Return of the King (comics)
| "Return of the King" | |
|---|---|
Marko Djurdjevic. | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Publication date | April – September 2009 |
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| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Ed Brubaker |
| Penciller(s) | Michael Lark David Aja |
| Inker(s) | Stefano Gaudiano |
| Letterer(s) | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Editor(s) | Alejandro Arbona Joe Quesada Warren Simons |
"Return of the King" is a 2009 Daredevil story arc written by Ed Brubaker with art by Michael Lark and David Aja and published by Marvel Comics. The story arc appeared in Daredevil vol. 2 #116-119 & 500 (the volume being renumbered) and was Ed Brubaker's final story arc on the character. The story saw Kingpin’s return to the United States and team up with Daredevil to take down a common enemy.
Plot synopsis
Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, flees to
Reception
The arc overall was very well received, receiving scores ranging from 7’s to 10’s. IGN reviewer Dan Phillips said “The real draw of this over-sized landmark comic is the long awaited conclusion to Ed Brubaker's run on the title, and his finale definitely proves worth the wait. … Brubaker brings his run to an explosive, incredibly captivating conclusion... It's a great read, and arguably the single best Daredevil issue Brubaker has written since his debut arc, 'Devil in Cell Block D.'"[1] Timothy Callahan of Comic Book Resources also praised the book, saying “...but there’s little doubt that 'Daredevil' #500 is one of the best Marvel comics of the year. Ed Brubaker has had a strong run on this series, and since the 'Lady Bullseye' arc, and this current 'Return of the King' storyline, his work has been better than ever... This is a fine farewell to Brubaker, Lark, and Gaudiano’s 'Daredevil,' and with its jam-packed pages, this is a comic book not to be missed.”[2]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ "Daredevil #500 review". 19 August 2009 – via IGN.
- ^ "Daredevil #500". 20 October 2009 – via Comic Book Resources.
