This book picks up around the time that Frank Miller wrapped up his first run on the series and around the time right before Frank Miller started his second run on the series. It's caught between greatness, thus overshadowed by the better-known arcs, but it does a good job of holding the inbetween.

Please, don't pass this book up just because it's not Frank Miller. It does have good stories in it (all except for one...surprisingly, it's the Frank Miller issue [Frank only wrote one issue and co-wrote another out of all the issues collected in here, by the way]), and the art is very good. While none of what you read in Love's Labor's Lost will be forever remembered as some of Daredevil's most defining and infamous moments (save, perhaps, Heather Glenn's suicide), all this book does is give more strength to the character of Matt Murdock/Daredevil, thus showing that he doesn't need Frank Miller to be good.

This book shows that he's great just by himself.

This book does a good job of discussing why groundwater extraction (pump and treat or whatever else you want to call it) is not useful for cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites, rendering it best suited for hydraulic control of plumes.

The author also has a pretty good discussion regarding lifecycle design considerations and the various steps to go through/questions to ask with regard to effluent treatment and equipment sizing.

Some of the technology descriptions appears to be taken from design of remediation systems by suthersan, but both books were published by the same company so i guess that shouldn't really be a surprise. Both books offer different perspectives, so I find them both to be pretty useful, however, I like this one a little more because the author seems to be more of a practical guy whereas suthersan is more theoretical.

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of the design and correct application of remediation technologies.

This book goes beyond the typical math textbook. Its approach to problem solving and the techniques to accomplish the solutions is a valuable tool in preparing students for problem solving. With this book, students will get a better grasp of how to think about mathematics.

As casebooks go, its very readable, and along with an updated supplement, is a very good learning tool for 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment issues

This is a textbook-type of book in the good sense of the term: it is well-written, information-packed, but yet relatively simply portrayed. A good introduction to the major religions of Asia. The focus is on the texts of each religion. What is missing is more discussion on how various elements of the population (underclass, women, etc.) incorporate the textual-based religous practices described in the text. Would have to look elsewhere for such a discussion.

This is a great tool to help you learn Russian, and is even more helpful when used in conjunction with the workbook that goes along with it. After reading this book (and doing the workbook excercises) you will have a fairly good ability to communicate in Russian about common subjects. A good thing about this book is that its author, Olga Kagan, (who I studied under at UCLA) adheres to the philosophy that learning a language shouldn't be done through mere translation (this-English-word=that-Russian-word), but should be approached by taking the words in context and by seeing how Russian phrases/words are used, and not just what they mean. The only thing lacking from this book is that there aren't enough oral exercises, but overall, if you already know basic Russian and want to move to the next level, this is an excellent way to do it.

It is obvious from the first ten pages that you are left with the feeling that, if Frank Miller had written it, it would've rocked but instead it flopped. The poor writing is a complete turn-off and the ending is horrible. The only story in the book that I actually liked was the Daredevil vs. Hulk one. It was awesome and, although I am not a big fan of Frank Miller art, it was appropriate for the story but other than this, the book was not worth buying. I recommend Dardevil:Gang War which was written by Frank Miller as well as illustrated by him and that was plain awesome!!!

Daredevil: Marked For Death reprints some of Frank Miller's earliest Daredevil stories. Published in 1990, this trade paperback collects Daredevil (first series) issue #'s 159, 160, 161, 163, and 164 (Miller had started with issue #158; Miller did not draw issue #162). These early stories that Miller worked on were not written by him. Roger McKenzie was the writer. Miller would become the regular writer and artist of Daredevil a short time later, and would, of course, revive the character's history with his acclaimed run on the book.

The stories collected here still made for enjoyable reading. I liked them, and found them to be very well told. Some highlights include the villain Bullseye kidnapping the heroine Black Widow, with Daredevil coming to her rescue. Another highlight is a spectacular showdown between Daredevil and the Hulk. The last story is a retelling of Daredevil's origin, as Daredevil, while recovering in a hospital from his battle against the Hulk, tells Daily Bugle reporter Ben Urich (who by his own conclusions, discovers that Matt Murdock and Daredevil are the same person) why he became a crimefighter.

I would say that this book is worthy to add to anyone's library. If you want to collect Frank Miller's entire Daredevil run, then pick up the trade paperbacks Daredevil Visionaries: Frank Miller Volumes 1, 2 and 3 instead.

