Be warned, this contains spoilers for Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again. In the season finale, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) publicly revealed himself as Daredevil during a live courtroom broadcast. He did this to protect Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) and expose Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio)’s criminal activities as mayor. Now, Matt is in jail, and Fisk has left New York to go into hiding. Even Bullseye (Wilson Bethel) has a new path, now officially working with government agent Mr. Charles (Matthew Lillard). This concludes the storyline involving Mayor Fisk after two seasons, giving Marvel Television the opportunity to pursue new stories.
Season 3 of Daredevil: Born Again is happening, and it’s bringing back some familiar faces! Photos from the set reveal that Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist will all appear, marking the first full reunion of The Defenders since their 2017 Netflix series. The showrunner, Dario Scardapane, has said this season will focus more on gritty, street-level crime, similar to the classic Daredevil comics by Frank Miller – a shift from the political storylines of the previous season. Now that Kingpin is in exile and Dex is operating overseas, the new season can also make room for some of Daredevil’s most iconic enemies.
7) Stilt-Man
Wilbur Day, better known as Stilt-Man, debuted in the Daredevil comic book in 1965, making him one of Daredevil’s earliest opponents. Created by Stan Lee and Wally Wood, Stilt-Man is a criminal who built a special suit with incredibly long, extendable legs – reaching almost 300 feet! He became a running joke in the comics due to his consistent defeats by Daredevil. The Marvel Cinematic Universe briefly referenced him in the first season of Daredevil, showing his distinctive legs in Melvin Potter’s workshop (played by Matt Gerald). With Daredevil’s team, the Defenders, acting as Hell’s Kitchen’s protectors while Matt Murdock is in prison, season 3 offers a good opportunity to introduce various villains, even if just for a short appearance. Stilt-Man could be one of them, perhaps with a scene that playfully acknowledges the absurdity of his enormous armored suit.
6) Jester
Jonathan Powers, better known as the Jester, debuted in the Daredevil comic book in 1968. Created by Stan Lee and Gene Colan, he’s a former actor who turned to crime after a disastrous stage performance. He uses a variety of trick gadgets—including explosive yo-yos and marbles that disrupt sonar—to gain the upper hand. Though he hasn’t had a major role yet, the Jester was hinted at in the first season of the Daredevil TV series with a glimpse of his trademark puppet in a villain’s workshop. In the comics, the Jester excels at manipulating the public and framing heroes for crimes, making him a fitting villain for Season 3. With Daredevil in prison and the Defenders struggling to keep the peace, the Jester could be the perfect villain to undermine their reputation during a time of city-wide turmoil.
5) The Hand
The Hand first appeared in the comic book Daredevil #174 in 1981, introduced by Frank Miller. They’ve become one of the most recognizable villainous groups from his work on the character. After serving as the main threat in Season 2 of the original Daredevil series and the Defenders miniseries in 2017, many fans expect their return with Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist teaming up again. With the new Daredevil: Born Again show aiming for the darker, more realistic style of Miller’s comics, now is a great time to present a more dangerous version of the group. Hints in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and ongoing talk about Elektra coming back suggest that Season 3 could explore how The Hand is rebuilding after being defeated.
4) Mister Fear
Since his first appearance in 1965, several characters have taken on the role of Mister Fear. However, Larry Cranston stands out as the most significant. He was a law school colleague of Matt Murdock and uses a powerful chemical to instill fear and mentally break down his victims. Though he hasn’t shown up in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet, he’d be a great addition after the events of Season 2. With Matt in prison and his identity potentially exposed, Cranston could either harass him from the outside using his legal knowledge, or use his fear toxin to incite unrest among the other inmates. Another possibility is that he could release his fear gas in Hell’s Kitchen, which is still recovering from the damage caused by Wilson Fisk, giving the Defenders a frightening psychological case to investigate. The show needs to deal with the divisions Fisk created in New York, and introducing fear is a compelling way to do so.
3) Lady Bullseye
As a fan of the Daredevil series, I’ve been thinking about potential new villains, and Lady Bullseye is a character I’d love to see explored. First appearing in the comics back in 2008, she’s essentially a female version of Bullseye – inspired by his skills, she became a deadly assassin for The Hand. With Benjamin Poindexter (the original Bullseye) off doing government work overseas, there’s a real gap in the show for a skilled marksman. Lady Bullseye feels like a natural fit to fill that void, especially with rumors swirling that The Hand will return in Season 3. And knowing Poindexter is involved somehow, it’d be fascinating to see him interact with his ‘successor’ – maybe even as a trainer, an inspiration, or a rival. It would be a great way to tie everything together!
2) Ikari
In 2013, writer Mark Waid and artist Chris Samnee created the character Ikari in Daredevil #25. Ikari is a martial artist brought in by the paralyzed Bullseye to destroy Daredevil’s life. Bullseye even funded a dangerous project to recreate the accident that gave Daredevil his powers, resulting in Ikari gaining the same radar sense and enhanced physical abilities – but keeping his vision. As a final twist, Ikari wears a distorted version of the boxing equipment used by Matt Murdock’s father. Now that Matt is in prison and his secret identity is public in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ikari could be brought in as a weapon used by Bullseye or Kingpin to further torment him.
1) Typhoid Mary
Mary Walker is a dangerous assassin with a complex condition – dissociative identity disorder. What makes her truly unique, though, are her telekinetic and pyrokinetic powers. Fans may recall Alice Eve portraying a realistic take on Mary in Iron Fist, showing her struggle with her multiple identities and the emergence of her alter ego, Typhoid Mary. Now that Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Danny Rand are back together in Hell’s Kitchen, it makes sense to finish Mary’s story. In the Marvel comics, Typhoid Mary is closely connected to Daredevil and often works for Wilson Fisk. With Fisk now in exile, a fully empowered Mary – potentially using her full range of fiery abilities – would be a formidable opponent for all of the Defenders.
If Daredevil’s third season faces off against a Marvel villain, who would you choose? Share your thoughts in the comments and discuss it with other fans in the ComicBook Forum!
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