As most of you know, the Trial of the Incredible Hulk featured Rex Smith as Daredevil, and was going to be an unofficial way to introduce a Daredevil show... but that show never happened.
In this great video from IGN, there are interviews with many of the people involved with the Hulk TV movies, and Smith himself reveals the very surprising reason why the DD show didn't go ahead...
Apparently, CBS didn't want the Daredevil show to compete with their new superhero show The Flash, so they bought out Smith's contract from NBC!
This July, about 12 Marvel titles will have anime-inspired variant covers by Peach Momoko.
Here is your first look of the DAREDEVIL #32 cover!
DAREDEVIL #32 ships July 21.
Other titles which will feature Momoko variant covers include AVENGERS, X-MEN, CHAMPIONS and CAPTAIN MARVEL.
CHIP ZDARSKY (W) • MARCO CHECCHETTO (A/C)
REBORN VARIANT COVER BY TBA
THE TRUTH IS FINALLY OUT: ELEKTRA IS DAREDEVIL!
• Having taken up the cowl and the club in Matt Murdock's absence, Elektra, the deadliest assassin in the Marvel Universe, has a long road ahead as she works to protect the legacy of The Man Without Fear!
• OLD FOES! NEW FACES! LOST LOVES! After the past six months, just imagine what secrets superstar creators Chip Zdarsky & Marco Checchetto have up their sleeves!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
The HAWKEYE show for Disney+ is still filming, and as you probably know, Alaqua Cox is playing Maya Lopez, aka Echo.
JustJared.com has some pics from the set. Click on the photos or link below.
Back in March we learned that the next Daredevil Epic Collection would be coming later this year via Near Mint Con.
Volume 16 would follow "Last Rites" but it was unclear what issues would be in the collection.
Info is now online via booksellers and now we have a better idea what's in store this November:
Who will claim the Kingpin’s empire? Wilson Fisk has fallen — and would-be crimelord the Owl sinks his talons into New York City! Meanwhile, the sinister Surgeon General slices her way through unsuspecting victims — and her next “patients” may be Daredevil and Spider-Man! But when Nelson & Murdock roll the dice on a big case in Las Vegas, DD finds a cabal of criminals looking to step into Fisk’s oversized shoes! With Tombstone, Hammerhead, Silvermane and Justin Hammer mingling with representatives of Hydra, the Secret Empire, the Hand and more, chaos is in the cards — and when violent vigilantes Nomad and the Punisher arrive in Sin City, all bets are off! Plus, can Daredevil defeat his own twisted doppelganger?
The collection will contain Daredevil (1964) 301-311, Daredevil Annual (1967) 8, Nomad (1992) 4-6, Punisher War Journal (1988) 45-47, material from Marvel Holiday Special (1991) 2.
Some of the creators in the TPB include DG Chichester, Glenn Herdling, Gregory Wright, Fabian Nicieza, MC Wyman, Ron Garney, Scott McDaniel and Pat Ollife.
Price: $44.99 ($56.99 Canada)
Pages: 472
DAREDEVIL #30 was to have a "Predator" variant by Bill Sienkiewicz, but it appears Marvel has cancelled orders for the Predator series (and all its variants).
Rumors online point to a November release, so we'll most likely see all of these resolicited sometime in September.
Also, a new printing of DAREDEVIL: YELLOW will be coming in August.
The DAREDEVIL BY CHARLES SOULE OMNIBUS is also now showing up on Amazon and other online booksellers. Scheduled for early September.
DAREDEVIL writer Chip Zdarsky stopped by Word Balloon to talk some of his new projects and he also spoke a bit about DD.
Zdarsky talked a bit about Elektra as well, so check out the video below:
Sideshow has a limited Daredevil & Spider-Man print available for pre-order, with art by Felipe Massafera.
There are 375 copies for the print which is also available as a canvas print.
Coming soon (tomorrow?) from Sideshow.
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) March 25, 2021
Daredevil and Spider-Man print by Felipe Massafera.
Limited to 375 paper, 100 canvas.https://t.co/UsICeDYBOV pic.twitter.com/uSgMqbNAyP
Sideshow presents the Daredevil and Spider-Man Fine Art Print, an original Marvel Comics-inspired illustration by artist Felipe Massafera.
Between Queens and Hell’s Kitchen, New York City is safe thanks to its home-grown heroes Spider-Man and Daredevil. Often partnering together in the pursuit of justice, these two masked marvels work tirelessly to keep crime off the streets of their city. In this detailed composition, Massafera captures the classic appeal of Matt Murdock and Peter Parker’s alter egos, with Spidey bathed in light as a friendly neighborhood hero and the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen cloaked in shadows to protect his territory from darkness.
