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The thing that makes me so insane about Mike Murdock becoming real is like. Okay. What if there were a physical manifestation of all the parts of you that you never let yourself embody? A physical manifestation of all the parts of yourself that you resent? The parts of yourself that are selfish and reckless and aggressive and ruthless. The part of yourself that is determined to survive no matter the cost, something you resent so deeply because sometimes you want nothing more than to just finally give up. A part of yourself that is somehow— bizarrely, paradoxically— more innocent than the rest of you because he’s never been burdened by the weight of the unbearable decisions you’ve had to make. A part of you that’s bolder and freer than you’ve ever let yourself be. A part of you that seems…maybe not happy, exactly, but gleeful at least, more gleeful than you usually get to be. And also he’s your brother and he’s so fucking obnoxious.

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1985's Daredevil Vol.1 #228 page 20 (part 2 of the Born Again story). From the layouts to the published page. Script by Frank Miller, art, inks & colors by David Mazzucchelli, lettering by Joe Rosen and edited by Ralph "not the karate kid the other one" Macchio. Source

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I have these charms ready to go at my shop! There's only 10 in stock so if you're interested, please check them out here!!!

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Great news for anyone (like me) who has been wishing Marvel and DC still did crossovers: Marvel has announced Deadpool/Batman #1, in stores this September! Alongside the main storyline, the issue will feature several backup stories, including a Daredevil/Green Arrow team-up written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by Adam Kubert.

Matt has previously had two team-ups with Batman, which were very fun, but I personally think his character aligns even more compellingly with Ollie's, so I can't wait to see what kinds of shenanigans these guys get up to together.

You can read more about the issue, and a few more of the team-ups it will include (apparently more are forthcoming?), here.

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I managed to record the making of another piece for Lake Como. I feel Daredevil is somewhat tricky to draw, especially because he’s got such a subtle costume. You have to be mindful of the nuances and body language.

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i am not lying to you

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Daredevil Vol. 1 Issue 359 by Kesel and Nord

I love the detail here that Foggy apparently has a 'Nelson for D.A.' poster in his front room - directly next to what looks like a photo of him and Matt together. The latter is especially notable considering this is soon after Foggy finds out that Matt is Daredevil - and consequently he's not feeling too pleased with his friend, but still keeps the photo of them up.

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From Marvel's "Today in Marvel History" series: Spider-Man's first encounter with Daredevil in The Amazing Spider-Man #16.

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Power Man and Iron Fist vol. 1 #77 by Mary Jo Duffy, Kerry Gammill, Bob Sharen, Ricardo Villamonte, and Jim Novak

Luke, Danny, and Matt bring the house down.

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hey buddy, what's your middle name? do you have one?

Matthew😝

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Daredevil vol. 1 #169 by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Glynis Wein, and Joe Rosen

Daredevil vol. 1 #206 by Denny O'Neil, David Mazzucchelli, Christie Scheele, Danny Bulanadi, and Joe Rosen

I wish people still gave Matt little sculptures.

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Do you think Mike's full name is just. Michael Matthew Murdock.

I really want it to be, and that's gonna be my headcanon until it's directly confirmed or denied on-panel. It's just such a funny concept, and a great way of carrying over a key element of Mike's origin (Matt sucking at coming up with fake names) into his Real Boy life.

I also asked Chip Zdarsky about this a few years back, and I like his answer too.

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MC2 Darkdevil did NOT pass the bar that guy is stupid.

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Here's some dancing Elektra!

Elektra (1996) #6 by Peter Milligan, Mike Deodato Jr., Christie Scheele, and Jack Morelli

Elektra (2014) #1 by W. Haden Blackman, Michael Del Mundo, Marco D'Alfonso, and Clayton Cowles

Elektra (2022) #100, "Waltz" by Declan Shalvey, Stefano Raffaele, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Clayton Cowles

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    In response to the news of the Marvel shows leaving Netflix in the next few days, Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wrote up a long Twitter thread filled with behind-the-scenes information, commentary, music, and insights into his experience creating the show. The whole thread is here– I highly recommend checking it out. And of course, go rewatch Luke Cage if you haven’t in a while. It was, and still is, a masterpiece. 

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    In response to the news of the Marvel shows leaving Netflix in the next few days, Luke Cage showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker wrote up a long Twitter thread filled with behind-the-scenes information, commentary, music, and insights into his experience creating the show. The whole thread is here– I highly recommend checking it out. And of course, go rewatch Luke Cage if you haven’t in a while. It was, and still is, a masterpiece.