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Which Side Would Daredevil Choose in Civil War? The MCU Finally Answers!

Which Side Would Daredevil Choose in Civil War? The MCU Finally Answers!

By Samuel Parker
15/02/2025
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In the early days of Marvel Studios, there was a big problem with how the Netflix shows connected to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This caused a lot of confusion for fans and made them question the story decisions in the movies, especially in Captain America: Civil War. One of the biggest questions was why Iron Man chose to recruit a young hero like Spider-Man over a more experienced one like Daredevil.

Daredevil’s real name is Matt Murdock and he’s a complicated character with a rich history in the comics, especially when it comes to superheroes and government control. Throughout his stories, Murdock has shown he believes heroes should work independently and not be controlled by the government. He’s similar to Captain America who strongly opposed the Superhuman Registration Act during the Civil War storyline. In the comics, Daredevil’s fight against the Act wasn’t just about his personal beliefs; he also took action as a lawyer, fighting for the rights of heroes and personal freedom.

So many fans assumed if Daredevil was to be involved in Civil War he’d be with Captain America against registration and what it meant for individual freedoms. His absence from the movie raised questions about Iron Man’s choices and where the MCU was heading.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

After years of speculation and waiting, with the release of episode 6 called “Duel with the Devil” we finally have our answer. This episode delves into Matt Murdock and his values and which side he would choose in the Iron Man and Captain America conflict. This deeper dive not only does more for Daredevil’s character but also connects the Netflix show to the MCU and gives us a better understanding of the characters and their relationships in the larger Marvel universe.

Daredevil's Warning to Spider-Man

In this episode, Charlie Cox returns as Daredevil, who sneaks into Oscorp. It's not clear exactly why he's there—whether to gather information or to steal something is left uncertain. However, while trying to escape, he runs into Spider-Man, who is defending his partnership with Norman Osborn, played by Colman Domingo. Peter Parker, dressed in a white suit, is in a tricky situation because he wants to protect the business he believes in.

During their confrontation Daredevil warns Spider-Man of the dangers of trusting people like Norman Osborn. He’s worried Peter is in too deep and doesn’t understand the bigger picture of what he’s getting himself into. This is especially important because Norman is connected to Thaddeus Ross who is a stickler for controlling superheroes. Ross wants to create a database of heroes which fits with the Superhuman Registration Act that both Daredevil and Captain America opposed in the comics.

Daredevil's Warning to Spider-Man
Daredevil's Warning to Spider-Man

Daredevil doesn’t want that kind of system because he knows that revealing heroes identities puts their loved ones in danger. His warning to Spider-Man shows he understands the risks of registration especially with someone like Norman Osborn who wants to control and use heroes for his own purposes.

Daredevil as a Mentor to Spider-Man

The episode shows Daredevil’s beliefs and hints at a possible mentorship between him and Spider-Man. Matt Murdock with his experience in being a vigilante and the law could offer valuable advice to Peter Parker. In the comics their relationship is like that of brothers, Matt acts as a mentor who teaches Peter about superhero ethics, constitutional rights and the risks of government control.

As the story goes on Peter starts to see the red flags about Normans true intentions. Daredevils advice could help Peter with the whole superhero politics thing especially with the Sokovia Accords which would make heroes work for the government. Peter has learned a lot from his books but Matts real life experiences would give him a practical view on what being a hero means.

Plus Daredevils special skills would play well with Spider-Mans powers, he could help Peter improve his Spider-Sense by learning from Matts own abilities. This would give Peter the power to get out from under the control of people like Norman Osborn who wants to use him for his own gain.

Conclusion

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has done the storytelling legwork to explain Daredevil’s position on superhero registration and open up the door for a deeper relationship between him and Spider-Man. As the series progresses, look for that to grow, with Daredevil becoming the mentor to help Peter through the hero stuff in a world of political machinations and moral dilemmas.

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