Who Dies in Daredevil: Born Again? Shocking Death Explained

The highly anticipated return of Daredevil in Born Again has left fans reeling with its explosive premiere. The revival, now streaming on Disney+, brought back the same intensity and violence that made the Netflix series a fan favorite by killing off a beloved character. So, who dies in Episode 1 of Daredevil: Born Again? Here’s a lowdown on who, when, and why.

Who dies in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1 and who is the killer?

Fans had feared the worst, and their concerns were justified, as Foggy Nelson meets a tragic end in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1.

What starts as a joyful celebration at Josie’s Bar quickly turns into a nightmare. Foggy, along with Matt Murdock and Karen Page, enjoys a rare moment of happiness, unaware of the lurking danger. As the trio revels in their success, Foggy receives a frantic call from a client who confesses to betraying him.

Moments later, Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, aka Bullseye, takes aim, and fans get their answer of who dies in Daredevil: Born Again. As Foggy steps out of the bar, a sniper bullet pierces his chest, ending his life instantly. The assassin nearly takes out Karen as well, but Daredevil intervenes, engaging in a brutal fight with Bullseye.

Now, many must be wondering why Bullseye killed Foggy? Bullseye’s return appears to be fueled by vengeance. His attack suggests he is determined to emotionally dismantle Matt Murdock, targeting those closest to him. So, he possibly killed Foggy to lure Daredevil out and hit him where it hurts the most. Foggy’s death sets a dark tone for Daredevil: Born Again, leaving Matt in an emotional and psychological war.

Does Foggy die in the Daredevil comics?

The FBI faked Foggy Nelson’s death in the comics.

Foggy was seemingly killed by prison inmates in Daredevil #82 when he went to visit Matt Murdock, who was behind bars at the time. Since Matt was locked up, he was powerless to save his best friend.

However, this was later revealed to be a ruse. If Daredevil: Born Again is taking inspiration from this storyline, there is a possibility that Foggy could return later in the series.