Bullseye’s superhuman abilities may have received a visual upgrade inDaredevil: Born Againfollowing his integration into theMCUproper. Benjamin Poindexter a.k.a. Bullseye kicked off the events of Daredevil’s first MCU series byassassinating Foggy Nelson inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 1. After Bullseye killed Foggy, almost died when Daredevil retaliated, and was sentenced to life in prison,Daredevil: Born Againmoved on to plotlines centered around Muse, Wilson Fisk, and Fisk’s police Task Force.
Bullseye returns inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8, where he hatches a plan to escape prison, starting only with a broken tooth. While Bullseye doesn’t take up too much screentime inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8, he wreaks havoc in every major character’s life. Against all odds, Matt Murdock saves Wilson Fisk from meeting the same fate as Foggy Nelson when Bullseye shoots him. Once again,Daredevil neutralizes Bullseye’s perfect aim with an unexpected move, but this time, it may cost him his life.
Bullseye’s Blue Lighting In Daredevil: Born Again References The Comics
Benjamin Poindexter’s Bullseye Alter Ego Is The Opposite Of Matt Murdock’s Daredevil Persona
Bullseye’s sharpshooting skills are limited inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8, but every time he seems to engage them, the whole frame turns a deep blue. ThroughoutDaredevil: Born Again, Matt Murdock is accompanied by subtle red hues, which symbolize his resurfacing Daredevil alter ego. Likewise,Benjamin Poindexter’s blue lighting represents his unstoppable Bullseye persona surfacing, apparently every time he’s feeling pressured or ready to let out his violent desires.
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Benjamin Poindexter’s blue hues are also a nod to his comic book roots. Bullseye’s classic comic book costume is blue, contrasting with Daredevil’s classic red costume.Daredevil: Born Againintroduces a specific effect that suggests Ben Poindexter’s Bullseye alter ego awakens at certain moments, butNetflix’sDaredevilseason 3had already linked Bullseye to the color blue: most of Benjamin Poindexter’s scenes inDaredevilseason 3 have cold blue lighting.
Will Bullseye Ever Get A Proper Comics-Accurate Costume In The MCU?
Benjamin Poindexter Might Be Getting Closer To Getting His Classic Comic Book Costume
Wilson Bethel’s Benjamin Poindexter wore a new costume inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 1, years after impersonating Daredevil in Netflix’sDaredevilseason 3. This costume is clearly inspired by the outfit he starts wearing in Marvel Comics’Daredevil #20— the closest Wilson Bethel’s character has gotten to wearing his iconic blue costume from the comics. Bullseye’s blue lighting inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8 suggests he’ll wear a more comic-accurate costume whenever he returns. After all,Daredevil: Born Againseason 2 is finally giving Daredevil his chest emblem.
