"Born Again " is a 1986 comic story arc that appears in the Marvel Comics series Daredevil. Written by Frank Miller, and drawn by David Mazzucchelli, the storyline first appeared in Daredevil # 227-231. It was later reprinted in a graphic novel format along with a follow-up story arc from Daredevil <232-233, which completed some loose ending from the original story arc. Therefore, this continued story arc is generally regarded as part of "Born Again".
The story tells how Daredevil fell into madness and misery in Kingpin's hands, and his subsequent struggle to build a new life for himself.
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Background and creations
With regular writer Denny O'Neil preparing to leave the series, Daredevil's longtime editor Ralph Macchio contacted Frank Miller and asked if he was interested in returning to the series. Miller, whose first assignment as an author has brought Daredevil from the abyss of cancellations to the top seller list, agrees on the condition that artist David Mazzucchelli will work from the full script. Contrary to rumors, Mazzucchelli did not draw layouts by Miller; the artwork on the story is entirely Mazzucchelli's.
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Plot summary
Karen Page, former Nelson & amp; Murdock's law offices and boyfriend Matt Murdock, have left the previous years to pursue an acting career. After a brief period of success, he became a heroin addict and was reduced to starring in pornographic movies in Mexico. Due to lack of cash, he sells information that Matt Murdock is Daredevil for heroin injections. This information is sold over to Kingpin. Over the next six months, he used his influence to get the IRS to freeze Murdock's account, the bank confiscated his apartment, and police lieutenant Nicholas Manolis testified that he saw Murdock paying witnesses for his own false swearing. Coincidentally, Murdock's girlfriend, Glorianna, split with her and dated his legal partner and best friend, Foggy Nelson, in the rebound.
Daredevil's initial investigation revealed that Manolis helped to frame Murdock in return for medical care for his son, but he could not find out who was behind the buildup and did not want to change Manolis himself to the authorities. A remarkable legal defense by Nelson saved Murdock from imprisonment, though he was forbidden to practice law. His original plan was thwarted, Kingpin had set fire to Murdock's apartment, leaving his costume in ruins to show that he knew his secret identity and was responsible for his recent experiments. He also gave orders to ask someone else who handles information about the identity of killed Daredevil. Karen Page avoids her killers and goes to New York to find Murdock.
Now homeless, Murdock starts suffering from paranoia and becomes very aggressive. He was constantly followed by Kingpin's subordinates, who gave Kingpin a frequent renewal of his mental state, for he became obsessed with the fruits of his plan to destroy Murdock. Encouraged by thoughts of revenge, Murdock faces Kingpin in his office, and is brutally beaten by the lord of evil. To prevent an investigation of his death, the unconscious Murdock was doused with whiskey and tied into a stolen taxi cab, which was then pushed to the East River. Murdock regained consciousness, got out of the cabin, and swam to safety. Wounded badly, he stumbles through Hell's Kitchen, finally finding his way to the gym where his father, Jack trained as a boxer. There he was found by his mother, Maggie, who, having not been in Matt's life for decades, has become a nun in a local church. She took care of her again healthy.
Meanwhile, Murdock's believer, Ben Urich, a Daily Bugle reporter, is investigating the fate of his friend and stands guard with Nick Manolis when his son is taken for surgery. When his son died, Manolis confessed to Urich about his frame and his suspicions that Kingpin was behind him. Nurse Lois, an enforcer assigned by Kingpin to monitor Manolis, responded by breaking Urich's fingers and beating Manolis to death. When an unintimidated Manolis summoned Urich from his hospital bed, Lois bursts into his room and strangles him, puts the receiver in his bed so Urich can hear his murder. Instead of harassing him, the goose will go ahead with his investigation, warning his newspaper and the authorities about his situation.
Karen Page arrived in New York, after a ride with a pornographic fanatic named Paulo Scorcese, who supplied her with heroin in exchange for sexual help. He contacted Foggy Nelson to inquire about the whereabouts of Murdock. When he realized that Paulo had hit him, he insisted on taking him to his home.
Kingpin, who is increasingly obsessed with murder Murdock, uses his military connection to get the American super soldier, Nuke. To pull Murdock out of hiding, he arranges for a hard mental patient to be released from asylum, dress up like Daredevil and kill Nelson. Nurse Lois was ordered to move so she could not involve her, but she rebelled and tried to kill Urich. Murdock, who had shadowed Urich since hearing the article he wrote about Kingpin, dropped Lois and left him for the authorities. He then accidentally hears a phone call to Urich who asks him to plot to kill Nelson. At the same time, the Scorcese Page spot is stalking Nelson's apartment building. To prevent him from killing Nelson, he ran out to meet him, and they were attacked by a mercenary whom Kingpin had ordered to kill anyone who emerged from the building. Daredevil's intrepid intrepid arrived to find Murdock waiting for him. Murdock defeats the swindler and saves the Page. Page confessed that he was the one who gave his secret identity, but Murdock told him that he had moved beyond the loss of his possessions. They move into a slum apartment, where Murdock helps her through heroin withdrawal while supporting them as a restaurant chef.
