Marvel’s iconic blind vigilante is making headlines again with groundbreaking comic updates and a highly anticipated MCU comeback. From supernatural twists to gritty reboots, here’s everything you need to know about Daredevil’s latest evolution.
Foggy Nelson’s Supernatural Twist
In a bombshell development from Marvel Comics’ Daredevil #18, Matt Murdock’s longtime friend and law partner Foggy Nelson has been possessed by the devil Pride—one of the Seven Deadly Sins clinging to Daredevil’s soul after his resurrection. This transformation gives Foggy glowing yellow eyes and golden-hued skin, turning him into an unlikely antagonist for Murdock. The storyline explores themes of corruption and redemption as Daredevil battles to free his ally from demonic influence.
Elektra Takes the Mantle (Again)
Comics canon continues to redefine Elektra Natchios’ role, with recent arcs confirming her as the second Daredevil while Matt serves a prison term for accidentally killing a thief. This dynamic mirrors their complex history of rivalry and romance, amplified by her lethal ninja skills and moral ambiguity. Writer Chip Zdarsky’s Eisner-nominated run has further cemented Elektra as both a formidable replacement and a narrative foil to Murdock’s Catholic guilt-driven heroism.
Born Again: MCU’s Dark Comeback
The MCU’s Daredevil: Born Again, premiering March 2025, promises to blend Netflix-era grit with fresh stakes. After creative overhauls in late 2023, the series reunites Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock with Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin—now New York’s mayor—and introduces Kamar de los Reyes’ White Tiger. Showrunner Dario Scardapane teases a “dark, scary” tone influenced by new villain Muse, an artist who uses blood as paint to orchestrate citywide chaos. Returning favorites like Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page will collide with this fresh threat, bridging Netflix lore with MCU continuity.
Comics Set Stage for TV Drama
Recent comic arcs directly inspire Born Again’s themes, including Murdock’s struggle to reconcile vigilantism with systemic justice. Zdarsky’s prison storyline—where Matt confronts the ethical fallout of his dual identity—mirrors rumors of legal battles involving Kingpin in the MCU series. Meanwhile, Foggy Nelson’s demonic possession in comics raises questions about how Netflix-era supporting characters will evolve on screen.
