Why Didn’t Bullseye Die in Daredevil: Born Again? New Power Explained

Disney+’s Daredevil: Born Again wasted no time delivering shocking moments in Episode 1. While the tragic death of Foggy Nelson stunned fans, another jaw-dropping scene involved Daredevil throwing Bullseye off a rooftop. However, unlike Foggy, Bullseye survived the deadly fall. How did he make it out alive? The answer lies in his new power.

Bullseye’s new power explains why he didn’t die in Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1

Daredevil: Born Again Episode 1 delivered a jaw-dropping moment when Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, hurled his nemesis Bullseye off a rooftop. While many assumed this would be the end of the villain, Bullseye miraculously survived because of his new powers. This survival isn’t just luck—it’s tied to a significant upgrade in his physical durability, all thanks to the Cogmium steel reinforcement in his body. 

In the original Daredevil series, Bullseye, also known as Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, was left broken and battered after a brutal confrontation with Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin. The latter had broken his spine, leaving him nearly dead. However, Daredevil intervened, saving Dex’s life. 

The next time viewers see Bullseye, he’s undergoing experimental spinal surgery performed by Dr. Kenji Oyama. This procedure isn’t just about repairing his spine—it involves grafting his bones with a rare metal called Cogmium steel. Bullseye’s new power is a nod to the comics, where his bones are reinforced with adamantium, the same indestructible metal bonded to Wolverine’s skeleton.

In Daredevil: Born Again, the show subtly hints that Bullseye’s survival is due to this metal augmentation, aka new powers. While he doesn’t possess Wolverine’s healing factor, the Cogmium steel makes his bones far more durable than those of an ordinary human. This explains how he survived the fall and reappeared in court a year later, seemingly unscathed.

As Daredevil: Born Again continues, fans can expect Bullseye’s new powers making him a villain to look out for and pushing Daredevil to his limits.