Warning! Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #16! In a gripping turn of events, Daredevil finds himself confronting an adversary far more formidable than Kingpin. Since his harrowing return from Hell, Matt Murdock has been battling the Seven Deadly Sins, who are determined to claim his soul. The most potent of these sins has exploited one of Daredevil’s past failures, setting the stage for his ultimate downfall.
In the latest issue crafted by Saladin Ahmed and illustrated by Aaron Kuder, Foggy Nelson falls under the influence of Pride. This possession drives him to take legal action against Matt, threatening to close the sanctuary Daredevil has established for unhoused youth. Stripped of his spiritual strength after renouncing God, Daredevil struggles with the emotional weight of his predicament and takes to the streets for clarity.
During his patrol, Matt encounters another of the Seven Deadly Sins—Wrath, which manifests as a colossal wolf. They engage in a fierce battle, but despite his combat prowess, Daredevil realizes he is severely outmatched by this demonic force. The situation escalates as Wrath reveals that it has seized control of Jason, one of the children Matt has sworn to protect.
Daredevil Faces Off Against a Wrath-Possessed Jason
A Costly Misstep: Matt’s Guilt and Wrath’s Power
Emerging from his infernal ordeal, Daredevil transformed his life by becoming a priest and establishing a shelter for vulnerable children. Tragedy struck when he learned that one of his charges, Jason, was the son of a H.A.M.M.E.R. agent killed by Bullseye. The media frenzy placed the blame on Daredevil, deepening Jason’s resentment and leading him to flee after uncovering Matt’s secret identity. Unbeknownst to Jason, he became a target for the Seven Deadly Sins, who thrive on Matt’s inner turmoil.
Wracked with guilt since discovering Jason’s fate, Daredevil has been relentlessly searching for the boy. Now, however, Jason serves as a vessel for the most lethal sin. Having narrowly escaped death in previous encounters with Wrath, Matt faces the bitter irony of needing to unleash his deepest rage to fight back—but cannot risk harming Jason in the process. Holding back might ultimately seal Matt’s fate.
Can Daredevil Save Jason and Defeat Wrath?
Seeking Redemption: Exorcism as Hope
Struggling with his faith, Daredevil confronts the daunting task of facing a monster that has possessed the boy he views as a failure. He understands that he cannot combat Wrath alone, particularly when Jason’s life hangs in the balance. To turn the tide, Matt must reconcile with his faith—or rely on Father Javi to intercede on his behalf through an exorcism. Historically, this ritual has been the key to defeating the Seven Deadly Sins. Unless Daredevil finds a way to exorcise the demon, both he and Jason remain in peril. Daredevil #16 is available now, delving deeper into this gripping arc from Marvel Comics.