This volume collects the first several issues of Frank Miller's run on Daredevil. But be warned: he wasn't writing yet. These issues feature Roger McKenzie as the writer. Is he as good as Miller? Maybe not, but very few people are. He is, however, a wonderful writer, and these stories build the character of Daredevil well before Miller took over. Miller himself said that McKenzie was the best writer he ever worked with. These stories are a must have for any Daredevil fan.

I give it 3 stars only because it was entertaining to some degree but I have to say I was pretty disappointed. I just finished reading "A Dame To Kill For" before reading this one and that book is far superior. The story here is weaker and a lot less beleivable and even the art seems rushed. There was something great about Miller's art in "A Dame To Kill For"- it was minimal, moody and atmospheric...but in this one it just looks overly crude and rushed.

The Big Fat Kill is the weakest of Miller's Sin City novels. The basic storyline seems overly contrived with some trendy subplots as a trip to an bndoned dinosaur theme park. It is the violence which bthers me most in this novel. Usually Miller gives his violence a moody atmospheric context but this time it is just gratitous and over the top especially the lame ending. The artwork saves the story but it is clearly his weaket Sin City tale.

The first thing you should realize before you order "The Big Fat Kill" is that it's really a big pro if you read the original Sin City story, and a MUST to read "A Dame to Kill For" prior to this one. See, the main character in this book is Dwight, a man who tries to stay as anonymous as possible because elseways his criminal past may catch up with him. This past that he's hiding from is the story from "A Dame to Kill For", so you should really get that first. It makes it a lot easier to understand a lot of why Dwight's acting the way he is. There's also some conversation about Marv, the main character from the original story. But Marv is not a major factor in this book so reading the original story is really only a pro, not a must.

About the story: Oneday a girl named Shelley is being harassed in her own home by a guy named Jack, her drunk ex-boyfriend, and his friends. Dwight, who is living with Shelley 'convinces' them to leave and decides to follow them to make sure he doesn't do any more damage. Only Jack turns out to be so dumb to drive into Old Town, a place where the hookers are the law because of the pact they made with the police ('they stay off the police's back, the police stays off their backs'). Jack and his friends wind up dead, upon which they find out Jack is really a cop while examing the body. This will clearly lead to war between the cops and Old Town, leaving it a free warzone for the mob, IF the cops ever find out about Jack. Dwight thinks to have the solution to get rid of the bodies and goes on his way. But things turn out to be not that easy. What follows is an interesting story with several different parties of power and interests, violence, a lot of backstabbing, loyalty and finally an interesting plot-twist.

In all honesty I think the original "Sin City", "A Dame to Kill For" and especially "That Yellow Bastard" are better books than this one, so if you haven't read all of those yet I think you'd rather read those first. With that I'm NOT saying this is a bad book because it isn't. In my opinion it's actually a very good tale which keeps interesting to the very end because of the different directions the story takes all the time. It's also carried by Frank Millers trademark (by now) art. This is really suitable for the story, it being a dark grimmy 'mad-cop' story, and of no less quality than you're used to if you've been a Sin City reader longer. I just don't think it's THE best Sin City story out there. Get the other ones I named first, than get this one and have yourself a good time with it.

I, like many other readers, was excited at the prospect of Frank Miller taking on the Dark Knight again, in a sequel no less, to the series that redefined the character in the first place. What fans got was a muddled, often inconsequential story that takes place some years after the original. Batman's still underground, and thought to be dead. Superman is still a lackey for the government. Not much has changed since Dark Knight Returns. Miller wastes the role of the ex-mutant gang that Batman trains: apear only shortly over the course of the series. Batman beats up Superman with the kroptonite gloves again. Big deal. Considering the space between issues (it took well over six months for this three-issue series to come out), and the overall inconsequentiality as a follow-up, I give it two stars only for the awesome coloring of Lynn Varley (even the art looks rushed).

Admittedly, this book was too expensive, but I liked it, it was so much fun (PLASTIC MAN, etc.) despite some unanswered questions. I'm sure that the big orphanage home that genetically experimented on orphans was commentary on Batman's parenting of Robin, setting the stage for Robin's appearance (where he mentions being genetically altered), and that's why we don't hear the entire orphanage story, because we've just heard the crucial metaphor (it may feel like the story has gone on a tangent, but it didn't). When the orphans say 'they poked us, and touched us', it seems like a funny inside joke on the Batman/Robin 'relationship'. ... .

