Marvel Comics has confirmed we'll get the chance to return to Matt Murdock's armored up '90s days in the pages of this November's Daredevil: Black Armor.
Written by D.G. Chichester with art from Netho Diaz and JP Mayer, the four-issue limited series takes place during Chichester's beloved run on the title. Remembered for epic storylines like "Last Rites" and "Fall From Grace," he reintroduced Elektra to the Marvel Universe and suited up Matt Murdock in a sleek new armored costume.
A costume which was, undeniably, very '90s.
When civilians, heroes, and villains alike are disappearing into the dark depths of Hell’s Kitchen underground, Matt Murdock will need to push his extraordinary senses and his armored suit beyond their limits to find out who’s responsible.
Throughout the saga, Daredevil will be pitted against a who’s who of Marvel’s deadliest villains including Hobgoblin, Sabretooth and more - all building towards an explosive confrontation with the mysterious evil that’s pulling all the strings! Matt’s armor will have to work overtime as the series delivers nonstop intense action and brutal fighting in extreme 90s’ fashion.
"If someone told me earlier that I’d have another chance to put on Daredevil’s horns (let alone horns attached to a suit of black armor) I’d have thought they’d taken one too many whacks to the head with a billy club," Chichester says. "It’s an unexpected (but welcome!) thrill to visit Matt Murdock’s neighborhood again, and to work with Marvel on going back in time to discover a new adventure for the Man Without Fear."
"The Daredevil office has been incredibly encouraging in taking some wild swings with this series. Returning to Matt and Daredevil and that costume where I left them - as the writer I am now - has been an amazing experience."
"I hope fans of my Fall From Grace and Fall of the Kingpin stories find more to enjoy in my take on hyper senses and heightened action," the writer concludes, "especially seen in an entirely new way thanks to the dynamite art and visual storytelling of Netho Diaz and JP Mayer."
Along with Mark Bagley's main cover, an epic new variant for Daredevil: Black Armor #1 has also been revealed which was illustrated by renowned God of War art director Rafael Grassetti. You can check both out below.