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Eleven years ago, Marvel made a brilliant decision to cast Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson. His performance was charismatic, warm, and a perfect representation of the character. Ten years ago, we fell in love with a sweet, stubborn man who finds comfort in having sex with his ex-girlfriend after discovering his best friend's secret. He bribes police officers, flirts, and drinks late into the night. He has a good heart, knows everyone in his neighborhood, and is well-liked by most. He is determined enough to search for clues on his own and works tirelessly until he finds answers. He is both ambitious and humble, funny and witty, moody yet kind, and undeniably adorable and sexy. He's the best friend everyone needs around, a good person who conveys positivity just by being present. Foggy is more than what Born Again made him. That man is not the true Foggy. Foggy protected Karen, took care of Matt, and sacrificed his political career for the sake of his family. He was a man full of flaws, but he continuously tried and persevered until he achieved his goals.

Elden did an excellent job of making Foggy relatable. He also helped thousands of fans accept their weight. For Netflix's version of Foggy, weight was never an issue; he had self-esteem and confidence, even though, for the sake of the plot, he often found himself in Matt's shadow. Over the course of three seasons, Foggy matured significantly. By the end of the third season, he returned to Matt out of love; he never actually needed him.

That Foggy—the one who took charge of his own story—is the one I miss.

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The antics continue

It's not that unusual for Daredevil to get behind the wheel of a runaway car, no that's not totally absurd. He just had to sit there and hold the steering wheel straight, right?

Matt, however, should have the same control over his life that Daredevil has when he gets into an out-of-control vehicle with a bomb inside.

As soon as Matt returns to the office, Karen is waiting for him with news about a surgery that could restore Matt's vision. And then they share a sweet moment with Matt gently touching her face, as if he can already see his sweet, young Karen.

At this moment, an unexpected Foggy Nelson enters and interrupts the lovebirds, marking the beginning of one of the most embarrassing phases of the golden age of Daredevil comics. It was completely unnecessary if they had been honest with one another.

Karen was in love with Matt, but she also had some feelings for Foggy—feelings she didn't fully understand. Matt had feelings for Karen, but he was afraid of hurting his best friend's feelings. Foggy needed to accept that like an adult, so he wouldn't be a third wheel between them.

Daredevil - The Stiltman Cometh! Vol 1 - 0008 Written by - Stan Lee Drawn by - Wally Wood Lettered by - S. Rosen

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A lot of people dropped the show after Foggy died. I think if they don't bring Foggy back at the beginning of season 2, things could get worse. If they leave "Foggy alive!" as a cliffhanger in the last episode and the show gets canceled again, I swear I'm going to write a big big letter to Dario Scardapane.

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There is no universe where these two do not belong together.

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Shut up Matt. Today is Mark Waidnesday

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Daredevil vol. 1 issue #302 (D.G. Chichester)

Matt rubs his new curtains against his cheek. He and Foggy have just moved to a new office, and he got the blinds switched to soft curtains.

Daredevil vol. 1 issue #303 (D.G. Chichester)

Matt stays up late, working while he listens to Foggy's snores.

These small moments of Matt self-soothing are a rare sight, and something I appreciate. Whenever something references the fact that Matt's hyper-senses have got to be near torture to live with, I'm reminded of my own experience being autistic. In some ways, Matt's senses must be additionally disabling, even if they do allow him to be a superhero, and I think it would be nice to see more of the other side of that shown: not just Matt getting thrown off by something overwhelming his senses, but maybe Matt stimming (like he is with the curtain in the first panel here) to help regulate his senses. Although, with the repressed emotional mess that Matt tends to be, it probably makes sense for him not to do this - even if it would help him.

As a side note, I also love the way - in terms of canon timeline, even if not publishing timeline - Matt has gone from suffering through Foggy's snoring in college to being soothed by it when his partner falls asleep in their office.

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Haaaalp!

(Punisher Kill Krew, #2)

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Foggy Nelson is alive. That's it

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foggy daredevil season 3 has to be one of my favorite characters of all time. shows up locks in mogs everyone refuses to elaborate leaves. moggy nelson

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Alright....

