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Daredevil (MCU)

Real Name: Matthew Michael Murdock
Aliases: Daredevil, The Man Without Fear, The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen
Identity: Secret
Occupation: Lawyer, Vigilante
Citizenship: American
Place of Birth: Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, New York, USA
Known Relatives: Jack Murdock (father, deceased), Maggie Grace Murdock (mother)
Group Affiliation: Nelson & Murdock (law firm), Defenders
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from Columbia University
First Appearance: Daredevil (Season 1, Episode 1, "Into the Ring," Netflix, 2015)
History: Matthew Murdock was born and raised in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, by his single father, Jack Murdock, a struggling boxer. Matt’s life changed forever when he saved a man from an oncoming truck, resulting in a chemical spill that left him blind. The chemicals, however, heightened his remaining senses to superhuman levels, granting him the ability to "see" the world in a unique way through sound, smell, touch, and taste. Despite this tragedy, Jack instilled in Matt a strong sense of justice and the value of hard work.Jack Murdock was later killed for refusing to throw a fight, a murder orchestrated by the criminal underworld of Hell’s Kitchen. Orphaned, Matt was taken in by the mysterious Stick, who trained him in martial arts and honed his heightened senses into powerful tools. Despite his abilities, Matt chose to pursue a legal career, attending Columbia University and graduating with a law degree. Alongside his college friend, Foggy Nelson, Matt opened the law firm Nelson & Murdock, dedicated to helping the underprivileged.However, the corruption and crime in Hell’s Kitchen became too overwhelming for Matt to ignore. By night, he became the vigilante known as Daredevil, using his training and enhanced senses to fight the criminal elements in his neighborhood. Matt's double life put him in direct conflict with powerful foes, including Wilson Fisk (Kingpin), the Hand, and other dangerous entities threatening Hell’s Kitchen.Matt’s journey as Daredevil has been marked by immense physical and emotional tolls. He has endured countless injuries, strained relationships, and moral dilemmas. Despite these challenges, Matt remains steadfast in his mission to protect his city, often battling with his own inner demons as much as the criminals he faces.
Height: 6’0” (183 cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91 kg)
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Brown
Abilities: Matt Murdock’s blindness led to the development of superhuman senses. His remaining senses are heightened to extraordinary levels, allowing him to detect minute changes in the environment, such as heartbeats, temperature shifts, and subtle sounds, giving him a form of "radar sense." He is a master of various martial arts, trained extensively in hand-to-hand combat by Stick. His acrobatic prowess is exceptional, and he has peak human strength, agility, and endurance. Matt is also an expert lawyer, with a sharp legal mind and a deep understanding of the law.
Accessories: Daredevil’s primary weapon is a custom-made billy club, which doubles as a grappling hook and cable, as well as a club. The billy club is his most versatile tool, used in both offense and defense. He also wears a specially designed red suit that provides protection against attacks and is equipped with body armor, designed to allow flexibility and mobility in combat.


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