Daredevil (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

By 2025, Murdock elected to resume his vigilante activities as Daredevil and hired superhero outfit designer Luke Jacobson in Los Angeles to create a couple of Daredevil suits for him, revealing his identity to Jacobson in the process. One of the suits was nearly identical to his previous suit, albeit with a golden yellow as the new primary color.

#### Representing Luke Jacobson

*"The very nature of Mr. Jacobson's line of work, making suits exclusively for superheroes, necessitates anonymity. May I remind you that the Sokovia Accords have been repealed."*
―Matt Murdock to Price[src]
Murdock was contacted by Luke Jacobson for legal representation, after he was being served a lawsuit for product liability. Feeling he owed Jacobson for being his suit designer, Murdock agreed to represent him as he was being sued by Eugene Patilio, represented by Jennifer Walters as She-Hulk, for selling him a defective suit. After flying from New York City to Los Angeles, Murdock arrived at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Courthouse a little late due to his driver getting lost.

As he entered the courtroom, Murdock apologized to Judge Price for being late, making light of his blindness by joking that he had a hard time finding a place to park before revealing that how his driver had gotten lost. Murdock then introduced himself as Jacobson's attorney, taking his place next to his client while apologizing for his tardiness.

He then requested that She-Hulk's motion to obtain Jacobson's client list be rejected, deeming it not relevant to their litigations. Murdock then reminded She-Hulk of Jacobson's record of customer satisfaction that she could personally attest to when she argued about the possibility of other clients suffering injury due to malfunctions in their equipment.

When She-Hulk continued pushing for the list, Murdock argued that it would be an invasion of privacy for the superheroes who wished to remain anonymous. He pushed even further when she rebutted that their case was a "common procedure" in product liability lawsuits, as he pointed out that it wasn't just about productivity, but the protection of Jacobson's clients' safety as well as their loved ones, reminding Price that the Sokovia Accords had been repealed, allowing heroes to legally operate anonymously once more.

He then put superheroes who were celebrities like She-Hulk in a separate category to the ones who have love ones who could be hurt if their enemies knew who they were. He finished his argument with the notion that Patilio's misuse of his suit wasn't worth exposing the list, which would not only ruin Jacobson's reputation, but put a lot of people in jeopardy, which Price agreed with.

After Patilio pulled out his broken suit to complain, Murdock smelled jet fuel and inquired what type of fuel Patillo used for his boosters. Patilio admitted that he used jet fuel, which resulted in Jacobson revealing that doing so was in violation of his instructions. When Patilio tried to lie, Murdock exposed him, but refused to explain how he knew. With this revelation, the case was dismissed due to user error, absolving Jacobson of any wrongdoing. Having won the case, Murdock packed up his supplies while She-Hulk talked with Jacobson.

#### Drinks with Jennifer Walters

*"I think you're in a unique position to do some real good. You see, the way I see it, Jen Walters can use the law to help people when society fails them. And She-Hulk can help people when the law fails them."*
―Matt Murdock to Jennifer Walters[src]
Murdock then went to Legal Ease Bar & Grill to grab a drink before he returned to New York City the next day. While there, he sensed that Jennifer Walters was sitting across from him at the bar and bought an appletini for her, which he asked Pedro to deliver to Walters as a peace offering.

With her blessing, Murdock joined Walters, asking Pedro to move his drink over to her side of the bar. When questioned why a New York lawyer flew to Los Angeles for a case as minor as product liability, Murdock explained to her that he owed Luke Jacobson for making a few suits for him. Murdock then chuckled at Walters' crack at his fashion sense and jokingly asking if he was indeed wearing pants.

Murdock then learned that Walters did her research on him when she asked about his law firm in Hell's Kitchen. It was then followed with Walters asking how he knew about Leapfrog using jet fuel in his rocket boots, but Murdock claimed it was simply a "hunch"; hiding the fact that he had extraordinary senses. He then questioned what Patilio's "deal" was with how he acted in court, only to laugh at Walters' mockery of her client's wealthy parents.

Murdock then described his law firm to Walters, explaining that they mostly did pro-bono work for clients in order to do some good but on occasion took cases for bigger clients for the money. Walters told him that her situation was the opposite, as she was a full-time attorney for big clients and thus had no time to also help others. Murdock, however, pointed out that Walters was in a unique situation, one where she could use her status as a lawyer to help people when society failed them, but that when the law failed them, she could aid them as She-Hulk.

