Summary
Warning! Contains Spoilers For Daredevil #12!
The Kingpin has always been one ofDaredevil’smost dangerous villains – and whileDaredevil usually comes out on top, that may not be the case now thatKingpin has a hellish new design that the MCU simply can’t ignore.Not only is Kingpin brilliant enough to manipulate events in his favor, even manipulating Daredevil occasionally, but he’s also strong enough to beat Daredevil in a straight fight.
The preview forDaredevil#12 – written by Saladin Ahmed, with art by Aaron Kuder – revealed Kingpin’s devilish new form, which adds another layer of difficulty to Matt Murdock’s current metaphysical woes.Daredevil’s life has been pretty difficult lately, as Daredevil’s seven deadly sins have manifested. These demons are now possessing the people in Daredevil’s life and trying to kill him.
Now, the possessed Kingpin seems to be on an entirely new level, easily defeating Elektra before turning his attention to Daredevil, and it doesn’t seem Matt has a prayer of beating him.
Daredevil’s Secret Identity Is Officially Revealed to Literally the Worst Person Possible
Daredevil’s troubles are just beginning as one of his most hated enemies is possessed by a demon who spills everything it knows about Matt Murdock.
Marvel Comics' Demonic Kingpin Would Be An Incredible Addition To The MCU
Daredevil#12 – Written By Saladin Ahmed; Art By Aaron Kuder, John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, & Richard Isanove
There’s no reason Marvel can’t explore Kingpin’s new demonic form on screen, especially within the context of the religious themes of the originalBorn Againstoryline.
Daredevil will be returning to TV with theupcoming television showDaredevil: Born Again, which will be the first time Daredevil is officially part of the MCU. His previous show only made vague references and, by and large, werefar more grounded. Because Daredevil will be in this new fantastical world, he’ll be able to have more absurd stories. In the MCU, there are tons of demons – this is an established fact of the film canon – andgiving Kingpin this demonic upgrade could be just what the on-screen version of the villain needs to finally defeat Matt Murdock.
Marvel has already shown they’re willing to make Kingpin more comic book-like in the MCU, as during his appearance in theHawkeyeTV show, Kingpin’s strength was upgraded to ridiculous levels. He was capable of tearing a car door off with his bare hands, and was durable enough to take an explosive arrow to the chest. This was a far cry from his morerealistic feats of strength in the originalDaredevilshow. There’s no reason Marvel can’t explore Kingpin’s new demonic form on screen, especially within the context of the religious themes of the originalBorn Againstoryline.
This new power-up has made Kingpin Daredevil’s physical superior in every sense. This isn’t a problem that Daredevil is going to be able to punch his way out of.
Kingpin’s Demonic Form Is Begging For A Live-Action Adaption
Embracing The Possibilities Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Daredevil and Kingpinhave been fighting for decades, and it almost always ends in a fistfight between the two, with Daredevil leaving as the victor. This new power-up has made Kingpin Daredevil’s physical superior in every sense. This isn’t a problem that Daredevil is going to be able to punch his way out of, instead, he’s going to have to rely on his faith and find a way to exorcise the demon out of Fisk. While this would be a significant departure from Daredevil’s previous TV adventures,it’d also make for a compelling new season asDaredevilofficially enters this new universe.
Daredevil: Born Again
Cast
Daredevil: Born Again follows blind lawyer Matt Murdock, who uses his heightened abilities to pursue justice in New York. As he manages a bustling law firm, former mob boss Wilson Fisk navigates political ambitions, leading both men toward a confrontation as their pasts resurface.
