Daredevil’s 60th anniversary in the Marvel Universe is celebrated in oversized issue Daredevil #8, also known as #670 by Legacy numbering. This milestone marks the return of Daredevil’s arch-nemesis, Wilson Fisk, to the mantle of the Kingpin after a period of self-professed retirement. The story unfolds as writer Saladin Ahmed, artist Aaron Kuder, color artist Jesus Aburtov, and letterer Clayton Cowles take readers on an adrenaline-packed journey alongside Matt Murdock and Elektra. Together, they form an alliance as co-Daredevils to combat the Heat, a formidable gang that has been terrorizing Hell’s Kitchen with an unending stream of recruits. As they pursue members of the Heat, they encounter Bullseye, the notorious assassin who once killed Elektra and remains a constant thorn in Matt’s side. Bullseye engages in a fierce battle against both Daredevils, nearly defeating them before abruptly surrendering. However, a cunning twist is revealed as Bullseye pulls out his phone to record the encounter, capturing the moment when the police arrive. Instead of arresting Bullseye, Matt and Elektra are astounded to witness him entering their car as a passenger. This shocking turn of events uncovers a sinister truth: the police, referred to as “the heat” in slang, are releasing Heat members back onto the streets after their arrests. This revelation exposes a systematic failure that enables the Heat’s relentless presence. Bullseye instructs the Daredevils to meet him at a specific time and place, directing them to a theater. Upon their arrival, they are met with an astonishing sight: hundreds of Heat members gathered. Bullseye, donning a white sport coat, assumes the role of an enigmatic emcee as if introducing a groundbreaking product. But instead, he unveils none other than Wilson Fisk, who appears on a colossal screen to reclaim his title as New York City’s Kingpin of crime. Fisk’s decision to end his retirement and reassert his dominance over Hell’s Kitchen sets the stage for an epic clash in the upcoming Daredevil #9, releasing on May 8th.
Daredevil’s 60th Anniversary: Wilson Fisk Returns as Kingpin in Daredevil #8
