Devils Reign: Kingpin Bans Superheroes

Devil's Reign (2021 - 2022)
▸ The story that’s been building for years is here! Wilson Fisk went from Kingpin to mayor of the biggest city in America and is going to bring his full criminal and political power to bear on the super heroes who call NYC home. The man who once destroyed Daredevil has set his sights on The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and more. And since it’s Fisk, once he takes them all down, you know he’s going to sign it. CROSSBONES! TASKMASTER! TYPHOID MARY! SHOCKER! WHIPLASH! RHINO! KRAVEN! Fisk has an ARMY of super villains at his command - and this is just his opening salvo. For years, Fisk has waited for his time to strike, and YOU WON’T BELIEVE the aces he’s got up his sleeves!
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[@Scrappy_ill_fold_ya_Doo]

"You don't make deals with the devil, when you are the devil." Such a raw line.

[@eekwibble]

Rob, you were born for this. There are several MCU movies this long that aren't this engaging.

[@a1pha_star]

I could say the same for DC movies... 😅

[@jonathan__g]

"Violence isn't always the answer, but it is AN answer...and it's an effective one." Needs to belong on a t-shirt as part of your merch line Rob.

[@ndlynn08]

It should be a hero on the front, going "Violence isn't always the answer . . ." And a villain on the back, finishing the quote.

[@thiccandridicc]

mans has been using this phrase for years. he ain't making merch about it lol

[@lordpimpington6405]

I would buy that shirt...

[@teleportedbreadfor3days]

Sounds potentially dangerous, especially today. But putting that aside, is there not such a thing as being too effective?

[@cassilee64]

I second this notion

[@maxwellmichaelangelo]

I am loving the street level characters actually getting shine and a story gives a great realistic feel

[@quizzyquandadon9289]

Facts Punisher Daredevil, Blade, Luke Cage deserve it

[@plasticweapon]

when were they not doing that?

[@maxwellmichaelangelo]

@@plasticweapon for a long ass time they were mainly focusing on over powered characters

[@PencilsandPaper]

Maaaannnnn I just finished reading Zdarsky's DD! You DEFINITELY need to cover it. The story is super gritty and the art is so damn good. Loved seeing Punisher vs DD.

[@cooblur]

Is it possible to read it online ??

[@SuperRONDALE]

@@cooblurYou can get close to finishing it on marvel unlimited

[@christorres7591]

Yeah including the ongojng 2023 run

[@phischmo56]

I just suggested Rob do so. The expansiveness of Zdarsky's and Checchetto's run is legendary! The way it poured into Devil's Reign, Woman Of Fear and the crossover series like Devil's Reign Superior Four AND the X-Men! Zdarsky's work is prenominal! The current run doesn't come near to holding a candle to what Zdarsky did from 2019 - 2022!

[@gregorydain4847]

Hoping that kingpin running for Mayor in the MCU can lead to this event. I love how this is a villain that can be so personal but also so broad. He can be a villain to spider man and daredevil and still threaten and power over all superhero. And he doesn’t even have super powers

[@intothefrayyo]

It won't

[@MrMelonGuy42]

​@@intothefrayyoit will

[@intothefrayyo]

@@MrMelonGuy42 oh? Wager?

[@Reddotzebra]

He's got enough willpower to ignore the Purple Man completely and limited super strength, so if Steve is counted as a superhero, Kingpin definitely counts as having powers.

[@ladamienwilkerson8696]

​@@intothefrayyowager for the whole event to happen or kingpin becoming the mayor?

[@Leumas2118]

If there's two things you need to know about Rob, it's that he HATES Black Bolt and he LOVES Captain Carrot 😆

[@HippytheKid419]

Who doesn't hate blackbolt the inhumans suck

[@johnturtle6649]

When the independent black and white comics fad hit in the 80s, there was also simply a carrot-headed superhero. An *actual* carrot. For a head.

[@kidwajagstang]

I propose a prank.. anyone that goes to see Rob at a comic con or even goes to do a guest spot on his show, bring him an Inhuman Marvel Legend figure… where he eventually has a BUNCH of Karnak, Black BOLT, Crystal, etc.. LOL!!

[@connorswim2]

Nuff said!

