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 draws inspiration from The Dark Knight Returns, depicting an older, powerless Matt Murdock grappling with his past.
Set in a future where superheroes are largely absent, Matt, having lost his powers due to fading radioactivity, confronts his past. Soule highlights the potent storytelling potential of showcasing familiar characters at different life stages, stripping them down to their core essence. Cold Day in Hell features a unique Marvel Universe setting with significant past events shaping the present.
The creative team's prior collaboration on Death of Wolverine is noted, with Soule considering their projects as evolving companion pieces reflecting their shared creative journey. While details about supporting characters are scarce, Soule promises major surprises.
The timing of the miniseries release coincides with the Daredevil: Born Again series on Disney+, drawing inspiration from Soule's previous Daredevil comic run, including elements like Mayor Fisk and the villain Muse. Soule confirms further thematic similarities, expressing excitement about the adaptation reaching a wider audience.
Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1 releases April 2nd, 2025. It's designed to be accessible to new readers, requiring only basic knowledge of Daredevil's background.
