Introduction to Marvel's Echo
The first season of Marvel's Echo is nearly here, and it's set to continue the story of Maya Lopez as she seeks revenge against Kingpin, her 'uncle' who orchestrated the death of her father. Recent promos for Echo have confirmed that Netflix's Daredevil series is canon with the rest of the MCU, which means there are important events and characters from previous MCU projects that viewers should be familiar with before watching Echo.
Kingpin and Avengers Tower
Kingpin's Rise to Power and Connection to Maya Lopez
In Netflix's Daredevil, Wilson Fisk rose to power using construction companies to reconstruct and rebuild Hell's Kitchen after the Battle of New York. He also had a connection to Maya Lopez, caring for her as an uncle and manipulating her through his relationship with the Tracksuit Mafia. Fisk's criminal activities and his connection to Maya are crucial to understanding Echo's storyline.
Daredevil season 3 finale Kingpin
Fisk's rise to power and his control over the criminal underworld in New York are essential elements that play a significant role in Maya Lopez's journey for revenge in Marvel's Echo. Understanding Fisk's history and his impact on Maya is key to fully appreciating the upcoming series.
Matt Murdock's Daredevil in Netflix series
Daredevil's Role in Hell's Kitchen and Connection to Echo
Matt Murdock, also known as Daredevil, became the protector of Hell's Kitchen and interrupted Kingpin's plans for the city. Daredevil's vigilante career, his conflicts with Kingpin, and his alliances with other New York-based vigilantes are important factors that contribute to the background of Echo's storyline.
Daredevil stands on a rooftop listening to the sounds of Hell's Kitchen in Netflix's Daredevil
Daredevil's role in protecting Hell's Kitchen, his conflicts with Kingpin, and his alliances with other vigilantes are all interconnected with the events that will unfold in Marvel's Echo. Viewers familiar with Daredevil's history will have a deeper understanding of the connections between Daredevil, Kingpin, and Echo.
Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock in his Daredevil costume in Netflix's Daredevil