Each Daredevil and Spider-Man Fine Art Print features an authorized, automated artist signature and an embossed Seal of Authenticity as a part of the limited edition of 375 pieces. Marvel fans won’t want to miss this exciting collectible team-up!
You can rest safely knowing your Marvel collection is under the protection of the Daredevil and Spider-Man Fine Art Print by Felipe Massafera. Bring these heroes home today!
Sideshow released an Elektra statue months ago, and this week they've released a new variant in her black costume.
Sideshow has the Elektra statue in a black costume available for orderhttps://t.co/0AOCiJFmQx pic.twitter.com/3o63g8eRBq
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) March 19, 2021
Sideshow presents the Elektra Black Costume Variant Premium Format™ Figure, sneaking her way into your universe of Marvel collectibles.
The lethal assassin Elektra Natchios measures 23.5” tall, perched above the rooftops of Hell’s Kitchen on a base inspired by the gothic architecture of the crime-ridden city. Sculpted stone-like gargoyles and a decorative clear resin window set the scene for her next deadly mission.
The polystone Elektra Black Costume Variant Premium Format Figure is outfitted in an entirely sculpted costume as a dark reimagining of her classic look. The infamous assassin wears detailed gauntlets, boots, and a bodysuit all updated with a tactical, armored appearance. Elektra’s detailed portrait captures her dangerous beauty, complete with black hoop earrings, flowing dark hair, and a bandana cap with ribbons fluttering dramatically over her shoulder. She comes equipped with her famous twin sais in hand, and the figure includes an alternate raised right arm for an added display option.
Pair Elektra with other Hell’s Kitchen characters from Sideshow’s Marvel Premium Format™ Figure collection like Daredevil or The Punisher to create a dynamic display of vigilantes and reformed villains on your shelf. Limited to an edition size of only 300 pieces, this figure is a must-have for Marvel fans.
Set your sights on a new target and bring home the Elektra Black Costume Variant Premium Format Figure today!
DAREDEVIL artist stops by Marvel.com with this hour long session on how to draw Daredevil.
The video is in Italian, with English subtitles.
As you probably know, the HAWKEYE series is currently filming to air on Disney+ next year. Actress Alaqua Cox stars as Maya Lopez (Echo) on the show, and today it was revealed by Variety that a spin-off is in development for Disney+ for her character.
Etan Cohen and Emily Cohen will write and produce and apparently a writers' room has been assembled.
Obviously the Hawkeye connection is with Ronin, but will the Kingpin and Daredevil tie-in to this show? Will Echo even have an origin related to the comics origin? Once HAWKEYE is released we'll have a better idea...
DAREDEVIL #31 has two covers, and there are some HEROES REBORN one-shots that are DD-related, including AMERICAN KNIGHTS and SQUADRON SAVAGE!
Coming today on the Unknown Comics app and the Comic Traders app is this set of David Nakayama DAREDEVIL #29 variants!
They feature Elektra in her traditional costume and her Daredevil costume.
If you don't have the app(s), they will be available on Thursday on their websites and others for a shared exclusive. Links below!
(USA) Unknown Comic Books
(CANADA) Comic Traders
(USA) Royal Comic Books
(USA) Street Level Hero
Former DAREDEVIL artist Paolo Rivera recently had an interview with the Comics Cube. They discussed Rivera's career, his DD work and some of his current projects.
Here's the video below:
Former DAREDEVIL writer DG Chichester has started a newsletter and he discusses some of his DD work and more.
If you sign up, a special PDF scan of the script for DAREDEVIL #380 will be available to read. So check out the newsletter when you get a chance!
Marvel Future Fight will have a new update coming soon v690 that will feature The Defenders in some of their older costumes.
DD will be in his armored costume, and Jessica Jones will have her Jewel costume. More details below...
The Defenders are back to reclaim the streets in the latest key art for #MARVELFutureFight's v690 update. Which of these Super Heroes are you most excited for? pic.twitter.com/UwYJaV5mui
— Marvel Future Fight (@Marvel_FFightUS) March 16, 2021
He hears the streets of his city cry for justice. Answering the call, the Man Without Fear leaps into the night in #MARVELFutureFight's v690 update. pic.twitter.com/6ZBRpP5Imb
— Marvel Future Fight (@Marvel_FFightUS) March 12, 2021
The Heroes for Hire are back to defending the streets in #MARVELFutureFight's v690 update. pic.twitter.com/A3L2zNbIoE
— Marvel Future Fight (@Marvel_FFightUS) March 9, 2021
This hardened P.I. trades in her leather jacket for a flashy but familiar Super Hero look in #MARVELFutureFight's v690 update. pic.twitter.com/XVN7k8ldgO
— Marvel Future Fight (@Marvel_FFightUS) March 8, 2021
Join Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and more as they defend the streets with new skills and uniforms from the devilish threats #MARVELFutureFight's v690 update has to offer. pic.twitter.com/D1fKNarc2H
— Marvel Future Fight (@Marvel_FFightUS) March 16, 2021
There's news of the next Daredevil Epic Collection, courtesy of Near Mint Con and Epic Marvel Podcast.
