Everyone knows that Matt Murdock and Daredevil's greatest enemy is the Kingpin, so it's no surprise when Matt takes on the case to defend The Punisher when he's accused of murdering him. Nor is it suspicious when Darevil begins to stalk the underworld to find out what truly happened. But when facts don't align and everyone seems to be hiding secrets, Matt must decide what justice means to him and what he's willing to sacrifice to see it done.

This is one of the best Daredevil stories I've read in print. You get a perfect balance of Matt and Daredevil, seeing how both personas are affecting everything in his life. You also get a super complex case that has everyone on edge and hiding things. It does fall a bit into clichéd comic tropes, so many of the great reveals are obvious way before they happen, but Segura's writing manages to keep you interested thanks to great pacing. You know where you're headed, but you're happy to follow the trail. You can't help but root for Matt as he's having a hell of a time trying to find all the clues that will lead him to the truth. He will suffer (as Daredevil must) and his relationships will be tested (as is also mandatory), but you just know that things will somehow work out in the end, and that's a big part of why I like the character. We also get a ton of Easter eggs and character name drops and appearances, so it's also fun to see how many of them you catch and recognize.

I will say that it is not going to be an easy read for non-comic or show-watching readers. There is some deep lore woven into it and tons of characters I loved seeing, but many people will have no idea who they are. It's a great novel. I highly recommend reading it, but I fear that someone who's looking to jump into the Daredevil or Marvel Universe with it will not have an easy time of it.

Very happy thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the riveting read!