[@LordDragon38]

Fisk doesn't learn anything now has he? He's still a target for The Punisher and assassins

[@UnifiedEntity]

Well he's an idiot.

[@UnwantedGhost1-anz25]

Is it even in character of him? Or out of character?

[@kylecarter1599]

If Kingpin ever learned from his failures he wouldn't still be Kingpin

[@dakotatrue12]

@@kylecarter1599yeah, he’s super intelligent but he’s cocky and craves power to no end.

[@kylecarter1599]

@@dakotatrue12 so he doesn't really learn anything and always resets to what he was before his defeats

[@dionstewart7394]

Am I the only one that loves a random Rob mention of Captain Carrot?😂 "Hes a super bunny!"

[@craxus9449]

I love this Full Story edit! It flows so seamlessly! Cheers, editor person!!

[@Marx1684]

28:23 Daredevil had the energy I wish Spider-Man had pre Hickman. Yes please.

[@HippyEyes]

I just wanted to say that the way you consistently talk about comics is like tapping a high pressure tank without a valve and I've always loved that man.

[@SirNinjaPunk]

Oh you should definitely read Zdarsky's Daredevil run! You have to read it to the end though. It's long and this happens in the middle of it. But it's soooooo good.

[@gregrobinson1583]

Now that I’m a manager and is so hard for me to make time to stop at a comic book store like I used to but thank you for making them awesome videos keep up the good work 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@jelser23]

echo setting him up as the next mayor made me sooooo hyped.

[@milo190872]

Kingpin was originally a Spider-man villain NOT a Daredevil villain. His 1st appearance was in Amazing Spider-man 50.

[@yourfriendlyinternetmeatshield]

He's better as a Daredevil villiam imo. That Murdock has the whole legal aspect it makes them more equal.... plus Spidey could just like, instantly 86 him if/when he is so inclined.

[@tracephage]

As a Wolverine fan, I'm more surprised the purple man took control of a Ghost Rider....

[@DavidAmrod]

Woverine, Ghost Rider, and The Hulk were 3 of an alternate Fantastic Four from the 1980s (along with Spiderman).

[@jvanguard8560]

If Fisk has enough will power to resist purple man, then wouldn’t Captain America be able to do the same? Just the part about him walking into Avengers tower and ordering them to kill themselves

[@billsheed8099]

I just watched your video on this and born again and wow 🤯..chef’s kiss can’t wait for the born again series!!

[@stephenschneekloth1535]

No way Shocker would have been able to take out Darkhawk and the poor guy didn't even get a mention from Rob that he was there.

[@lrobertsjr1982]

Caught that too

[@alannaramone3821]

Dark hawk rules. We need to see more of him. I miss his original debut solo comic.

[@ZachPombier]

You're damn right. Darkhawk would have no problem with shocker at all

[@AlSween]

You even explained why Kingpin would be able to overcome Echo trying to "heal" his mind.

[@Walt_Xander94]

Well, the MCU's definitely using this later. Matt's gonna be pissed when Fisk wins. In fact, I cant wait to see how they'll do it. The Netflix shows are in the MCU timeline now. So, Fisk's crimes have to be common knowledge in New York.

[@Jayjs20]

An inhibitor collar picked by a paper clip? They sure don't make them like they used to.

[@kcollier2192]

0:36 You might want to refresh your memory banks Rob- Kingpin was originally a Spider-Man villain, although admittedly he's made his biggest impression as a Daredevil foil.

[@UnifiedEntity]

I always found the public in the Marvel universe to be particularly stupid. Wilson Fisk, who is known as the Kingpin, arrested multiple times, in the line of sights of cops and superheroes....elected for Mayor?

[@DelightedCore]

Reality is stranger than fiction

[@freakboy220]

Agreed, especially the fact that they cheered for Hydra Cap when he was caught pretending to be Captain Krakoa and was discovered to be the one thatplanted that bomb at the university to blame the mutants, you know forgetting a few years back how he became a fascist dictator and toook over America making people Hail Hydra in class and stuff. They cheered because, for some reason they like the nazi clone of Captain America and hate mutants that much which at this point doesn't make I can understand hating Magneto, Apocalypse and other evil mutants but the whole mutant population and cheering for the fascist nazi clone? WTF?

