DAREDEVIL 189 (1982)
Artists: Klaus Janson (Penciller) , Klaus Janson (Inker) , Frank Miller (Layouts)
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DescriptionOk, I am selecting “Frank Miller Layouts” to follow CAF fashion here, but we all know that Miller never laid a hand on this piece of paper (even if that first vertical panel definitely gives to the page composition some very clear pedigree). But this is not a problem to me. To be honest, I like the late Janson pages much more than the earlier Miller/Janson pieces. Sacrilege, maybe - but that's my opinion.Janson art reached, during this run, for what I consider his career peak. I have always thought that he had to be credited much more than he has been for the success and the everlasting fame of Miller's Daredevil. In those late issues, Janson art was a perfect balance of power and grace: Natasha Romanoff has never been more beautiful than here (no, not even in the Avengers movie). Other things I love in this page: the classic final horrormovie-style cliffhanger; the unintentional comedy situation of three costumed guys chatting in the living room like if they were preparing for a halloween ride in the neighborhood; and the fact that, even we don't see Elektra around, at least she is mentioned (and what a mention… I can only imagine how eagerly the readers waited the following issue: resurrections, back then, were not so common as they are today!). “Siege” and the following “Resurrection” (#189 and #190) were simply my favourite stories of the first Miller DD cycle – and considering the average level, this is quite a bold statement. The white ninjas were to my eyes the living definition of "cool", for so many reasons: for their specialized weapons, for the funny way they were distrusting Murdock (while immediately and gallantly connecting with the Lady Romanoff), for the straight talking and down-to-earth attitude of old master Stick, and for the almost trivial sacrifice death he gave to himself and Shaft. Surrounded by all those tragic characters, Matt Murdock could stop to be so moody and in some way regain the innocence he had at the very beginning of the series. With these final episodes Miller was perfectly tying up all the storylines opened during his long tenure, and like a sudden burst of light at the end of a long and dark tunnel, he was leaving for all his major characters a precious farewell gift: some rest for Devil from his obsessive sense of guilt, an unusual good-guy-saves-the-day role for the Kingpin, and a ticket back from Hell for Elektra, her sins forgiven, her gaze finally clear as her snow white clothes. Social/Sharing |
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frank x townsondecker 
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/1/2012
whole heatedly agree with your view on Janson's overwhelming importance of making the Miller's run what it was artistically, "sacrelegious" or not... great page. congrats!!!
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/1/2012
I'm probably one of the few of my generation who missed out reading this when it came out (I came in during the O'Neil/Mazzucchelli run - which still holds up well by the way). When I did finally read it, I wasn't that impressed (sorry fanboys). But the book did take a good turn and the last few issues were really exciting. Klaus's value to Miller should not be understated - he brought a lot to Miller's work (especially on Dark Knight). I really like these later Klaus pages - kudos to you on a great pickup.
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/2/2012
K J is indeed a skilled artist Kudos on the page and 3 cheers for this great write up full of insight. ***
Dimitrios Z
Member Since 2011
Posted on 7/9/2012
Nice page, always great to have a page from the miller era. Congrats
C .
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/9/2013
Wow!!! Amazing page. Althought this page don't have the Miller's pencils, it doesn't matter, i love it!.
Luca Baldi
Member Since 2008
Posted on 2/24/2013
Ehhhhh quante volte sono tornato a vederla sul sito di Romitaman.... Naturalmente layout e chine sono semplicemente uniche... Ma l'arco narrativo??? vogliamo parlare della scioccante ultima vignetta! Ricordo sempre l'attesa per poter leggere il numero successivo. Che dire..... invidia pura!
J J
Member Since 2011
Posted on 4/24/2013
Nice one, Miller and Janson really hit the sweet spot of their collaboration during this period!
M,B The collector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 4/26/2013
Woooooooooooow Page realy Fantastic !! Congratulations Lorenzo !!!!!!!
Craig Rogers
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/29/2013
Yikes. They don't get much better than this. Wow.
Damon Owens
Member Since 2005
Posted on 12/7/2013
I'm still picking up my jaw off the floor that this gallery has actual original art from the likes of Jack Kirby and Frank Miller! Unbelievably cool.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/26/2020
That run was so historic. I am more a team / mutant /cosmic / magic book fan, but Miller DD is a total classic. Great example!
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