Coming in December will be volume 16. It is unclear at this time what will be contained in the TPB, but it will start with issue #301 and possibly collect all of the Dead Man's Hand crossover.
Check out the video with news of this and other collections:
Coming in June is a new one-shot that will be part of the "Heroes Reborn" event, that will take characters into an alternate reality much like the 90's event of the same name.
HEROES REBORN: AMERICAN KNIGHTS #1 will feature Luke Cage as a police commissioner and Daredevil as the "Saint".
Here's the cover by Chris Sprouse. The comic will be writen by Paul Grist, and drawn by Christopher Allen.
More details at:
DAREDEVIL #29 will also have a variant cover that ties into this event... and it features a character that appears to be Echo. The variant is drawn by Carlos Pacheco. Issue ships April 14.
CHIP ZDARSKY (W) • MARCO CHECCHETTO (A/C)
DAREDEVIL-THING VARIANT COVER BY RAY-ANTHONY HEIGHT
A NEW DAREDEVIL RISES TO PROTECT HELL’S KITCHEN!
Matt Murdock is a killer – but while he’s serving his time as the masked vigilante called Daredevil, Hell’s Kitchen has suddenly been left without a guardian devil.
Or it was, until ELEKTRA NATCHIOS took it upon herself to protect Murdock’s neighborhood and his legacy as the NEW DAREDEVIL!
But she’s already got her work cut out for her: WILSON FISK remains seated as New York’s mayor, with TYPHOID MARY, THE OWL, HAMMERHEAD and other lethal – and FAMILIAR – foes at his beck and call...
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
NYC Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang conducted an interview with former Daredevil actor Deborah Ann Woll.
They discussed D&D, and also DD.
Yang also revealed some his favourite DD arcs and creators. Check out the video!
Italian web site The White Space caught up with DAREDEVIL artist Marco Checchetto and discussed his current and past DD work!
Some highlights:
Working with Chip is very inspiring. He’s a great scriptwriter, he writes in a very detailed way and he knows what he wants, plus he’s also a good artist and we always end up influencing each other, especially when we’re working on the ideas for the covers. Sometimes we disagree on some feature, it’s something that can happen in a job like this: in the end, however, we always find the right way to bring the best possible work on the pages, at least… we hope so!
The Televisions Critics Association had their annual conference and with Covid, it was held virtually.
Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige discussed some of their Disney+ projects and was asked about some of the Netflix characters and if they could return...
When a question indicated they weren’t “successful", Feige says that while different teams made them, "I think there are legions of Agents of SHIELD fans and Daredevil fans and Jessica Jones fans and Luke Cage fans. There’s a very big fanbase for those shows.” #TCA21
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) February 24, 2021
Feige indicates that some of the stories you see about characters they can use again from the previous TV shows are true, some are not, but they would be open to opportunities depending on the scenario. #TCA21
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) February 24, 2021
Marvel's Kevin Feige Talks 'WandaVision' Future, Netflix's Heroes and R-Ratings https://t.co/ws86TkQ3Lq via @thr
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) February 24, 2021
‘Jessica Jones’ Among Properties That Could “Perhaps Someday” Return To TV, Says Kevin Feige https://t.co/riGey0z0jc via @Deadline
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) February 24, 2021
Hasbro had announced a Wave 1 of their Marvel Legends Retro 3.75 line, and surprisingly an unannounced new Wave 2 came out this week, which includes a Daredevil and Elektra figure.
Target will have the early release and will eventually be available at other stores later.
More info from MCUcollector24:
The adventures of the new Daredevil continue, and we have the advance solicit of the DAREDEVIL BY CHARLES SOULE OMNIBUS, coming in August!
DAREDEVIL #28, which ships March 10, will have a "Daredevil-Thing" variant.
This cover is drawn by artist Ray-Anthony Height and is an homage of the classic cover by Quesada & Palmiotti.
Here's your first look!
Here is some more info and sketches by Height:
Here is a fun look at the designs I submitted before this one was picked.
