The new Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again begins with intense action, shocking fans right from the start. After almost ten years, the characters from the original Marvel/Netflix Daredevil series are back, but this is not the same story as before.
The show wastes no time delivering a dramatic twist—the unexpected death of Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson). Fans were not prepared for this heartbreaking moment, and what happened next was just as surprising.
Daredevil (Charlie Cox) gets his revenge by throwing Foggy’s killer, Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, also known as Bullseye (Wilson Bethel), off a rooftop. This brutal moment leaves viewers in shock. While it seems that Bullseye is dead, the truth is far more complicated. Unlike Foggy, Bullseye survives, but how is that possible? To find the answer, we need to look back at the original Daredevil series and the Marvel comic books.
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Daredevil Season 3 Revealed Bullseye’s Secret Strength
At the end of Daredevil Season 3, Bullseye finally realizes that Wilson Fisk, also known as the Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), has been using him all along. Fisk has manipulated him from the start and even went so far as to kill the woman Bullseye had been obsessed with—Julie Barnes (Holly Cinnamon).
This betrayal drives Bullseye into a rage. He interrupts Kingpin’s wedding to get revenge, but Fisk is much stronger. The villain beats Bullseye nearly to death, breaking his spine in the fight. If Daredevil had not intervened, Fisk might have killed Bullseye right then and there.
The next time we see Bullseye, he is on an operating table, undergoing an experimental spinal surgery. The doctor performing the surgery, Dr. Kenji Oyama (Glenn Kubota), is no ordinary surgeon. He is an expert in advanced medical procedures, and his goal is not just to fix Bullseye’s injuries but to make him stronger than before. He uses a special metal called Cogmium steel to reinforce Bullseye’s bones.
Cogmium steel is a rare material in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It has only been mentioned once before, in the final episode of Daredevil, titled “A New Napkin.” In that scene, as Bullseye is being operated on, his eyes open, and his pupils show the Bullseye symbol from the comics.
This moment teases that his story is far from over. At the time, it was unclear whether this was meant to hint at a future season or if it was simply left as a possibility. However, Daredevil: Born Again confirms that Bullseye’s transformation was real.
Now, in Born Again, Bullseye’s enhanced body allows him to survive Daredevil’s attack. When Matt Murdock throws him off the rooftop, it should have been a fatal fall. But thanks to his reinforced skeleton, Bullseye does not die. He is injured, but his body is strong enough to recover. A year later, he is seen in court, looking completely healed.
The show does not explain this survival in detail, but the evidence is clear. Because Bullseye’s bones are infused with Cogmium steel, his body is much more durable than before. Even a direct attack from Kingpin would no longer be able to break him as easily. His survival proves that he is one of Daredevil’s most dangerous enemies, and this makes his return even more terrifying.
Bullseye’s Metal Skeleton Comes Straight From the Comics
Fans of Marvel Comics will recognize that Bullseye’s story in Born Again follows a similar path to the comics. In the “Born Again” comic arc, Daredevil #181 features an intense fight between Daredevil and Bullseye after Bullseye kills Elektra. Their battle takes them across the city, and in the end, Daredevil lets Bullseye fall from a great height. It looks like the villain is dead, but instead, he ends up paralyzed.
Later, in Daredevil #198, a secretive figure known as Lord Dark Wind appears. He is revealed to be none other than Dr. Kenji Oyama, the same character who operated on Bullseye in the Netflix series. In the comics, Dr. Oyama uses a powerful metal—adamantium—to repair Bullseye’s bones. This is the same unbreakable metal that coats Wolverine’s skeleton.
However, there is a key difference between the two characters. Wolverine has a healing factor that allows his body to perfectly bond with the metal, making him nearly indestructible.
Bullseye, on the other hand, does not have this ability. His metal bones make him much stronger, but he is not completely invincible. His body can still be damaged, though he can withstand injuries that would kill a normal person.
Bullseye has used his enhanced body to continue his violent career, becoming one of Daredevil’s most persistent enemies. At one point in the comics, he even impersonates Daredevil to damage his reputation, similar to what happened in Daredevil Season 3. With his unique abilities, he has defeated some of Marvel’s toughest fighters, including Deadpool.
Daredevil: Born Again Shows That Bullseye Is Still a Threat
The first episode of Daredevil: Born Again proves that Bullseye is one of the most dangerous villains in Daredevil’s world. He has returned to take revenge, and this time, he will not stop until he gets what he wants. Wilson Fisk once promised Matt Murdock that he would leave Foggy and Karen Page alone, but that promise never applied to Bullseye.
It is clear that Bullseye still holds a deep grudge against Matt, Foggy, and Karen for stopping him in the past. He has come back even stronger, and this time, he is determined to settle the score.
Sadly, this results in the loss of Foggy Nelson, a moment that shakes Matt to his core. When Daredevil throws Bullseye off the roof, it seems like a desperate act, but in the end, it does not even stop him.
Bullseye’s story is not over. Daredevil: Born Again continues many elements from the original series, making it feel like a true continuation rather than a reboot.
Wilson Bethel, who plays Bullseye, is listed as a main cast member in the show’s opening credits, though he does not appear in the second episode. This suggests that he will return later in the season, setting up another showdown with Matt Murdock.
When Bullseye returns, Matt will have to face him again. This time, he will have to find a way to stop him for good. But with Bullseye stronger than ever, that will not be easy. Daredevil: Born Again airs every Tuesday on Disney+. Fans will have to keep watching to see how this deadly rivalry plays out.
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