[@nicolasconde8133]

Te sorprenderías que tan realista y como hay paralelismo en la vida real.

[@dionstewart7394]

Everytime I hear of this story I think the same thing. I still think the story is pretty sweet, but the Marvel public is always doing some dumb shit.😂

[@dionstewart7394]

​@@DelightedCoreThis is also very true. Sadly 😂

[@christopherbennett5858]

I have to admit, I loved the X men side story of this where he dukes it out against Emma Frost.

[@veryaquaticpotatoe]

Your channel is a pillar holding up KZbin. I don't care what the numbers say

[@ShakeySmooth]

Who ever edited this, did an amazing job. I didn't even realize it was a few videos put together until I read the comments.

[@ericsigil]

"Sure, you being a dick probably had something to do with it" LOL

[@cammygbr8390]

Long form breakdowns?? Let's go!!!!

[@MattsMCUniverse]

blud thought he was scarlet witch "no more mutants" head ahh

[@terrellb2165]

It just hit me! In the show he told the nurse his name was Mike! That cool

[@Reddotzebra]

As much as I get what you're saying, I still think Steve would have found a way to make them delete that video. That's basically the difference between him and Tony Stark, despite being a big name hero he still gets people on an entirely different level.

[@KiryuType-]

Kingpin wasn't originally a Daredevil villain. He was originally a Spidey villain. First appearance was in The Amazing Spiderman no. 50.

[@phischmo56]

Correct you are, sir! Kingpin was a one-time, 'throwaway' Spider Man villain that Frank Miller revived - AND LOOK AT HIM NOW!!!

[@stayshock3296]

Yes, read the Daredevil. I cant buy as many comics nor have the time so i rely on your channel to keep updated and excited.

[@mauricio6646]

Nice video man. You won a new subscriber. I would love if you do the Daredevil The Fist Arc Video

[@RyeBreadCrumbs]

"I love Captain Carrot. Captain Carrot is a super bunny"- Rob, as often as possible

[@cbono90Productions]

1:09 where youa re discussing a Rhino redemption bit, there was a fun christmas bit that included Rhino confronted by The Punisher in war journal #26 if i remember correctly. Just aa cute whimsical one off between Rhino and Frank where we see Rhino's humanity and humility.

[@TeddyVautier]

The way you narrate all this is amazing! I love your content! Greetings from Germany.

[@Reddotzebra]

Despite being fully capable of copying the fighting style of Battroc the Leaper you still rarely see Taskmaster jumping around though... That's kind of a missed opportunity.

[@EtotheFnD]

Next time you need something to cover...how about The Rippaverse?

[@scottdownard143]

Elektra being Daredevil is like Dr. Oc being spiderman. Way more efficient and brutal.

[@Darkhorse393]

Quote from Starship Troopers Violence is the Supreme authority from which all other authority is derived

[@Sumblueguy41]

Wonder if to this day did Rob ever finish reading Chip Zdarsky’s Daredevil & found out definitively why Electra shares the red horns with Matt & where Matt is in current continuity

[@jadedavis822]

Oh this was very good thanks Rob!❤

[@salvation-isfree]

This is a great story! I love this comic issue. Love the channel and keep them coming❤

[@jaymerryfield]

“Should I be reading Daredevil?” Short answer: yes, obvs. Long answer: Chip Zdarsky just finished his run, and having followed it month-to-month, it’s a great story IMO. A big highlight for me was DEFINITELY Elektra taking up the mantle as The Woman Without Fear. Incredible artwork, and powerful story. There’s a new run of Daredevil that just started a few months ago, written by Saladin Ahmed & art by Aaron Kuder. Good so far, I’m enjoying it, though I’m really missing Marco Checchetto’s artwork too. That man has a GIFT.