— Ray-Anthony Height: Comic Storyteller/Illustrator (@RAHeight) February 17, 2021
BTW, starting in March I'll be stepping away from interiors for a few months (to a certain degree) and just be doing covers a while. pic.twitter.com/FWSgMCKMHR
Coming in May is a new hardcover from DK Publishing that features all the martial artists in the Marvel Universe!
Written by Alan Cowsill, the book will retail for $25 US and have profiles on some of your favourites, like DD, Elektra, Master Izo and more.
Coming in May from DK Publishing is THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR by Alan Cowsill.
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) February 11, 2021
Featuring profiles of Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more. pic.twitter.com/YSMelEGPY5
Here's the description from the DK site:
About Marvel The Way of the Warrior
Who is Marvel Comics' Ultimate Fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors.
Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.
This is the Way of the Warrior.
The DAREDEVIL #26 second printing was announced shortly after the issue shipped, and today the variant cover has been revealed.
Here is the cover by artist Ryan Stegman, which ships March 3!
CHIP ZDARSKY (W) • MARCO CHECCHETTO & MIKE HAWTHORNE (A)
Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
MASTERWORKS VARIANT COVER BY EMA LUPACCHINO
ENSNARED IN THE WEB!
• As New York begins to crack under the weight of Knull's symbiotic assault, Matt Murdock has a crisis of faith in the most electrifying issue of Chip Zdarksy and Marco Checchetto's groundbreaking DAREDEVIL run yet.
• BUT THIS TIME, they're joined by none other than MIKE HAWTHORNE, spearheading a brutal story that pits Daredevil against the god-king of the symbiotes himself — KNULL!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
The cover for the third printing Peach Momoko cover is now available...
If you missed the third printing news, DAREDEVIL #25 has two covers available for order via Diamond.
DAREDEVIL #25 3RD PTG CHECCHETTO VAR
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
DAREDEVIL #25 3RD PTG MOMOKO RATIO VAR
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Marco Checchetto (CA) Peach Momoko
And now, much like the second printing, some exclusive covers will be available.
Unknown Comics has two exclusive covers by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Regular cover
Virgin cover
DAREDEVIL #26 is now out, and Newsarama is continuing their chats with creators from the title.
Today it's Chip Zdarsky's turn...
Some snippets:
"[Elektra's] up against the end of the world, right out of the gate. She thought being Daredevil would just be her fighting standard criminals and mob bosses, but a sky raining symbiote dragons shows her that sometimes Daredevil has to deal with the weird #@$% too. People need saving and it's her time to shine."
Not surprisingly, DAREDEVIL #26 has gone back for a second printing. More details soon, but here's the Diamond info...
DAREDEVIL #26 2ND PTG VAR KIB
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Mike Hawthorne (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
In Shops: Mar 03, 2021
Final Orders Due: Feb 08, 2021
SRP: $3.99
An update to yesterday's news, the cover for the third printing is now available...
If you missed the third printing news, DAREDEVIL #25 has two covers available for order via Diamond.
DAREDEVIL #25 3RD PTG CHECCHETTO VAR
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
DAREDEVIL #25 3RD PTG MOMOKO RATIO VAR
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Marco Checchetto (CA) Peach Momoko
And now, much like the second printing, some exclusive covers will be available.
Unknown Comics has two exclusive covers by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Regular cover
Virgin cover
If you missed the third printing news, DAREDEVIL #25 has two covers available for order via Diamond. No images yet, but keep checking back.
DAREDEVIL #25 3RD PTG CHECCHETTO VAR
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
DAREDEVIL #25 3RD PTG MOMOKO RATIO VAR
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Marco Checchetto (CA) Peach Momoko
And now, much like the second printing, some exclusive covers will be available.
Unknown Comics has two exclusive covers by Gabriele Dell'Otto for order on 1/27 at 12PM CST.
Regular cover
Virgin cover
DAREDEVIL #26 comes out tomorrow, and Newsarama had a chance to speak with DAREDEVIL artists Marco Checchetto and Mike Hawthorne about what's ahead for DD and Elektra.
Some snippets:
Marco Checchetto
"I am very happy to be working on this series. Daredevil is a character I love so much and Chip writes him so well that even though it's been two years, I still don't feel the need to draw anything else. In this long period we have given our vision to the series, introducing new characters or giving a precise designs to others. I hope these 25 issues, along with the ones we will do in future, will remain in the heart of the readers and beautiful part of the history of Daredevil."
