Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 finally gave Matt Murdock a red suit far more in line with the comic books than what we'd seen on Netflix. However, it was still missing one important element: the classic "DD" logo.
In Season 2, Matt Murdock has painted his costume black to help him remain incognito in a city now ruled by Mayor Wilson Fisk. That's allowed for the inclusion of the double-Ds on Daredevil's chest, a welcome change that we can now take a closer look at thanks to Hot Toys.
The Hong Kong-based manufacturer of highly detailed 1/6th-scale action figures still hasn't quite captured Charlie Cox's likeness, but it's pretty close. Overall, this should look undeniably badass on any collector's shelf.
How the hero's look will continue to evolve moving forward remains to be seen. Much of that will hinge on how Season 2, particularly amid speculation that we'll see the vigilante placed behind bars.
During a recent interview with The New York Times, Daredevil: Born Again showrunner Dario Scardapane teased what sounds like a bold new direction for the Man Without Fear heading into Season 3.
"Every time I say something, there’s repercussions. [Laughs.] So, Parts 1 and 2 of this current story, where Fisk becomes the mayor and Matt leads the resistance — that dynamic comes to a place that is inevitable," he shared. "And no, it’s not the end of Fisk’s story in any way, shape, or form."
"There are a few comic book runs that are part of the lore, and we take bits and pieces of those, mash them up and use them as inspiration. We’ve done that this season and last, and we’re doing it in Season 3."
"It’s all part of the larger story of Matt Murdock’s struggle with being someone who has such respect for the law and breaks it on a regular basis," Scardapane added. "You know, the story never ends with these two."
Check out this new Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Hot Toys figure, along with an official product description, below.
To celebrate the return of the Man Without Fear in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Hot Toys is thrilled to announce the 1/6th scale Daredevil Collectible Figure! Masterfully crafted based on the likeness of Charlie Cox, the figure features a Matt Murdock head sculpt and a Daredevil cowled head. The cowled head features interchangeable parts, including two lower face plates and two cowls showcasing varying levels of weathering effects.
A thrilling element for fans this season is Daredevil’s newly painted suit! To operate stealthily during the manhunt, Matt sprays a black coating over his original red suit and the classic red “DD” logo on his chest, reminiscent of his Shadowland era in the comics. As the story progresses, brutal battles cause the black coating to gradually peel off, revealing the red suit underneath. The figure captures his suit flawlessly with meticulously applied weathering effects that reveal patches of his red suit underneath the scraped black paint. The outfit is completed with an all-black design, including forearm gauntlets, knee armor plates, a thigh Billy Club holster, and long boots.
Ready to deal out justice, Daredevil comes equipped with his signature weapons painted in black, including an extended Billy Club, a pair of short Billy Clubs, and a wire to connect them for use as nunchaku. Accessories include Matt’s red-tinted sunglasses and an incredibly atmospheric, magnetic diorama base inspired by the streets of Hell’s Kitchen, presenting details such as a sidewalk, a manhole cover engraved with the “DD” logo, and a road with rainwater accumulating in potholes.