[@Spendishy]

One thing I've learned from this is just because you either don't know about or care about a villian like kingpin is the comics can still be firreee

[@ChildsKilluminati]

How to fix the MCU… They all need to listen to Rob

[@Reddotzebra]

The only reason Kilgrave hasn't used his powers to Thanos a continent for funsies is that he's much too sadistic for that. If you convinced or manipulated this guy to wipe out a town he wouldn't just tell everyone to kill themselves, he'd probably have them climb the tallest building and hold on until they fell off or something. If people needs to die, he wants to see them suffer, he wants to feel in control of their deaths in a real and personal manner. And of course, he wouldn't just do that on his own because he's way too selfish to just wipe out a bunch of people for no reason, he'd set up shop in some mansion somewhere and then destroy the lives of everyone living nearby, one family at a time, over decades. He's got the manipulative powers of a god but he loves using them to fry ants with a magnifying glass, in this way he's a nice counterpoint to both Otto Octavius and Wilson Fisk. They spend the entire series accusing each other of thinking small and not seeing the whole picture, while Purple Man is nothing but a glorified plot device. He's thinking smaller than most.

[@SdeHe-qb9gc]

I would love do see a (Harrison Ford) Thunderbolt Ross after he becomes Red-Hulk vs. (Vincent D'onofrio) Kingpin presidential debate in the MCU.

[@DarkLordbyNight]

Late to the video..... but yes , Vol. 6 & Vol. 7 of Chip Zdarsky DD run was a perfectly weaved tell of dark, gritty and well thought out most definitely worth a read

[@jaykubisanidiot8657]

If I can't live under the security of Dooms iron fist, then I'd settle for living in Fisk's NY...

[@j.t.hellstrom3791]

You should read Daredevil! Marvel Knights is also a good read! None of them remember their identities..but I don't know if those issues run concurrently with Devil's Reign. I do have some of The Devil's Reign comics and the stories seem to be connected....

[@tomgebarowski8156]

I never followed Daredevil or Kingpin much in comics, but they have grown in me. This sounds like an awesome Kingpin series. Love the push now for them & more "street level heroes" in MCU.

[@nicodemusedwards6931]

I foresee a problem with Kingpin’s plan. Kingpin: No more superheroes! Carnage/Sauron/Any superpowered villain who’s not interested in money: *Its free real estate.*

[@michaelrogers897]

I think it's funny that when super hero's are pulled from an alternate universe, there is always versions somewhere that will just follow a criminal into anything

[@rogerbrownreacts8528]

They need a DeerDevil parody series.

[@cplsmithmaricek]

You’re doing the lords work, great job here. Thank you

[@SavantPete]

I love that the spider symbol is on Peter's heart and not the center

[@MUISSJGDAVON8090]

What a Great Video ❤!

[@YourDestinyGuide]

they're already setting this up in some kind of way for the mcu with kingpin running for mayor at the end of echo and then apparently the daredevil series continuing right into spiderman 4. even if they do a more grounded version with just spiderman and daredevil going against fisk and some controlled villains of the two were in for a banger

[@tonynasaofficial]

I swear you already made a video about this comic! Ik I'm probably crazy but I could've sworn you already made a video about this! This is so weird

[@Marx1684]

37:11 Yeah. Cap is better when he’s operating at a high level instead of just being a shining beacon.

[@loremaster8475]

Rob: people dont like violence and its bad and all.......BUUUUUT :)

[@Marx1684]

1:44:37 I REALLY wish they didn’t stop all of The Hand Vs The Fist writing before they were able to pull in the other high level martial artists & a few X folk.

[@blackenedrylehrising]

@comicsexplained that's Agony not Scream, other than that, love your content. Also, if you or anyone else can clear up the story bits on the symbiote situation with Miles during Absolute Carnage/King In Black, particularly after he takes it again but willingly. What happens after that moment/where can I find it and read it?

[@PyroniusRex]

SO Kingpin did Absolute Power first... nice.

[@matt_inreallife]

Daredevil and Elektra: Red First Saga is AMAZING! Please cover it!

[@HondaRVT777]

Ok, so Shocker has exactly ZERO chance of subduing Darkhawk!

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

26:50 I think Crossbones is one of my favorite comic villains. They really brushed over him in the movies. He typically plays a larger role in videogames I've noticed

[@oldwonderful]

Yes, you should read the last Daredevil run it was great and something different from past DD stories. Would love to watch u cover it in your channel.

[@PancakeDiaries]

What it called?

