The Jaw-Dropping Daredevil TV Show Costume That Will Leave You Begging for More
Daredevil's MCU costume shines as a testament to perfection, surpassing its unused TV counterpart from the 1975 series Marvel fans rejoice as the evolution of Daredevil's iconic suit continues to impress
Summary
Daredevil's integration into the MCU has been successful, with appearances in multiple shows and upcoming series in Phase 5.
The unaired TV show from 1975, which showcased Daredevil and Black Widow, illustrated the challenges faced when bringing his iconic costume to live-action. However, the MCU's exceptional depiction of Daredevil's costume surpasses all previous efforts, skillfully embodying his devilish persona.
The character of Daredevil was featured in a Marvel TV show that was ultimately canceled, but his portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was exceptional, as evidenced by his impressive costume. Daredevil has been a part of the MCU since 2015 through his original Netflix TV show. Although there have been doubts about the canon status of the Netflix Marvel TV shows, Daredevil was properly integrated into the MCU canon in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Since then, Daredevil has made appearances in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law and will be the main focus of his own series in Phase 5 of the MCU with Daredevil: Born Again. Throughout his time in the MCU, there has been ongoing debate about Daredevil, which is sure to continue when Daredevil: Born Again is released. However, looking back at an unaired Marvel TV show that showcased the character highlights just how well he has been portrayed in the MCU, from his story to his characterization and costume design.
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Daredevil And Black Widow Almost Starred In A 1975 TV Series
The unaired TV series in question harkens back to 1975, when Daredevil was on the verge of a collaboration with another beloved Marvel superhero. As highlighted on Manwithoutfear.com, Daredevil and Black Widow were poised to grace the small screen together in the 1970s. Interestingly, it was revealed by the aforementioned source that Angie Bowie was the original rights holder for the characters of Black Widow and Daredevil, intending to bring them to life in a TV series.
Bowie was originally cast as Black Widow and Ben Carruthers was intended to play the Devil of Hell's Kitchen. Nonetheless, Bowie revealed that the show was ultimately scrapped due to the exorbitant production costs. Whether it was the elaborate special effects required to bring these characters to life or the fantastical aspects of Marvel Comics adapted for the screen, the series failed to progress beyond the initial planning phase.
Daredevil's Unused TV Costume Makes MCU Complaints Seem Small
The criticisms regarding the alterations made to the Daredevil costume in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Netflix show now appear trivial compared to the unused costume of the aforementioned Daredevil/Black Widow series. The costume tests for the unaired show reveal the immense challenge of translating the skintight, devil-inspired attire of the Marvel Comics character into a live-action adaptation. The failed attempt in the 1970s undeniably showcases this difficulty.
Marvel could have easily gotten Daredevil's costume completely wrong, but the MCU succeeded in creating a well-designed outfit for the Man Without Fear. While staying true to the devilish aesthetic of the comic book character, the MCU's versions of Daredevil's costume are realistic and believable. Compared to other attempts at adapting Daredevil's costume, whether or not they were even released, the MCU has effectively captured the physical appearance of the Devil of Hell's Kitchen.
