After the battle of Hell's Kitchen, Matt Murdock is finally finding his way back to himself, back to an understanding of who Daredevil is and is meant to be. But crime families and power players still have designs for the city and the consequences of Daredevil's actions are still to be reckoned with. While everyone pursues their own agendas, and Matt struggles to navigate the tricky line between hero and vigilante, bigger threats continue to take shape just out of sight. And even with the best intentions, sometimes plans just fall apart.

While relevant, the Annual 1 issue feels like a bit of an odd side journey in the midst of an otherwise strong volume. The art delivers the story to great effect, and Zdarsky's writing continues charging headlong into the complexity of Daredevil's character and role in the city he calls home. Delivering bold action as well as some beautifully heartfelt moments, Daredevil is a series that continues to surprise and impress, right down to the bold twists of the final issue.