[@oldwonderful]

@@PancakeDiaries Daredevil (2019) by Chip Zdarsky 😁

[@PancakeDiaries]

@@oldwonderful thanks... I need to see if it's the one I was checking out. Never read much of DD but the artwork was just captivating and gave a dark noir action feel. Thanks again

[@Agg1E91]

KingPin is essentially budget Dr. Doom. Always scheming and planning. Always several steps ahead. But just at the ground level.

[@numinous123]

Nah... Kingpin is just Kingpin. Dr. Doom is on another level altogether. Kingpin will send thugs to take you down... Doom would send a robot army, claim diplomatic immunity for all the damage he's done, then send a horde of demons, or warp reality or.... well, with Dr. Doom, anything is possible.

[@XHero220]

This is such a good idea but they really drop the ball on the delivery of this story.

[@DearBoi-mg2fb]

So basically kingpin became Amanda Waller! LoL

[@Ron-ep3zl]

One of the most feared, dangerous and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe, usually depicted as New York City's crime overlord, the Kingpin was introduced as an adversary of Spider-Man, but later went on to be the archenemy of Daredevil, as well as a recurring foe of the Punisher,and his adoptive daughter Echo. Kingpin is a great adversary.

[@Peterkrack]

Kingpin in the thumbnail has gru face

[@devilneji]

i love the look cap gives miles at @10:10

[@justsomejerseydevilwithint4606]

No super heroes, huh? What about supervillains _that hate you,_ Kingpin?

[@lykonasher5439]

Please Cover The Uncanny X-Force story. It's my favorite Marvel Story and has my favorite Marvel Characters in it (Deadpool, Psylocke & Wolverine) you mentioned it and it's a firm yes from me if that means anything lol. Love your videos. Been a fan since you did the Mr. Sinister background back in the day.

[@chasemauldin3345]

Hey Rob, I’m trying to streamline my approach to reading comics by going digital. I have enough paperback volumes and omnibus’ to fill a small library by now and my wife is not digging the idea of adding to it. What’s your recommendation as far as digital apps/services?

[@CableFF7Forever]

Can we agree that Daredevil is the most consistently well written character in Marvel? Like honestly since the late 80's has there been a bad Daredevil run? Yeah I mean Shadowland was a bit hit and miss but it's still alright

[@Kelticfury]

Does daredevil count as a "super" hero or is he a vigilante like Batman? I am not caught up on what his origin story is these days. For all I know they could have turned him into a mutant.

[@disappointing8213]

Do you still do the beyond omega level series? I really loved that one.

[@skylerbranch8622]

Every one is wearing blood red while captain American does the dirty work lol

[@KdinIsHere]

I think Devils Reign and Marvel's Gang War combined would be good for the MCU

[@OharaRiley]

This guy is so enthusiastic 😂😂🤣🤣😅😅

[@Agentshadowolf]

It seems like the ending of the Echo Disney+ show setup for this very story

[@jimszalewski2842]

I love that this references Emperor Doom!

[@cyprusmiraque]

I really, REALLY need to see more coverage of the Miles comics

[@willbrashear]

I do like this idea but it's still feels like civil war all over. They need to come up with better comics and have better ideas than destroying our heroes over the years.

[@maldor56]

Destroying our hero’s 😂 grow up

[@FreddieLane9001]

Luke cage love And the Captain Carrot is a SuperBunny line lol I love u rob

[@dj_justanotheruser_yt]

Captain America isn't a super hero he's a War hero

[@howdoyoudoit3499]

He is a lab rat.... Period...

[@Ahanka]

Been waiting for this drop from you 😂

[@elijahdubois7902]

Imagine some of those stuff in this story happens in the MCU.

[@dionstewart7394]

Honestly if done right, Netflix now Disney Fisk would work really well with a standalone show covering him using dirty tactics to run for mayor. Imagine the Defenders or at least Daredevil trying to stop him from winning but Fisk framing him to look bad as calculated as he is.

[@gilbertjimenez9853]

Just saw that Dakken and Wolverine are coming together, which is awesome, but could you run down Dakken's history for us?

[@Mr.Starpop]

Marvel's Champons is really fun imo

[@noahmi09]

God I love daredevil comics so much

[@Redahoge10]

Elektra's DareDevil outfit looks way cooler than her usual old outfit.