Daredevil #30 – Review

By: Mark Waid (story), Chris Samnee (art), Javier Rodriguez (colors)

The Story: Nothing like a nighttime surf in New York City.

The Review: Last we heard of Kirsten McDuffie, she was breaking things off with Matt in assertive, “I am woman, hear me roar” style, declaring that she “can’t be a supporting player in ‘The Adventures of Daredevil.’”  Admirable, of course, worthy of deep respect—but far too sensible and ostentatious to last.  Normalcy is an anathema to comics, so it was a matter of time before Kirsten reappeared to inject fresh, romantic drama into the series.

It’s easy to think cynically and see Foggy’s current predicament as a tailor-made opportunity for Waid to insinuate Kirsten back into Matt’s life.  You’re not quite sure you totally believe her excuse that she left her previous position due to an unsavory boss.*  However, there’s no question she brings some much needed experience and command back to the law offices of Murdock and Nelson (“—always, always put Judge McNider’s calls through but not Judge McKnight’s—”), which means she can take the lead on legal matters while leaving Matt free to do his “Daredevilling,” as she calls it.