Caution! This article contains SPOILERS for episodes 5 & 6 of Daredevil: Born Again

Daredevil: Born Again episodes 5 and 6 are packed with thrilling Easter eggs and intriguing references, including a notable link to Spider-Man: No Way Home. Despite Matt Murdock’s efforts to escape his past as Daredevil, he finds himself drawn back into his former life. Along the way, these episodes include captivating connections to the original Netflix Daredevil series, the comics, and the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

In episodes 5 & 6 of Daredevil: Born Again, Matt Murdock gets entangled in a dramatic bank heist, culminating in a confrontation with the serial-killer artist known as Muse. While these episodes are action-packed, they also introduce several characters and references, such as a young vigilante that Daredevil has yet to encounter and a significant nod to his first cinematic appearance within the MCU. With that context, let’s explore all the major Easter eggs and MCU references uncovered in episodes 5 & 6 of Daredevil: Born Again.

Uncover the Most Exciting Easter Eggs and References in Daredevil: Born Again Episodes 5 & 6

Exploring the Easter Eggs: Ms. Marvel, Muse, No Way Home, and Beyond

• Yusuf Khan – In need of a loan for the expansion of Murdock & McDuffie, Matt Murdock has a meeting with Yusuf Khan at a New York bank. Yusuf is the assistant manager and the father of Kamala Khan, adding depth to the narrative.
• A Custom Ms. Marvel Funko Pop – Yusuf boasts a unique Funko POP figure of Ms. Marvel, showcasing his unwavering support for his daughter, despite the lack of official merchandise available in the real world as of now.
• Kamala’s Adventure in California – Yusuf mentions that Kamala is currently in California socializing with friends, which hints at her plans to recruit Cassie Lang alongside Kate Bishop’s Hawkeye for a potential Young Avengers or Champions team.
• Jersey City, The Home Base of Ms. Marvel – Yusuf shares with Murdock that Jersey City is the home of Ms. Marvel, a young vigilante yet to cross paths with Matt.
• Matt’s Childhood Backstory – During the bank heist, Matt Murdock reveals to the lead thug that he is an orphan, which connects to his earlier years depicted in the original Netflix series where he was raised by nuns after his father’s tragic passing.
• “A Really Good One” – After successfully cracking the bank vault using his enhanced senses, Yusuf inquires about Matt’s legal expertise. Matt replies that he is a “really good” lawyer, a clever callback to a similar exchange with Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home when he caught a brick thrown through a window.
• Matt Donning a Red Mask – Murdock’s act of wearing the thug’s red mask serves as foreshadowing, suggesting that his return to the iconic red mask and horns is imminent and unavoidable.
• Future Dinner Invitation with the Khans – Yusuf extends an invitation for Matt to dine with his family, which includes the promise of a meeting with the well-known Kamala, creating an opportunity for Daredevil and Ms. Marvel to potentially collaborate in future Avengers films.
• The Swordsman Remains Active in New York – Daredevil: Born Again episode 6 begins with New Yorkers expressing their support for vigilantes, including Jack Duquesne, also known as The Swordsman, who first appeared in the 2021 Hawkeye series.
• Punisher as Murdock’s Client – Heather references Matt Murdock’s extensive experience working with various vigilantes, notably including Frank Castle’s Punisher, who was his client in Daredevil season 2.
• Murdock’s Link to Daredevil – Heather also asks if Matt can arrange an interview with Daredevil for her upcoming book, reinforcing the connection between Murdock and Daredevil based on events from the original Netflix series, particularly in season 3 and the efforts it took to defeat Wilson Fisk, both as Murdock and as the Man Without Fear.
• Muse’s Murals Are Here to Stay – New York Sanitation confirms that Muse’s murals are virtually permanent, with the unsettling artist utilizing epoxy and human blood in his creations, echoing the original Marvel Comics, where Muse similarly crafted murals that criticized Mayor Fisk and celebrated various vigilantes.
• “Don’t Rely On Anyone” – Angela shares a piece of wisdom passed down from her uncle to Murdock: “Don’t rely on anyone to do what you can do for yourself“. Frustrated by Murdock’s inaction, this line foreshadows Angela taking the initiative later in the episode to complete her uncle’s investigation, and hints at her potential evolution into the next White Tiger, just as portrayed in the comics.
• Jack Duquesne’s Confrontation with Kingpin – During Mayor Fisk’s fundraiser, Tony Dalton’s Jack Duquesne makes a significant appearance, cautioning Fisk about the influence of New York’s elite while expressing his disdain for the former Kingpin, particularly due to the circumstances surrounding his old girlfriend who had to work for Fisk (Kate Bishop’s mother).
• “Are You Really Muse?” – The two women who approach Muse for a selfie (only to be attacked) draw a direct parallel to the original comics, mirroring one of Muse’s first appearances in the pages.
• “We Can Use This” – Fisk exploits the ongoing Muse crisis for his benefit, resonating with the comic storyline where he justified his crackdown on vigilantes in light of Muse’s support for characters like The Punisher.
• Detective Cole North – Cole North is selected by Mayor Fisk for his new initiative, a character introduced in the comics who was similarly tasked with pursuing Daredevil and Spider-Man under Fisk’s orders. However, North’s character has received a redemptive arc, becoming an ally to Matt Murdock in the comics.
• Mayor Fisk’s Anti-Vigilante Task Force – Fisk’s anti-vigilante task force was established during his tenure as mayor in the comics, and his final days during the Devil’s Reign event saw him escalating his actions by forming a team of Thunderbolts made up of supervillains to apprehend heroes like Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four.

New episodes of Daredevil: Born Again premiere every Tuesday night on Disney+.

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