from the Spider-Man writers on how to make Daredevil suffer! Seriously Peter deals with crap like this on a daily basis, and Peter was probably like, ''Matt now you know what a week in my life is like!'' !"

[@Ko700el]

1:41 the editor was called Ralph Macchio ? really ?

[@joshuaingobo1559]

koel700 It’s not the one we’re thinking of.

[@Ko700el]

@@joshuaingobo1559 obviously. I just found really weird

[@joshuaingobo1559]

koel700 I know.

[@idongesitusen5764]

Take your shot. Vincent DeNafrio _is_ Kingpin. I like how the Netflix series made Stick into a hardass mentor with hidden motives for teaching Matt & Elektra, makes him more human than the traditional sensei archetype.

[@samuellopez2696]

Thanx for the supportive replied. I posted in response to what Linkara said about not being sure if those types of places exist.

[@Bobsheaux]

"Everybody *BETRAYED* me! I'm *FED UP* with this *WORLD!!!"* 17:49 - Wow. That's actually a REALLY good example of Frank Miller's use of negative space. Matt Murdock can't see, but he CAN piece together shapes in his mind based on what he feels around him, allowing him to "see" these stark shapes in a void of absolute nothing. Expertly done. "Stealing now, Matt? You truly HAVE fallen from grace." Hey, the Avatar from Ultima said "Stealing is WRONG" right before summoning an archdemon. If THAT guy says it's wrong, it must be wrong.

[@daelen.cclark]

It's really quite clever.

[@Heavenlyhounds96]

I've been excitedly waiting for next week ever since I saw you were gonna review it. Mind you I haven't read the comic nor seen the FULL adaptation but I have seen that final battle from the adaptation and I just love it for many reasons.

[@GreenTengu97]

Daredevil is my favorite comic character and it's nice to see some positive coverage of one of his stories here.

[@JaiCSC]

Interesting to know that Superman Year One may get featured at a later time. I often wonder if they put that out to get readers to look at the Bendis Superman in a more positive light.

[@squeethemog213]

Really good episode man. Never was into Daredevil but his episode made me understand just what daredevil stories are like.