Mike Hawthorne
"I like the visual contrast of Matt's scruff to Elektra's razor sharpness. DD's cast of characters are perhaps my favorite of all the Marvel U, and it's because of that kind of contrast. Plus, on the few occasions I've had to draw Elektra, I've played to that as best I can. Elektra is someone that should steal the show the moment she walks in a room, whereas Matt could be a guy you might miss if you weren't paying attention."
Good news is that Checchetto has no plans to leave the title and is still enjoying the book two years in.
DAREDEVIL #26 ships January 27th.
DAREDEVIL writer Chip Zdarsky joined "Marvel's The Pull List" to discuss some classic issues by Ann Nocenti, John Romita Jr., and Al Williamson.
Chip Zdarsky Gives a Tour of Ann Nocenti's 'Daredevil' https://t.co/TkeWNFtToK
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) January 21, 2021
CHIP ZDARSKY (W), MARCO CHECCHETTO & MIKE HAWTHORNE (A)
Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
MARVEL VS. ALIEN VARIANT COVER BY RAHZZAH
A DEVIL CONSUMED! Matt faces a darkness unlike any before. Meanwhile, ELEKTRA may be in over her head for the first time in her life. DAREDEVIL must find the strength to continue the fight as all hell breaks loose.
32 pages, $3.99.
Elektra continues her adventures as Daredevil, but is she without fear?
And in other news, DAREDEVIL #25 has gone back for a third printing and here is all the info you need to order it!
Just announced via Diamond...
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) January 21, 2021
DAREDEVIL #25 is going back for a third printing
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(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Marco Checchetto
In Shops: Feb 24, 2021
Final Orders Due: Feb 01, 2021
No cover revealed yet. https://t.co/pfyydvp9Dd
Late last year I joined Paul and Chris at the Comic Binge Podcast to discuss the classic "Last Rites" arc by Dan Chichester and Lee Weeks, and also the spoilers from DAREDEVIL #25.
Hope you guys enjoy the discussion and hopefully I sound knowledgeable. ;)
When I saw the 25th anniversary of the site was coming up, I thought what would be a cool way to celebrate the milestone. I thought of Brian Michael Bendis right away.
A few years after I started my site, and when he came onboard the title, he was always supportive of what I was doing. I have wanted to interview him for many years now, but scheduling was always a problem.
But when I asked him late last year if he'd be interested, he sent me back a note right away that he would make it happen.
I hope you enjoy this look back at his Marvel work, especially his legendary run with Alex Maleev. Thank you!
Brian Michael Bendis interview
Today marks 25 years since I started this website. It's been a long journey.
I've met a lot of fantastic people, had a chance to converse with many past and present DD creators. I've even appeared as myself in a comic, co-wrote a book for Marvel... it's been a dream come true.
I enjoy working on my site, and I realized it's been over half my life now. Some days it's a chore, but most days it's exciting.
I truly appreciate all the support, appreciate the notes I receive asking for info, asking for help... I've made this my second job, and many days, it's my "real" job.
To celebrate, I have a special interview with a former DAREDEVIL creator coming... just working on the transcription and will post very soon.
Once again, thank you, and I hope I can continue to help DD fans for many years to come.
--Kuljit Mithra
The Charlie Cox rumors are heating up. Kevin Feige had some interesting comments and reactions this week about the Netflix shows, and there's a rumor that Cox has filmed scenes for Spider-Man already. What is true, nobody knows for sure...
DEADLINE: Will you ever revive any of the Netflix Marvel series like Luke Cage, or Jessica Jones, etc. or is that era completely over?FEIGE: Well, certainly you’ve seen what we announced at Comic-Con a year and half ago and on Disney Investor Day a few weeks ago, so that’s our focus. But I’ve been at Marvel long enough to never say never about anything.
Jump ahead to about 3:22 in the video... Feige is asked about the Netflix shows and the possibility of Charlie Cox returning... and his "non-answer" is pretty funny
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) January 13, 2021
Kevin Feige on ‘WandaVision’, ‘She-Hulk’, ‘Deadpool 3’, ‘Secret Invasion’, and More https://t.co/SJnJBTM68X
Was Charlie Cox on set?
A new report backs up our original scoop about #CharlieCox returning as #Daredevil in #SpiderMan3.#Marvel #MCU #MarvelComics #SaveDaredevil https://t.co/geUJ2iY8hZ
— Charles Murphy (@_CharlesMurphy) January 15, 2021
While the Khoi Pham variant for DAREDEVIL #25 was announced in December, it hasn't been available for pre-order yet from Frankie's Comics... but it is finally going to be listed on their site on January 9th at 2PM ET.
Here is the cover and info, and also the rest of the covers coming this month!
