A man in need of a mission.
It's a big month for Daredevil's rogues gallery, as Bullseye, Elektra and Kingpin are all receiving solo books of their own. Bullseye is first out of the gate, which may wind up proving problematic for the other two series. Bullseye #1 sets a high standard that's going to be difficult for the others to match.
It's always possible that there's a way to make Bullseye the protagonist of a story and actually attempt to humanize the character, but I doubt it. Luckily, writer Ed Brisson doesn't even try that approach. His Bullseye is an unrepentant killer, one who's itchy to get back out in the field and remind the world why he's the deadliest assassin there is. It's a pretty straightforward approach, but one that's executed well. Brisson ensures that Bullseye is equal parts charismatic and terrifying. It's not unlike if Robert Kirkman were to pen a Walking Dead spinoff with Negan as the star. He may be unrepentant and twisted, but Bullseye is just a fun character to follow.
Guillermo Sanna's art style invites many comparisons to the work of Eduardo Risso, particularly his 100 Bullets run. Sanna's work is similarly harsh and gritty, with expressive, distorted figures bringing a vaguely surreal sensation to the page. A more specific comparison involves the way Sanna echoes Risso's tendency to move away from the conversation at hand to explore the various other pedestrians and goings-on in the wider world. However, in this case these pedestrians are mainly fleeing from the carnage caused by a bored Bullseye as he strategically hurls paperclips into oncoming traffic. This darkly humorous sequence allows Brisson and Sanna to keep the story humming along even as the obligatory setup and exposition are in progress.
This issue also features a backup tale from writer Marv Wolfman (who co-created Bullseye) and artist Alec Morgan. This tale essentially offers more of the same - focusing more on Bullseye's need to take the hard, violent road whenever possible - but it's entertaining nonetheless. Wolfman's script is equally light and breezy despite the darkness and violence, and he touches on an almost sadomasochistic quality to Bullseye that might be worth pursuing in future backup stories.
The Verdict
Bullseye #1 won't change the way you look at this bloodthirsty assassin, but it does make the most of having Daredevil's nemesis in the driver's seat. It's fun, violent and brought to life in a very creative and energetic way thanks to artist Guillermo Sanna. Bullseye lovers won't want to pass up this book.
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