Summary
Warning: Spoilers for Giant-Size Daredevil #1Marvel has a new version ofKingpin, one that gives the MCU version of Daredevil’s archrival a run for his money. There are several scenes in theDaredeviltelevision series that positionthe Kingpin as being absolutely terrifying, arguably the scariest version of the character ever – but now Marvel has upped the ante byby having Wilson Fisk be possessed by one of the Seven Deadly Sins demons.
Giant-Size Daredevil#1 – written by Saladin Ahmed, with art by Paul Davidson – promises a version of Kingpin unlike any Marvel has ever given fans before in the character’s long history, either on the page, or on screen. As intense as the MCU’s Wilson Fisk has proven to be, he is only human. Now, the Marvel Universe’s Kingpin has become something more.
The preview pages released for the issue feature Kingpin reflecting on his possession, through narration that’s equal parts bittersweet and morbid.
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Giant-Size Daredevil#1 – Written By Saladin Ahmed; Art By Paul Davidson, Matt Hollingsworth, & VC’s Clayton Cowles
Giant-Size Daredevilconfirms that the old Wilson Fisk’s mind is still active, as he observes everything that the demon is doing with the Kingpin’s body.
Since returning back from the dead following hisstint as the Hand of God, a reincarnated Daredevil has been forced to contend with demons representing the Seven Deadly Sins, who are looking to drag him back to Hell.These demons have confronted Father Mattas his friends, like She-Hulk,perennial rivals like Wolverine, and Ben Urich, but now,he must contend with one of the Seven Deadly Sins coming to him as the Kingpin. When Wilson Fisk first resurfaces, Murdock is quick to note that something seems off about his old enemy, and nowGiant-Size Daredevilconfirms that Fisk isn’t in control of his body.
Giant-Size Daredevilconfirms that the old Wilson Fisk’s mind is still active, as he observes everything that the demon is doing with the Kingpin’s body. In the Kingpin’s body,the demon can be seen decimating a gang of goons with his bare hands, leaving behind a bloody mess. In Fisk’s monologue, he makes a point to mention that for years, he hasstruggled to defeat Daredevil, and now, he’s the closest he’ll ever get to defeating Daredevil. It’s just too bad that Daredevil won’t die by his will.
Daredevil could die by his hands now,but in this moment, his hands don’t belong to him – they are being controlled by a demon.
Kingpin Could Finally Defeat Daredevil With The Powers Of Hell
But He’s Not In Control
Kingpin’s words about Daredevil are almost bittersweet, if they weren’t so sinister. Kingpin’s goal for decades has just been to destroy Daredevil, and when he finally comes close, he isn’t even responsible for his actions. Daredevil could die by his hands now,but in this moment, his hands don’t belong to him–they are being controlled by a demon. The realization is as scary of a thought as the wrath of the demon in Kingpin’s body. The unadulterated mayhem which he causes in these pages is far more frightening than the MCU’sKingpinhasdone in Netflix’sDaredevil, which says a lot.
Giant-Size Daredevil#1goes on sale on June 12 from Marvel
