Considering how much the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of New York City is a hotbed for superhero activity on the film side of things, it’s a shame that the major events unfolding on the television side don’t get as much emphasis as they should. The first two seasons of Daredevil: Born Again depict the ascension of career criminal Wilson Fisk to the realm of politics, winning the seat of mayor, much to the chagrin of his longtime vigilante nemesis Daredevil. Such a radical shift of the status quo would surely have rippled out beyond Hell’s Kitchen into the wider universe (and in the source material, it very much does), but as shown by the teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the Kingpin’s newfound office and the anti-vigilante legislation he championed don’t seem like it’ll have many repercussions outside of Born Again.
And now, after last night’s season finale, Wilson Fisk is officially out of office, deposed after the reveal of Daredevil’s secret identity, lost him the support of the courts, and a civilian riot lost him the support of the people. The trailer for Brand New Day also seems to have revealed that Wilson’s former Chief of Staff, Sheila Rivera, will be taking over for him as interim mayor until such a time as a new mayor can be elected. It’s an interesting twist of fate, one that promises to get even more intriguing with the return of the Defenders next season, a team that includes a certain hometown Harlem hero who served as NYC’s mayor in a recent Marvel Comics storyline.