UPDATE: There is also a virgin variant available in a set.
ALL COVERS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIP JANUARY 20, 2021
As always, keep updated on the site or on Twitter!
Near Mint Condition had a live stream today with news of collections coming in May-August 2021... and the big news is that the entire Charles Soule run on DAREDEVIL will be collected in an omnibus on August 25th.
It will retail for $100. No word yet on contents, but it will for sure contain #1-28, 595-612. More news soon!
DAREDEVIL has had an interesting year... Issues #16-19 all shipped on time, but the pandemic caused a severe delay, as Diamond shut down for months and comic stores were unable to open due to quarantine.
April's DAREDEVIL #20 finally shipped by June and eventually DAREDEVIL #25 shipped by December. There was also a big reveal in the DAREDEVIL ANNUAL as well.
Speaking of DD#25, it caught retailers and fans by surprise, as the revelation inside caused the issue to skyrocket in price and several second printings were announced (coming in January).
There were some collections as well, as the third and fourth DD BY CHIP ZDARSKY shipped, a MAN WITHOUT FEAR Select edition, some Marvel Masterworks and more.
I also had a chance to interview quite a few people this year from the comics and the show. Have a read!
2020 |
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| 193 |
Chip Zdarsky (September 2020) |
The DAREDEVIL writer discusses all the revelations from the Annual. |
| 192 |
Elsa Sjunneson (June 2020) |
The co-writer of JESSICA JONES: PLAYING WITH FIRE talks about writing Matt Murdock in the audio series. |
| 191 |
Jack DiFalco (May 2020) |
"Kevin Page" from DAREDEVIL Season 3 talks about working with Deborah Ann Woll in the "Karen" episode. |
| 190 |
Cori Dioquino (May 2020) |
DAREDEVIL Season 3's "Sophia Carter" talks about her role as the crime lord, and also her arts organization. |
| 189 |
Will Stout (May 2020) |
"Todd Neiman" from DAREDEVIL Season 3 talks about playing Karen Page's former boyfriend and filming in a small town for the show. |
| 188 |
Chris Tardio (April 2020) |
"Detective Blake" from DAREDEVIL Season 1 talks about his role as one of the Kingpin's crooked cops. |
| 187 |
Holly Cinnamon (January 2020) |
"Julie Barnes" from DAREDEVIL Season 3 talks about her role and her work with Wilson Bethel in the show. |
The rumored "two year" non-use clause came and went, and it appears that Daredevil is being considered for small roles in the next Spider-Man, or She-Hulk, or none at all... everything is still a rumor at this point.
The Save Daredevil folks organized their own online convention and you can view all the videos here.
I make an appearance in the Discussing Daredevil: A Fandom Roundtable Podcast, where I pretend to be making sense while nervous.
What's ahead?
The site will be celebrating its 25th year in January! Working on some interviews that hopefully can be posted in time. I appreciate all of you who still visit all these years later.
Let's hope 2021 brings us relief from Covid-19. Wishing all of you the best in health. Talk soon.
--Kuljit Mithra
When Diamond shut down its distribution earlier this year because of the pandemic, several comics that had been solicited were outright cancelled when shipping restarted a few months later.
One of those comics was a "Dark Marvel" variant for DAREDEVIL #21 by Geoff Shaw. I found it listed on Felix Comic Art if you'd like to purchase it.
Because of the Diamond shutdown this year for a few months, several comics that were solicited were cancelled instead of rescheduled. One of those items was this DAREDEVIL #21 "Dark Marvel" variant by Geoff Shawhttps://t.co/SdgdiE4aC2 pic.twitter.com/GT371kfKk4
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) December 31, 2020
The King in Black tie-ins are over, and Daredevil protects Hell's Kitchen while Matt Murdock is in prison...
Shortly after DAREDEVIL #25 sold out, Marvel announced that there would be new variant for DAREDEVIL #26 by Marco Checchetto.
Today, Marvel finally revealed the cover, and it's a matching connecting variant by Marco Checchetto!
Here are the two covers connected:
Checchetto posted some of the black and white artwork on Twitter:
DAREDEVIL #26 ships January 27th!
Marvel.com has some first look pages from DAREDEVIL #26, which is a KING IN BLACK tie-in issue.
If you haven't read DAREDEVIL #25 yet, there are spoilers ahead...
Artwork by Marco Checchetto & Marcio Menyz, and Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto & Marcio Menyz
A few preview pages were also in the KING IN BLACK Preview Sampler that was shipped to stores this week, and is also available free on ComiXology:
#DDspoilers
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) December 16, 2020
Today's KING IN BLACK Preview Sampler available in stores and digitally has a few b&w pages from DAREDEVIL #26 by Checchetto and Hawthorne. Written by Zdarsky.