Introducing: Foggy Nelson

One of my favorite parts of Season 3 are the glimpses of Foggy's family. Much of Foggy's history in the show revolves around his relationship with Matt, but here, we get to see the people who have raised and loved Foggy his whole life. We get to see how this has impacted the kind of person and friend he is.

Foggy's family is loud.

They are welcoming. They are tight-knit. They are kind. They are normal.

They are the type of people that welcomes anyone with open arms. Matt included.

Christmases. Thanksgivings. Easters. 4th of July parties.

Matt knows them. He calls him Uncle Timmy, as opposed to just Timmy. He has inside jokes with them. He knows them, is close to them, has a history with him, has a relationship with them.

Foggy's family mourned him when he was gone.

There is absolutely no way in hell that Foggy saw a man, his best friend, with no family of his own, and didn't invite him to family functions.

That means that for the first time in years, Matt had a place to go for holidays. For the first time since his father died, he had a home, had a family, to go to that would welcome him in with genuine affection and love.

He didn't spend them alone.

And since that's true for Matt, I believe that it would be the same for Karen. She walks into Nelson's Meats like she's been there several times, because she probably has. Waves at Foggy's brother. Has no qualms about interrupting their conversation. When she falls apart and tells Foggy about Wesley, it's at his family's business, in a place they use for large family gatherings.

I'm convinced that when Matt panics over Foggy leaving him in Season 2, he's not just thinking about his friendship with him, but also about potentially losing one of the most normal things he has: a group of people he might call family, too. It doesn't matter that it's Foggy's family: they've been the closest thing Matt's had to one since his dad died.

Matt's circle grew, the number of people in his corner grew, the number of people who wanted to see him succeed and be happy grew, the second he met Foggy in undergrad.

Matt knows this, and was probably equally terrified of losing that when Foggy walked out that door.

Foggy, at his core, is a family man, and to him, it means more than just DNA. Matt and Karen are still his.

Foggy sees these two beautifully broken people, and thinks to himself, maybe I don't have much to offer, but I can offer friendship and a place to come home to. He shares his kindness, his love, and his family.

He shares these even Matt has his head up his ass, and even when Karen is causing him heart failure by chasing down leads that could get her killed.

And really, that's all he needs to offer. Foggy is the absolute glue that holds them all together, and both Karen and Matt know it. And I don't just mean the glue that holds them together as a group of friends; he is the glue that holds Matt together when he feels like he's going to break, no matter how much Matt pushes him away. He is the glue that keeps Karen from shattering when she's missing a home she can't go back to.

Foggy may not be the title character, but he's sure as shit the one who helps carry things from start to finish. He is the one who calls them on their shit, the one who demands they do and be better, and is the first one to congratulate or console.

Where the hell would Matt and Karen be without Foggy Nelson?

Now that I've written this, Imma go sob in the corner.

Thank you for coming to my second Ted Talk.

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good morning.

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Happy Foggy Friday, we have another incoming Foggy cover! Along with the Kuder variant, the JRJR cover for Vol 8 #25 also has Foggy

Close-up of the JRJR cover:

Close-up of the Kuder variant:

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Remember, Foggy is and will always be considered Matt's family, after his father. Not Karen, not Stick, not Elektra. It's always Foggy. People need other people who make them happy without romance, who sow warmth and care in them. Someone who keeps them grounded, who will scold them for their own good. People need best friends who are considered their family. Why did the Disney showrunners forget this? Um...because Disney is allergic to "best friends." It happened with Steve and Bucky. It happened with Clint and Natasha. It happened with Tony and Rhodey. It happened with Peter and Ned. They were each other's only ones from the start. I predict: Sam and Bucky will be separated in future movies. They will get everyone best friends.

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Remember, Foggy is and will always be considered Matt's family, after his father. Not Karen, not Stick, not Elektra. It's always Foggy. People need other people who make them happy without romance, who sow warmth and care in them. Someone who keeps them grounded, who will scold them for their own good. People need best friends who are considered their family. Why did the Disney showrunners forget this? Um...because Disney is allergic to "best friends." It happened with Steve and Bucky. It happened with Clint and Natasha. It happened with Tony and Rhodey. It happened with Peter and Ned. They were each other's only ones from the start. I predict: Sam and Bucky will be separated in future movies. They will get everyone best friends.

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