Fans have been demanding the return of Matthew Murdock since the tragic conclusion of Marvel's Netflix universe almost half a decade ago. Amongst the voices calling to bring this fan-favorite character back into the fold were some that had reservations. Fans want the Devil back, but not if he's not allowed to be the character they love.
One of the most consistent complaints of Disney's ownership of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been the homogeny of their efforts. Fans have argued that adaptations of their favorite comic book stories have suffered from Disney's need to make every aspect of the universe feel similar. The death of the Marvel Netflix shows was a big boon to that argument, and recent efforts haven't helped.
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Comic book fans routinely demand dark and gritty adaptations of their favorite stories. Maybe it's a misguided urge to make their hobby feel more «mature», maybe it's a general distaste for anything upbeat or optimistic, but, either way, a vocal subset of fans demands edgy material. For example, Moon Knight recently dropped on Disney Plus, and its lack of blood and violence seemed to rub many fans the wrong way. The Marvel Netflix universe tended to loosen the otherwise tight restrictions on adult-oriented material. Luckily, most of this was well-handled, using the higher tolerance to approach more mature themes along with the requisite blood and swearing. The most popular Marvel Netflix show was overwhelmingly Daredevil, and fans want more of Charlie Cox's take on the character. The character is set to appear in She-Hulk, but fans bristled at a statement made by the show's creative crew when his participation was announced.
She-Hulk, like the comic books that
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