Issue 641: Daredevil Born Again S2 Ep. 4 "Gloves Off" Spoiler Review

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Did Vanessa just die from a shard to the head, or is Kingpin about to snap?

The episode begins with hosts Michael and Jong discussing a technical issue and announcing that Charlie Cox, Kristen Ritter, Wilson Bethel, and Vincent D'Onofrio will appear at Comicpalooza in May. They then address breaking DC news about casting for Superman: Man of Tomorrow, which James Gunn disputes as incorrect. The main review covers Daredevil: Born Again Episode 4, starting with Bullseye's opening scene where he kills anti-vigilante task force members in a diner. The hosts debate whether Vanessa is dead after being hit by a shard, with references to Vincent D'Onofrio and showrunner comments. They analyze Kingpin's charity boxing match, noting its comic book panel aesthetic and Fisk merchandise. Discussion includes Bullseye's motivations as a self-perceived good guy, his fight with Daredevil, and character growth for both. Other topics include Kristen's role as an attorney facing threats, Angela's involvement in the resistance, and Jack Duquesne's disappearance. The hosts compare the show's pacing and action to Netflix's Daredevil, praise Vincent D'Onofrio's performance and fat suit, and mention the use of footage from the Netflix series. They conclude with thoughts on the season's rapid pace and upcoming plot developments.

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A fan-aware Daredevil review centered on Fisk's charity fight, its comic-book visual punch, and the trouble beyond the ring.

Comicast's Daredevil review is strongest when it stays with the clash between spectacle and comic-book image-making. Michael Carroll and Jong Lee settle on Wilson Fisk's charity boxing match as the episode's defining showcase, reading the Fisk merchandise, branded trunks and…

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You want to know whether Fisk's charity boxing match lands like a comic-book panel brought to life or just a very expensive punch-up.

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