Okay, so, today I wanna talk about getting into Daredevil comics, specifically the Charles Soule run. I’ve been a huge fan of the character for a while, mostly from the Netflix show, and I decided it was time to dive into the source material. The thing is, comics can be kinda daunting, right? There are decades of stories, different writers, and it’s hard to know where to start. But I did some digging and figured out a pretty solid reading order for Soule’s Daredevil, and I wanted to share my experience.
First, I grabbed the Daredevil (2016) #1-28. These are the main issues of the run, the core of the story. I started reading, and man, it was a wild ride! Soule’s writing is so good, and it really pulls you into Matt Murdock’s world. The art is amazing too, especially in the beginning.
Then I found out there’s also a Daredevil Annual #1 from 2016. It’s not strictly necessary, but I read it after issue #8, like some people suggested. It adds a little extra something to the story, a nice side quest, if you will.
There’s also a crossover event called “The Dark Art”. It happens between issues #9 and #14. I just followed the main Daredevil issues for that part, and it flowed pretty well. Some people say to read the other tie-in comics, but honestly, I didn’t feel like I was missing much.
After issue #28, I moved on to Daredevil/Punisher: Seventh Circle. This is a separate miniseries, also written by Soule. It was released around the same time as the main run, but I chose to read it afterward. It’s a cool team-up story, and it feels like a nice bonus after finishing the main run.
The final piece of the puzzle was Daredevil (2017) #595-612. Now, this is technically part of a different volume, but it’s still written by Soule, and it picks up right after his main run ends. It’s kind of like an epilogue, tying up some loose ends and setting the stage for what comes next.
My Personal Order
- Daredevil (2016) #1-8
- Daredevil Annual #1 (2016)
- Daredevil (2016) #9-28
- Daredevil/Punisher: Seventh Circle
- Daredevil (2017) #595-612
So, that’s how I tackled the Charles Soule Daredevil run. It took a bit of research to figure out the order, but it was totally worth it. I felt like I got the full story, and I enjoyed every minute of it. If you’re a Daredevil fan, or even just curious about the character, I highly recommend giving this run a try. It’s a great read, and it’s a good example of how to navigate the sometimes confusing world of comic book continuity.