Here's the ComiXology link to downloadhttps://t.co/ixrjbVNzaY pic.twitter.com/FcL0qOb7Du
DAREDEVIL #26 ships January 27th!
Coming next year from Mondo is a quartet of Marvel-themed board games from the Unmatched line.
The four sets will include:
Redemption Row – featuring Luke Cage, Ghost Rider, and Moon Knight
Hell’s Kitchen – featuring Daredevil, Elektra, and Bullseye
Teen Spirit – featuring Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, and Cloak and Dagger
For King and Country – featuring Black Widow, Black Panther, and Winter Soldier
Here's the cover for Hell's Kitchen by Oliver Barrett:
For more details on this and the other sets, head on over to /film.
There's another DAREDEVIL #25 2nd printing coming, this time from ComicXposure drawn by Todd Nauck. It's an homage to Todd McFarlane, featuring Elektra in a Spidey pose.
It will be on sale on Wednesday, December 16th at 12PM EST.
#DDspoilers
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) December 15, 2020
For those of you collecting all the DD25 covers, here's another one on sale tomorrow https://t.co/x4NVDO7VrK
For the above, get your orders in by December 14th, that is the final order cut-off day for comic shops.
At this time it has only been revealed that Frankie's Comics will have this exclusive but it is not on pre-order yet... will update this when it's available.
ALL COVERS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIP JANUARY 20, 2021
As always, keep updated on the site or on Twitter!
#DDSpoilers
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) December 12, 2020
Latest update for DAREDEVIL #25 second printings on Jan 20
* Checchetto variant
* Checchetto virgin variant (Unknown Comics)
* Checchetto ratio design variant 1:25
* Mack variant (Legacy Comics)
* Mack virgin variant (Legacy Comics)
* Pham variant (Frankie's Comics) pic.twitter.com/xAv2UtUPQw
With DAREDEVIL #25 sold out at comic shops, Marvel has been quick to produce some 2nd printings and several stores have exclusive variant covers as well.
A couple more were revealed yesterday, so here's a quick rundown of the covers and how to get them...
For the above, get your orders in by December 14th, that is the final order cut-off day for comic shops.
At this time it has only been revealed that Frankie's Comics will have this exclusive but it is not on pre-order yet... will update this when it's available.
ALL COVERS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIP JANUARY 20, 2021
As always, keep updated on the site or on Twitter!
#DDSpoilers
— Daredevil ManWithoutFear.com (@manwithoutfear) December 12, 2020
Latest update for DAREDEVIL #25 second printings on Jan 20
* Checchetto variant
* Checchetto virgin variant (Unknown Comics)
* Checchetto ratio design variant 1:25
* Mack variant (Legacy Comics)
* Mack virgin variant (Legacy Comics)
* Pham variant (Frankie's Comics) pic.twitter.com/xAv2UtUPQw
Things have been certainly going crazy with casting rumors for SPIDER-MAN 3, which is currently filming. We have reports of Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, Kirsten Dunst, Alfred Molina, Emma Stone and others all being a part of the movie.
And today, we got some rumors from Murphy's Multiverse:
Charlie Cox is set to return as #Daredevil in #SpiderMan3#SaveDaredevil #Spidey #DD #Marvel #MCU https://t.co/ohuEFAdXHV
— Murphy's Multiverse (@MultiverseMurph) December 9, 2020
Yes, Charlie Cox is reported to be in the next Spider-Man movie, most likely as Peter Parker's lawyer.
Grace Randolph has chimed in with more rumors as well:
So, what is true? Will all of this get confirmed in tomorrow's Disney earnings call? Will a trade publication confirm soon? Will Cox also show up HAWKEYE with Echo, or SHE-HULK? And is a show or movie on the horizon for Cox as Daredevil? Will any of the other Netflix cast get involved as well? Lots of questions and hopefully some answers are forthcoming.
In January, the new ETERNALS series will debut and there will be many, many variant covers (I've heard there are at least 37 so far).
It's unclear at this time why he's on the cover, but Daredevil appears on a variant by Takashi Okazaki.
If you are a DD completist, the code is SEP200596 and ships January 6, 2021.
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Marvel has posted a new promo for DAREDEVIL #25 and it's a spoiler... it's getting difficult to keep it hidden, but I'll try to keep putting spoiler space for now.
As one devil falls, a new devil rises.