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Miller has stated that this story is not how the DCU and Batman should end up, it was supposed to be a little more out of character, bleak, and realistic in areas (while still very fantastic-looking and acting). the realism isn't all darkness, it can be funny like in Watchmen. In my humble opinion, DK is about what would happen if Batman let the emotions that keep him fighting every night get the best of him... in an apocalyptic world of tomorrow. This book inspired a lot of thought for me about these classic characters and political differences, it makes me want to create something. I think it's had a greater positive effect on me than DK1, which told a great, though less complex story.

Frank Miller knows what he is doing. Making this comic was the biggest risk of his career. Sure, he will get some immediate sales from the comic book but from the looks of these reviews he will be hurt in the long term. It is unfortunate that comic fans cannot appreciate what he has done here. This is probably the second best batman comic I have ever read and I rate it that way. Better than The long haloween or dark victory or the killing joke. More in depth and poignant. This is a very experimental comic which, although taking itself very seriously, is also a joke about the nature of comics and superheros. The people who hate this comic have a few probelms 1/ they wanted another dark knight returns. 2/ They can't laugh at how dumb superheros actually are (which this book does). This is a comedy. A funny comedy with the most experimental and impressionistic art work I have ever seen in a super hero comic before. It is fast paced, and a hell of a lot of fun. The story has flaws and feels incomplete but that is part of what miller wants to do. Miller has always believed that a comic is an active medium. In other words, miller likes to see the reader fill in the spaces with their brain. His sin city series uses a similar technique. the idea is that you get only a little bit of information and then fill in the rest yourself. This makes for a more active reading than in the classic modern comic with hyper-realistic art that does all the work for you. The story is smart, political, dangerous, experimental, and very, very new. You should read this comic simply because there is nothing else like it. I'm not even a big miller fan normally but this is risky entertainment and I love the reactions it provokes, as well as the look and glib diaologue. Trust me.

I expected more from Frank Miller, but this book is gharish, irritating, and just plain stupid. I blame the inclusion of Spawn in this crossover.

For example, 70% of the time, Batman in this book is mumbling about how Spawn has no disipline. I never thought mumbling could come through on paper, but that's what we got here. I lost count how many times Batman says "punk" in this book. If Spawn wasn't in this book, perhaps Batman might not find it necessary to mumble.

Sure, there are pretty drawings and panels (Which is why I gave this book two stars instead of one), but this story is so unintelligible, it isn't even worth your time to buy this book for those pretty drawings. I don't even know what the plot is about, other than doctors using humans for robots. I'm not sure if this problem was solved, and I read through the book twice!

If you want the best of Frank Miller, get "The Dark Knight Returns" or "Year One." At least with those stories, you won't be able to spot Spawn anywhere.

wow,this brings back memories.the first time i saw the cover of this book was way back in '94, in batman nightquest days,azrael days.and after nine years ,i managed to get hold of a copy,thanks to amazon.
about the book:good art,good coloring,but bad story.
the book says it's a companion piece to dc's the dark knight returns. a frank miller story.batman in it has the same feelings as in the dark knight returns, old and grumpy,minus the great story of course.and it's about illegal military weapon experiments with robots,which batman accidentally discovers,and takes him to new york,were he collides with spawn for vigilante methods differences,until the obviuos end. spawn looks great and angry as usual .mcfarlane's art is good.and there is a nice surprise on the last page.but the boring story...
for collectors only.
p.s can somebody asks dc to print more azrael graphic novels?
there is only knight's end knightfall,and the sword

This story had all the hallmarks of a great Batman tale. The dialogue was fresh, gritty, and totally Batman--Frank Miller style. Plus, with McFarlane's art, how can you go wrong? When you try to include the plot. While the dialogue and interaction between Spawn and Batman make this a must-read for diehard fans, the plot is severely uninteresting. Ironically enough, in the other crossover, War Devil, the plot is the only good point in an art-poor, dialogue-poor story. So if we could just find a way to combine the two, we'd have a seriously good Batman story. Anyway, the comic's worth the money, just to see Batman go toe-to-toe with a demon from hell and hold his own. Not to mention all the great one-liners and Batman quotes. Oh yeah, and Mr. Arrogant's art isn't too bad, either.