Daredevil fans are in for a treat! A new miniseries, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, is launching, reuniting writer Charles Soule and artist Steve McNiven. This series offers a unique take on the Daredevil mythos, reminiscent of The Dark Knight Returns, but with a distinctly Daredevil twist.
An exclusive preview of Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 is available (see slideshow below). The story finds Matt Murdock, older and stripped of his powers, grappling with his past. Superheroes are largely absent from this future Marvel Universe, a setting Soule describes as a potent way to redefine familiar characters. This allows a focus on Matt's core essence, independent of his superhero abilities.
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Soule highlights the collaborative nature of the project with McNiven, describing their process as a "jazz" collaboration. He also notes the thematic similarities between Cold Day in Hell and their previous work on Death of Wolverine, emphasizing the exploration of mortality and the redefinition of iconic characters. The series promises surprising portrayals of Daredevil's supporting cast and villains.
The timing of the miniseries release coincides with the debut of Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+. Soule confirms that Born Again draws inspiration from his previous Daredevil comic run, including elements beyond Mayor Fisk and the villain Muse. He expresses excitement about the show's wide reach and the adaptation of his ideas.
Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 releases April 2nd, 2025. While set in the future, the story is designed to be accessible to new readers familiar with Daredevil's basic backstory.