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) December 5, 2020
"Daredevil" #25 is on sale now. pic.twitter.com/kGvpA9oane
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Another day, another DAREDEVIL #25 exclusive 2nd Printing variant!
Coming tonight (Dec 5 12:01AM PT), Legacy Comics will have the pre-order available for their Daredevil variant by David Mack!
No word yet on pricing, but the info will be posted very soon on their site:
The HAWKEYE series for Disney Plus has been filming in NYC, and today VARIETY is reporting some new casting for the show.
Included in the list are newcomer Alaqua Cox and Zahn McClarnon.
Cox will be playing Maya Lopez, who we all know is Echo. This will be her first role onscreen. McClarnon will play her father, William Lopez, who went by Willie "Crazy Horse" Lincoln in the Parts of a Hole storyline by David Mack, Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti and Richard Isanove.
‘Hawkeye’ Series at Disney Plus Adds Six to Cast, Including Vera Farmiga and Tony Dalton (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/MOPE003RWu
— Variety (@Variety) December 3, 2020
Not much is known about the actress, but by all accounts so far, she is Native American and deaf.
Alaqua Cox, who is Deaf Native American, will play ECHO in Hawkeye Series! pic.twitter.com/HtkbVH9y0E
— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) December 3, 2020
And it appears she has been spotted on set...
An exclusive first look at Alaqua Cox as #Echo from the set of #Hawkeye https://t.co/BZHgRDKcpc
— Charles Murphy (@_CharlesMurphy) December 3, 2020
While Daredevil fans would have preferred to have the character show up in a Daredevil show, maybe there will be a connection to Wilson Fisk later which could lead to Daredevil... but right now, who knows.
Echo has the connection with Hawkeye as the former Ronin... might be going in that direction.
Joining the show along with Cox and McClarnon are Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Florence Pugh, Fra Fee, Tony Dalton. Jeremy Renner reprises his role as Clint Barton.
HAWKEYE does not yet have a release date on Disney Plus. Filming continues in NYC.
It's no surprise that DAREDEVIL #25 is going back for a second printing, but Marvel is shipping three 2nd printing variants!
If you still haven't read the issue, I'll put some spoiler space just in case...
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DAREDEVIL #25 2ND PTG VAR
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In Shops: Jan 20, 2021
Final Orders Due: Dec 14, 2020
Next we have:
DAREDEVIL #25 2ND PTG RATIO DESIGN VAR
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In Shops: Jan 20, 2021
Final Orders Due: Dec 14, 2020
Then we have this exclusive virgin cover from Unknown Comics:
DAREDEVIL #25 2ND PTG VIRGIN VAR
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And Marvel has added another variant for issue #26 as well:
DAREDEVIL #26 CHECCHETTO ELEKTRA VAR KIB
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In Shops: Jan 27, 2021
Final Orders Due: Dec 21, 2020
DAREDEVIL writer Chip Zdarsky warned readers on Twitter that issue #25 was going to sell out with a surprise revelation.
And he wasn't lying. Many stores were sold out and issues on eBay have been posted by scalpers trying to take advantage. Some of the variants are over $100.
So, what was the big news?
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Yes, that is Elektra taking over as Daredevil.
But there's more to it, as it is shown there are some ulterior motives related to the Hand, Stick, and... The Red Fist.
Futhermore, you may want to check out KING IN BLACK #1 from this week too, as the new Daredevil makes an appearance there.
If you are curious to know how Stick is back, he returned during the events of SECRET WARS. You may want to also check out the FCBD SAVAGE AVENGERS comic to see an early story with Stick and Elektra.
The story continues in DAREDEVIL #26, which ships January 27th (8 weeks away).
Expect a second printing to be announced soon. More details when I get them.
If you want to learn more about the issue, check out the write up on Marvel.com...
This week's DAREDEVIL #25 promises to have some big surprises (really, there are big developments in the issue, so be warned of spoilers already out there!).
Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto were interviewed by Newsarama, and they discuss what's ahead (without getting into spoilers).
Some comments:
Checchetto: "Every one of Chip's pages is a challenge and I like when he writes "Ok Marco! A talking heads scene." When I read that, I know I can breathe for a couple of pages. [Laughs]Issue #19 and #20 were difficult. The entire battle and the rendition of the 'new' radar sense were very challenging… but I know where we are going now and those issues are just a drop in the sea in comparison."
Zdarsky: "I'm really excited to show everyone what we've been cooking! The next year is going to be huge for Matt and the cast, and I can't stress this enough: regular readers should tell their shops to put issue #25 aside for them so speculators don't snatch them up.Just trust me."
Really, he's not kidding. If you can avoid spoilers, try to do so.
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