Daredevil #61-64 (2004): The Widow

This story starts with Milla seeking an annullment of her marriage to Matt, asserting (rightly) that the marriage was obtained under false pretenses. She suspected (knew) Matt was Daredevil, but he lied and denied it. But before Matt can be too depressed about it, he comes home to Black Widow naked in his bed.

After getting that sexy visit, Matt gets a much less sexy visit…

Jigsaw. He wants to work for Matt since Matt is the new kingpin of crime, but of course Matt denies being Daredevil and denies that Daredevil is the new kingpin.

Eventually, we get to the point about both of these interactions. First, some people are out to kill Black Widow and she needs Daredevil’s help. Second, Jigsaw is out to kill Matt so that he can assume the kingpin role.

Natasha beats up Jigsaw and Nick Fury takes care of Natasha’s problem.

And we’re done.

The story here isn’t as good as the other ones so far in Bendis’ run, but as always the characterizations and dialogue are well-above average.

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