As Daredevil, both Elektra and Matt Murdock have made a home for super villains at the new stronghold of the Fist.
But not everyone they’ve welcomed shares their vision for how things should be done.
In this issue, that’s going to cost them – and put them on a collision course with the rest of the Marvel Universe!
- 100
ComicBook.com
The overall emotional effect of seeing so much potential being achieved frames the inevitable reversal wonderfully in a showdown that earns its seemingly hyperbolic degree of presentation with two armies of good and evil preparing to enter the field. Daredevil delivers a riveting morality play of modern social movements set against an epic fantasy backdrop with some of Marvel Comics' greatest characters; it's a truly astounding superhero comic. - 100
But Why Tho?
Daredevil #7 keeps the storyline moving with a terrific issue. Whilst all part of the same plot, the artists taking different parts gives layers to the story. The Hand and the Punisher have felt far away, only mentioned as an outside force. This issue brings them very close. I admire the voice this comic is developing, actually addressing key elements of superhero comics and society as a whole. - 98
Comic Watch
Daredevil #7 continues a series trend where the more down to Earth, character oriented story elements are much stronger than the long developing Fist/Hand arc. As welcome as the opening page recap was for whats going on with the Punisher side of this story, I still found myself losing interest in these moments. This is another strong issue, but I would like to see Zdarsky find more balance in these two sides of Matts motivation. - 90
The Super Powered Fancast
The Story: Zdarsky crafts an intense and brilliantly compelling story in this issue. All of the forces internal and external tearing at Matt create a story that not only gets to the heart of the character, but infuses the drama with great meaning to the reader. I love the immediacy of the plot as well as the moments between the characters. The finale of this issue has me excited for their confrontation. The Art: De Latorre and Checchetto deliver some stunning visuals throughout the issue. The art is exciting and perfectly captures and complements the tension and emotion of the story. - 90
AIPT
Daredevil #7 is another great issue that advances the showdown between the Fist and the Hand. The reformed villains get a moment to think beyond themselves, making this a significant character issue. What is ideal is at the end of it all, you know there is a deadly threat waiting for these characters. The fire is starting up, so get ready for war. - 90
Comic Book Revolution
Daredevil #7 does an excellent job setting the stage for the big clash between The Fist and The Hand. Building off the previous issue, Chip Zdarksy, Rafael De Latorre, and Marco Checchetto continue to test Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios in fascinating ways. The direction things went does provide a lot of intrigue into how the Daredevil pair will deal with Punisher and Aka when facing off against The Hand. - 90
Comic Book Revolution
Daredevil #7 does an excellent job setting the stage for the big clash between The Fist and The Hand. Building off the previous issue, Chip Zdarksy, Rafael De Latorre, and Marco Checchetto continue to test Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios in fascinating ways. The direction things went does provide a lot of intrigue into how the Daredevil pair will deal with Punisher and Aka when facing off against The Hand. - 80
Un Cómic Más
This chapter is in preparation for the moment we have been waiting for since the Punisher became the fist of the Beast. - 80
First Comics News
- 70
Major Spoilers
In terms for what it does for the character himself, Daredevil #7 is amazing. Seeing Matt fully and unabashedly embrace a political stance is interesting both within this issue and in the context of the character as a whole. The thing that brings this down though is the inclusion of The Hand which is done in a way that is nearly impossible not to see coming. - 70
Razorfine
The issue works more for set-up than actual events (although those do show how Murdock can put his litany of skills to use to do a little good in situations other heroes aren’t watching). Daredevil #7 also promises the inevitable confrontation we should finally see between Daredevil and the Punisher. - 60
Weird Science Marvel Comics
In all, Daredevil #7 has a few bright spots and gorgeous art, but the story takes a breather from the looming war with the Hand to deliver a one-dimensional social message about the evils of corporations, the damage of gentrification, and the flaws of the prison system. There's nothing wrong with social messaging, but when it's delivered so flatly, the issue reads more like a lecture than a thought-provoking idea.