It’s an exciting time to be a fan of Daredevil, with the character thriving both on screen and in comics. The much-anticipated continuation of the live-action series, *Daredevil: Born Again*, is set to premiere on Disney+, while Marvel Comics is launching a new miniseries titled *Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell*. This series reunites the acclaimed team of writer Charles Soule and artist Steve McNiven, known for their work on *Death of Wolverine*. *Cold Day in Hell* promises a fresh take on Daredevil, drawing inspiration from the iconic *The Dark Knight Returns*.
IGN had the opportunity to discuss *Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell* with Charles Soule via email. Before diving into the interview, take a look at an exclusive preview of *Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1* in the slideshow gallery below.
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*Cold Day in Hell* sets itself apart by exploring a future where Matt Murdock has lost his powers due to the fading effects of the radioactive substance that once granted them. In this world, superheroes are a thing of the past, and Matt, now an older man, has left his Daredevil persona behind. Soule explains, "Matt's older, for sure. We don't get specific with it, but the idea is that he left super hero life behind many years ago. Not just him, either - in the world of *Cold Day In Hell*, super heroes are long gone, at least in comparison to the way they operate in the present-day Marvel Universe."
This narrative echoes the "aging superhero returns to action" trope seen in classics like *The Dark Knight Returns* and *Old Man Logan*. Soule highlights the power of this storytelling approach: "For me, the tonal switcheroo you get when you show familiar characters at unfamiliar points in their lives can be a really potent way to define them in new ways for readers... Stories like this give you the best of both worlds - they can let you strip the hero down to their bare essentials while also letting you come up with a lot of fun ideas that are outside the regular continuity in some ways."
Soule and McNiven's collaboration on *Cold Day in Hell* is deeply rooted in their previous work together, notably *Death of Wolverine*. Soule reflects on their partnership: "I think everything we do together is in some ways a companion piece to everything we've done... This book was extremely collaborative in a way that was a bit of an experiment for us, a back and forth discussion as scripts and inks and dialogue and colors came in throughout, and I think people are going to see that on the page."
The series also promises intriguing developments for Daredevil's supporting cast and villains, though Soule remains tight-lipped about specifics: "Don't want to say more than that, though - that stuff is part of what I think people are going to tune in for."
With *Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell #1* set to release on April 2, 2025, the timing aligns perfectly with the debut of *Daredevil: Born Again* on Disney+. Soule assures that *Cold Day in Hell* is accessible to new readers, requiring only a basic understanding of Daredevil's background: "It's designed as a story people can pick up and enjoy if they know the most basic things about Daredevil and his past - blind, Catholic lawyer who had super-senses and ninja training at one time, but now he doesn't."
Regarding *Daredevil: Born Again*, Soule confirms that the series draws inspiration from his 2015-2018 run on the comic, including elements like Wilson Fisk becoming mayor and the villain Muse: "I've been fortunate enough to see the entire season of *Daredevil: Born Again*, and can confirm that the work I did with Ron Garney and my other amazing collaborators during my Daredevil run in the comics is all over the show... The thought that these ideas will be reaching that many people... what a wonderful thing."
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