Daredevil Guardian Devil
Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada, 232 Pages
The Devil of Hell's Kitchen! A scared teenager on the run. An infant child some say is humanity's savior. A former lover hobbled by a terrible secret. A law partner accused of a horrible crime. A city overcome by an inscrutable menace. They need a guardian. Someone to protect them. Someone with faith in them. They need the Man Without Fear: Daredevil! "Guardian Devil," is a modern classic - one that saw Kevin Smith confidently transition from writing acclaimed screenplays to comics, and artist Joe Quesada at his peak, as the stylist who would usher Marvel Comics into the 21st century!
Daredevil Born Again
Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, 248 Pages
From the powerhouse pairing of Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli comes the definitive Daredevil tale. Karen Page, Matt Murdock’s former lover, sets into motion a Machiavellian chain of events by trading away his secret identity for a drug fix. Now, Daredevil must find all the strength he can muster as Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime, wastes no time taking him down as low as a human can get. As he’s nursed back to health by a nun named Sister Maggie, Matt discovers a shocking secret that will change their relationship forever — but can he piece his life back together and survive a battle against the brutal super-soldier named Nuke? Collects Daredevil #226-233
Daredevil Yellow
Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, 168 Pages
After the death of his father, Battlin' Jack Murdock, Matt dedicates his life to eradicating crime from the streets of Hell's Kitchen, New York. Witness the birth of Daredevil as a young Murdock trains his body and mind to become a hero! Featuring the Fantastic Four, Electro, the Owl and the Purple Man - but rather than DD's adventures in his original suit, in this saga it's the maturation of Matt as a person and his growing love for Karen Page that take the spotlight. The legendary creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale make great strides in developing both the superhero and the man. COLLECTING: Daredevil: Yellow 1-6
In this optional book club, participating students will take a deep dive into character analysis by looking at the Marvel superhero Daredevil, also known as Matt Murdock. Each student will read three Daredevil collections, in the following order: Daredevil: The Man Without Fear (Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. 1994), Daredevil: Born Again (Frank Miller and Dave Mazzucchelli 1986), Daredevil: Guardian Devil (Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti 1999), and Daredevil: Yellow (Joeseph Loeb and Tim Sale 2002). We will spend ten days on each book. During this time, students are strongly encouraged to watch Daredevil (Disney+) and Daredevil Born Again (Disney+), as well as read additional material from Mr. Tubach's personal collection.
After participating in this OPTIONAL book club, and reading several of the graphic novels on this list, students will develop a thesis that answers the question: Is Matt Murdock a hero or vigilante? In a 1,000+ word essay, students will support their thesis with evidence from Daredevil stories. This essay will be in MLA format, and must include a works cited page with at least three sources. Critical thinking skills will be put to the test, as students must include a counter-argument and rebuttal in their essay.
Required reading: Daredevil The Man Without Fear, Daredevil Born Again, Daredevil Guardian Devil, Daredevil Yellow, and at least two other graphic novels. Students must have parent permission to participate.
Students will take notes as they read, focusing on specific character traits, supported by evidence from the text. After their reading and notes are complete, students will begin a character analysis essay which focuses on the following themes and motifs: character traits and motivation, blindness, political corruption and moral ambiguity, Irish Catholic identity and culture, and violence and trauma.
Students will create a piece of art to accompany their essay, and it MUST show one of the themes or motifs listed above.
The Man Without Fear
Frank Miller and John Romita Jr., 224 Pages
Visionary geniuses Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. bring you the definitive Daredevil origin story that redefined the character and created a new benchmark in graphic storytelling.Matt Murdock was raised by a single father, an over-the-hill prizefighter with one last chance to make it good - a chance that cost him his life. Taunted and tormented by children while growing up, Matt's life was irrevocably altered after he was blinded by radioactive materials while saving the life of an old man. The payoff? An unbreakable will and a keen intelligence, helping focus the super-senses he was blessed with during the accident. His story is one of love, pain, disappointment, and strength. Collects Daredevil: The Man Without Fear #1-5.
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