Murdock's phone began to ring, so he excused himself to answer it, where he was informed that Jacobson had been kidnapped by Patilio. Murdock returned to Walters, who wished to buy him a drink and continue their conversation, although he apologized for having to leave abruptly as something had "come up with work." Before leaving the bar, Murdock struggled to articulate a goodbye to Walters, before chuckling and settling on that it was nice to meet her.

#### Chasing Leapfrog

*"He kidnapped Luke Jacobson. He's holding him hostage."
"Uh, why didn't you tell me that before we fought?"
"Uh, why didn't you ask me before immediately trying to whoop my ass?"*
―Daredevil and Jennifer Walters[src]
Donning his golden yellow suit, Daredevil found Leapfrog at a parking garage. Daredevil jumped onto Patilio's car and rode on top of it to a parking garage until She-Hulk arrived to save her client. She-Hulk stopped the car using her strength and Daredevil was launched off of it. Acrobatically landing, he stood up and took a look at She-Hulk, telling her she needed to back off.

She-Hulk told Leapfrog to get out of there while she fought Daredevil, claiming she will whoop his ass. She then punched the ground, causing the floor of the garage to collapse. Daredevil swung off of the debris onto a car, saying his ass was unwhooped. As She-Hulk charged at him, he jumped off the side of the building and used his acrobatics to make his way to the ground, just missing Patilio's car.

Daredevil chased after the car before She-Hulk got in his way once again. He dodged her attack and proceeded to chase after the car once again. However, he was knocked down when She-Hulk threw a car towards him. He quickly jumped out of the way of another attack before running once more. She-Hulk then thunderclapped him into a parked car, overwhelming his hearing ability. Daredevil angrily groaned before She-Hulk picked him up and removed his cowl, revealing his true identity. Realizing that he was Murdock, She-Hulk reverted back into Walters and said it was problematic if he was pretending to be blind.

Murdock explained that he was blind and used other methods to "see." He also explained that Leapfrog was the bad guy as he had kidnapped Luke Jacobson. Walters asked why he did not tell her that and Murdock responded wondering why she did not ask him before trying to attack him. Walters said that she only assumed the guy dressed as a devil was the bad one, to which Murdock agreed that was a fair point.

Walters then asked him in admiration if he was a superhero, wondering if he was called the "Gold Devil," but Murdock informed her that he was Daredevil, astonished that she had not heard of him. When she made fun of his color scheme, he jokingly told her he would tell Jacobson what she said. As he laughed, he informed her that he had to save his client from her client, and Walters offered to join him. When Daredevil mentioned that the parking garage had been destroyed, Walters told him that she would leave a note.

#### Rescue of Luke Jacobson

*"Temporary insanity is murky, but it's not a bad strategy. I'd angle this more as a form of traumatic expression due to undiagnosed PTSD."
"So, the devil ninja guy, he's a lawyer?"
"Nah. I'm just a big fan of legal dramas."*
―Daredevil and Leapfrog[src]
The duo pulled up to the Lily Pad which had a giant red sign on the warehouse stating its name. Jennifer Walters sarcastically remarked at the subtlety of it. They got to the roof and watched Leapfrog and the kidnapped Luke Jacobson through the window.

Daredevil was able to hear the heartbeats of the guards and figure out how many there were. Walters remarked at how unbelievable that is. Daredevil then pointed out that hers was beating very fast. He said he was going to sneak in and take out the goons in the back, but Walters argued that she does not want it to take long. Daredevil argued stealth is the way to go. He then dove off the side of the building and broke into the blue lit hallway.

He threw his Billy Club at a guard and then threw another one into the wall, making his way into the hallway. He leaped off the wall and took care of the guards. When more came, he prepared to fight them, but She-Hulk crashed through the roof, landing on top of them. They then broke through the wall into the main room of the lair.

As She-Hulk made her way to rescue Jacobson and apprehend Leapfrog, Daredevil easily fought through the guards. She-Hulk asked for Leapfrog's compliance saying they could legally argue it was an episode of mania, to which Daredevil butted in saying that an insanity defense was murky, but not a bad strategy. He then told her that he rather angle it as trauma from undiagnosed PTSD. Leapfrog asked if he was a lawyer, but Daredevil claimed he was just a fan of legal dramas. Leapfrog said there was no fear in retreat and jumped out the window to make his escape. However, as his suit was faulty, he was unable to fly, plummeting to the ground below and injuring his legs.

