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Daredevil: Yellow Is the Perfect Fodder For the MCU

2025-12-02 17:31
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Daredevil: Yellow Is the Perfect Fodder For the MCU

Marvel fans can’t get enough of Daredevil. The MCU should capitalize on this by adapting one of Matt Murdock's greatest comic stories ever told.

Daredevil's 2001 Masterpiece Is Begging For a Marvel Comeback Daredevil born again poster Daredevil born again poster 4 By  TJ Mills Published 31 minutes ago TJ Mills is an editor on ScreenRant's Comic team, where she combines her lifelong passion for DC with her analytical background as a former Intelligence Analyst. Since joining ScreenRant in 2023, she has specialized in covering major DC storylines, character evolutions, and industry developments.  Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

One thing that Daredevil (Netflix, 2015–2018) and Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+, 2025) have collectively proven, it’s that Marvel fans can’t get enough of the Man Without Fear. This steady interest is something the MCU should continue to capitalize on, and bringing one of Daredevil’s greatest comic series to live-action is the perfect place to start.

If there was ever a Matt Murdock story begging for a comeback, it’s Jeph Loeb and the late Tim Sale’s six-issue limited series, Daredevil: Yellow (2001). This emotionally gripping narrative retells Daredevil’s origin and explores his relationship with his father through the lens of a letter to his deceased lover, Karen Page.

Daredevil Yellow Volume One

Covering key milestones (Battlin’ Jack Murdock’s struggles and murder, Matt’s transformation into Daredevil, his earliest moral battles, and his complicated relationship with Karen) the series would provide a compelling premise for Matt Murdock’s next chapter in the MCU.

Everything You Need to Know About Matt Murdock’s Most Emotionally-Gripping Story

Main Cover by Tim Sale for Daredevil: Yellow #1 (2001)

Daredevil Yellow #1 main cover

For those wondering about the title and why Daredevil wears a yellow suit instead of his iconic red attire, both the title and the suit are a tribute to Murdock’s origins, as his original costume was in fact yellow. For those curious about the official synopsis of the series, it can be found below.

As a young boy, Matt Murdock gained enhanced senses in an accident that also robbed him of his sight. But when his father was gunned down in cold blood, Murdock used his strange gifts to get justice as the costumed hero, Daredevil! Every comic book fan knows this story... or do we? Now it's time to flesh out the early days of the Man Without Fear!

Loeb and Sale’s Daredevil: Yellow has earned multiple exceptional ratings on League of Comic Geeks, reflecting just how beloved this series is among Daredevil fans. The series is celebrated for humanizing Matt in ways few other books have, while Sale’s emotionally evocative art beautifully captures the sorrow and weight of the narrative.

While readers with a deeper understanding of Daredevil may appreciate the series more, Daredevil: Yellow works perfectly as a standalone story. Fans can jump right in, making it ideal for adaptation. Newcomers to live-action Daredevil could experience a show that feels like a true beginning, offering a fresh and accessible entry point into Matt Murdock’s world.

Why Daredevil: Yellow Is the Story Marvel Needs to Adapt Next

Main Cover by Tim Sale for Daredevil: Yellow #2 (2001)

Daredevil Yellow #2 main cover

With a second season of Daredevil: Born Again planned for March 4, 2026 on Disney+ and a confirmed third season, Marvel has clearly shown no intention of slowing down its Matt Murdock-centric storytelling. The continued investment in Daredevil proves that audiences are eager for more of the Man Without Fear and his complex narratives.

A mini-series paying tribute to Daredevil: Yellow would fit seamlessly into the current lineup. As an origin story, it could attract widespread appeal by providing new fans with a solid starting point. However, only time will tell if Marvel seizes this opportunity to adapt one of Daredevil’s greatest stories.

Daredevil: Yellow is available now from Marvel Comics!

Daredevil (2015) TV Show Poster Daredevil (2015) TV Show Poster Daredevil Created by Stan Lee, Bill Everett First Film Daredevil

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