Nurse Lois offered to testify against Kingpin in return for a penalty reduction, but she had been killed by a Daily Bugle reporter sent to interview her. After failing to pull Murdock out of hiding, Kingpin ordered Nuke to fly to Hell's Kitchen and make a general attack. Nuke shot dozens of civilians and destroyed the restaurant where Murdock worked. Appearing as Daredevil for the first time since his apartment was destroyed, he had no choice but to kill Nuke and his helicopter pilot to avoid further civilian deaths. However, Nuke survived his attack, and Avengers arrived at the scene to bring Nuke into custody.
Captain America, is annoyed that Nuke has a USA flag tattoo on his face, investigating his background. When the military authorities gave him an evasive answer, he broke into the secret record and discovered that Nuke was the only remaining subject of the attempt to create Project Rebirth, a project that enhanced the Captain's own body. Nuke frees himself from the prisoners at the same base. He was stopped by the Captain America, but Kingpin gave orders to kill Nuke. Nuke was shot by the military. Daredevil, having heard the news of Nuke's escape while stealing money to rebuild the restaurant, took Nuke from Captain America and brought him to the Daily Bugle, hoping to make him testify about Kingpin. He was not fast enough, and Nuke died before he could provide proof.
Trying to get Nuke back from Daredevil, the American Captain even stumbled on one of the assassins sent to kill Nuke. The mercenary calls Kingpin behind the Nuke attack on Hell's Kitchen, creating a wave of lawsuits. Kingpin was able to resist all charges, but his public image as an honest and distinguished businessman was destroyed, and his lieutenants lost confidence in him. His obsession continues, he ignores Captain America's role and plan to take revenge on Murdock instead. As for Murdock, he lives in Hell's Kitchen content with his life with Karen and his oath to fight for justice in his neighborhood.
Themes and symbolism
"Born Again" uses a lot of Christian symbolism, especially from Roman Catholicism (though the title raises the same Protestant concept, the phrase itself is spoken by Jesus in chapter 3 of the Gospel of John to show that one's old life must come to an end to start a new life). While the story is set during the Christmas season, it follows the Easter theme almost exclusively.
The splash pages of the first four chapters all show Matt Murdock lying down. In chapters 2 and 3 he is in the position of the fetus, followed by him assuming the pose of Jesus Christ crucified in chapter 4. Page spark chapter 5 shows him standing, representing the risen Jesus. In chapter 3, his wandering through Hell's Kitchen parallels Jesus' path to Golgata, including the three waterfalls represented at the Stations of the Cross, before culminating in the image of Pietà ©. Sister Maggie takes on the role of the Virgin Mary both there and on the cover of a graphic novel, in which a dove (traditionally used in Christian artwork to represent the Holy Spirit) is placed on it. All chapter titles, excluding from the story arc at # 232-233, are the names of the Christian concept.
Reception
The first issue of the story line was elected 11 of the 100 Marvels Greatest of All Time by fans in 2001.
In 2012, IDW Publishing publishes David Mazzucchelli's Daredevil: Born Again: Artist's Edition , a 200-page hardcover collection of storyline printed on original art dimensions, 12 x 17 inches. The art for the book is scanned by Mazzucchelli himself, and in color, in accordance with other books in the IDW Artist Edition series, so as to replicate the true original art-watching experience, complete with things like pasta-overs, pencil blue in art, editorial notes and art corrections. Mazzucchelli appeared at the signing ceremony for the book at Midtown Comics on June 28, 2012. The signing was preceded by a discussion with fellow creator Chip Kidd and Q & amp; A with the fans in attendance.
Sequel
The "Last Rites" bow story in Daredevil # 297-300, though written and drawn by a completely different maker (except for the Christie Scheele colorist), is a thematic sequel to "Born Lagi". The "Last Rite" plot centers on Daredevil who systematically destroys Kingpin's reputation and worldly possessions, as Kingpin did to him in "Born Again". In the explicit recognition of this alignment, a Kingpin murmured somberly "born again..." in the final installment. This story also sees Murdock finally outlining the framework of "Born Again", winning back a power of attorney's attorney.
In a sustainable subplot of "Born Again", Kingpin hired Foggy Nelson for one of his companies. When author Frank Miller left the series, the plot's plot was temporarily abandoned, before it was finally completed at Daredevil # 248-256.
Movies/TV adaptations
Director Mark Steven Johnson has expressed interest in directing the sequel to the 2003 film Daredevil with the storyline "Born Again". In June 2011, it was reported that Brad Caleb Kane's "Fringe" writer would adapt the "Born Again" storyline for the film.
In August 2012, it was reported that Fox had rejected the pitch by director Joe Carnahan for a film based on "Born Again". On October 10, 2012, the movie rights are returned to Marvel Studios.
Season 2 of Daredevil tempts elements from the archetypal "Born Again" when Matt visits Fisk in prison seeking confirmation of Fisk's involvement in escaping from Frank Castle. After threatening Matt, Fisk is seen in his cell asking for his file on Matt. Defenders increasingly tease elements of the "Born Again" story arc as the last scene of the last episode shows Matt, who seems to have been killed in the destruction of the Midland Circle, alive and recuperating in a monastery. Charlie Cox indicated in an interview that the element "Born Again" would likely be adapted for season 3 of Daredevil , but that would not be a page-to-page adaptation.
References
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