#### Night with Jennifer Walters

*"Maybe next time I'm in town, I can take you out to dinner."
"Yeah, or maybe we can skip all of that and just..."*
―Matt Murdock and Jennifer Walters[src]
When the police arrived, Daredevil relocated to the roof and waited for Walters to rejoin him. Walters joined him asking if he was going to give a statement to the cops, as he was an anonymous superhero. She then thanked him for his help and he did the same, claiming to be the lead superhero in the rescue operation. She asked him when he was going to return to New York, to which he said he was going to return tomorrow. He offered to take her to dinner next time he was in town, although Walters just suggested they could skip the formalities and skip straight to sex, which he agreed to.

Murdock and Walters arrived at her apartment, kissing each other. He took off his cowl while she tried to unzip his suit, which she struggled to do. As he tried to remove it, she dragged him towards her bedroom. He managed to take off his suit and placed in the floor alongside the rest of his clothing as Walters shed her outfit as well. The pair then retreated to the bedroom, where they had sex.

Having spent the entire night with Walters, Murdock dressed back in his suit but didn't bother to put his boots back on. Carrying his boots in his hand by the laces, he left the apartment and walked on the grass, walking past Nikki Ramos and a neighbor walking her dog, and wished the latter a good morning. Murdock then left Los Angeles and returned to Hell's Kitchen.

#### Barbecue with the Walters Family

*"I always wanted to help people in my neighborhood who can't afford legal services."
"So you don't make a lot of money."
"Aunt Rebecca, you don't ask people how much money they make."
"That's fine. I don't do it for the money."*
―Matt Murdock, Rebecca Walters and Jennifer Walters[src]
After hearing that Jennifer Walters was in trouble, Murdock suited up and returned to California, arriving at the Summer Twilights retreat only to discover that he was too late and had missed the action. Walters informed Daredevil that it was good to see him again, and he responded in kind. As Walters left to deal with Emil Blonsky's arrest, Titania greeted Daredevil, prompting him to salute at her.

Murdock decided to stay for a week in Los Angeles with Walters, and joined Walters at a barbecue with her family. There, her father and aunt spoke to him about his occupation and financial standing in Hell's Kitchen, with the implication of Murdock settling down with Walters, despite his insistence that he was only staying in town for the week. After Walters' cousin, Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe)Bruce Banner, made a surprise appearance and introduced everyone to his son Skaar, Murdock remarked to Walters about the eccentricity of her family.

## Relationships

* Pedro - Bartender
* Mary MacPherran/Titania
* Morris Walters
* Elaine Walters
* Melanie
* Tucker
* Ched
* Rebecca Walters
* Bruce Banner/Hulk
* Skaar
	+ Eugene Patilio/Leapfrog

## Appearances

* *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law*
	+ *Season One*
		- *Mean, Green, and Straight Poured into These Jeans* (indirectly mentioned)
		- *Ribbit and Rip It*
		- *Whose Show is This?*

In an indefinite temporality:
* *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law*
	+ *Season One*
		- *Whose Show is This?* (mentioned)

## Trivia

* In the comics, Daredevil had a long and complicated relationship with Black Widow.
* Murdock's black vigilante suit takes inspiration from Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.'s 1993 limited series *Daredevil: The Man Without Fear*.
* The substance which blinded Murdock wasn't revealed, but the barrels reveal it to be "TYP A" with the serial number "0464XXXX" as in April 1964 when Daredevil #1 was first published.
* Daredevil is the third Marvel Cinematic Universe character introduced in a Marvel Television production to subsequently appear in a Marvel Studios production, being preceded by Edwin Jarvis and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin.
* Daredevil is the first superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to have a job as a lawyer followed by She-Hulk.

## Behind the Scenes

* Daredevil in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the third live-action incarnation of the character, following incarnations portrayed by Rex Smith and Ben Affleck.
* Commenting on Daredevil's return in *Spider-Man: No Way Home* and *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law*, Charlie Cox stated: "*It should be and it is always the same character. The difference is just like with people, we morph and change and are very different based on what's going on in our lives. The Matt Murdock from the Netflix show, that world and what was going on for Matt meant that most of the time we were living with a man who had a huge amount of pressure and strain and tonally the show was very dark and gritty and heavy. I don't know what the new show will be like, but when I came over to do* Spider-Man *and* She-Hulk*, the tone is much more lighthearted and tongue in cheek and fun and witty and full of levity, so the hope was that Matt is able to fit into that world and participate in it without it being a different character, a different person.*"

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: 1.08: Ribbit and Rip It*
2. ↑ *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: 1.05: Mean, Green, and Straight Poured into These Jeans*
3. ↑ *She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: 1.09: Whose Show is This?*
4. ↑ Charlie Cox talks putting Daredevil's cowl back on for She-Hulk and upcoming Disney+ series

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* Daredevil (Marvel Cinematic Universe) on the Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki
* Daredevil on Wikipedia