New Frank Miller Daredevil variant cover actually not that unhealthy!

A month after debuting artist Frank Miller’s Wolverine variant cover that ignited a significant Twitter debate concerning the legendary comedian creator’s present creative benefit and talents, Marvel has unveiled a brand new Daredevil variant cover by Miller for the primary concern of the upcoming relaunch from the inventive group of Saladin Ahmed and artist Aaron Kuder.

It could also be in vogue to dunk on Miller’s comedian output of the final 20 years, however there’s no denying the revolutionary work he dropped at the comics business, starting along with his landmark run on the Man Without Fear. Alongside artist Klaus Janson, Miller redefined Daredevil, introducing characters like Elektra and Stick in addition to reinventing established foes like Kingpin and Bullseye. His affect can nonetheless be felt on Hornhead, not solely in comics however outdoors media. The Netflix Daredevil collection clearly took many cues from Miller’s run. Moreover, the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ unique collection is clearly taking inspiration from the eponymous storyline written by Miller and drawn by David Mazzucchelli.

It goes with out saying that artwork is subjective. Regarding this Frank Miller Daredevil variant although, in comparison with the opposite Miller variant cover items Marvel has launched not too long ago, this Daredevil one isn’t that that unhealthy. While, I personally don’t suppose it’s on par with Miller’s early ’80s Daredevil artwork, it undoubtedly may have been far worse.

I can’t assist however reminded of a latest Twitter thread from our esteemed EiC Heidi MacDonald, the place she introduced up a dialog with a revered business veteran complaining that at this time’s artists can’t draw a ebook a month. Plenty of this is because of reader expectation and demand for immense element within the artwork versus extra stylized artwork that made drawing a ebook per week doable for artists like Jack Kirby. To whit, this Twitter post from Jesse Hamm hammers it residence.