The latest episodes of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 arrived on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, bringing more action, courtroom drama, and plenty of hidden nods for eagle-eyed fans. Episodes 2 and 3 dive deeper into Mayor Wilson Fisk’s crackdown on vigilantes while Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock struggles to fight back both as a lawyer and as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. With so much happening, it is easy to miss the clever references sprinkled throughout. Here are five notable Easter eggs from episodes 2 and 3 that you probably missed.
The Superman Underwear Joke Hides in Plain Sight
Episode 2 features a quick but sharp reference to DC’s biggest hero. A bystander mocks Anti-Vigilante Task Force officers outside a hospital, asking if they plan to start wearing their underwear on the outside too. The line directly points to Superman’s iconic red trunks, a costume detail that has been part of the character since Action Comics 1 in 1938. The joke also connects to Batman, Wolverine, and even Daredevil himself, who all wore similar trunks at some point in comic history.
This is not the first time the MCU has mentioned DC characters. Eternals had a child call Ikaris “Superman” on television, and director Chloé Zhao confirmed that Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige approved the line. The reference serves as a fun reminder that DC comics exist as fiction within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Gets a Surprise Name-Drop
Episode 1 of Season 2 included a reference that connects directly to the larger MCU. During a conversation between General Attorney Steverud and Wilson Fisk, Mr. Charles, played by Matthew Lillard, walks in and suggests the attorney answer his ringing phone. Steverud mentions the name “Miss de Fontaine,” confirming that Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ shady CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is pulling strings behind the scenes.
Valentina previously appeared in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Thunderbolts*. Showrunner Dario Scardapane told MovieWeb that Mr. Charles was written as “somebody who lives in the Val world,” and hinted that this connection could lead to future storylines involving the character. The reference suggests Valentina may have been using Fisk’s Red Hook port to move illegal weapons, making her involvement in the season more significant.
A Deep Cut to Daredevil Issue 468 Hints at Foggy’s Fate
One of the most emotional moments in Episode 2 involves a subtle comic book callback that may explain what happened to Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson. The number 468 appears prominently next to the Nelson, Murdock and Page sign early in the episode. In Daredevil issue 468, Foggy visits Matt in jail and is stabbed by inmates. Matt hears Foggy’s heart stop, mirroring what happened in the Season 2 premiere.
In the comics, Foggy survives and goes into witness protection after being revived on the operating table. With Elden Henson confirmed to return later in Season 2, this reference strongly suggests the show is following that comic storyline. The number is not random—it is a direct nod to the issue where Foggy’s “death” turned out to be a fake-out.
Spider-Man Gets Mentioned as Fisk Names His Targets
Mayor Fisk’s speech in Episode 2 calls out several vigilantes by description. He says New York does not need “a gun-toting vigilante who wears a skull mask on his chest” (the Punisher), “a man who dresses in a spider outfit” (Spider-Man), or “a guy who wears devil horns” (Daredevil). This marks the first time Fisk has openly acknowledged Spider-Man’s existence in the MCU.
While many fans hoped for a team-up between the two street-level heroes, Spider-Man cannot appear in live-action Disney+ shows due to Sony owning the long-form live-action rights. Marvel’s Head of TV, Brad Winderbaum, confirmed this limitation earlier in 2025. However, the reference keeps the door open for a possible meeting in future films, especially with Fisk established as a threat to both characters.
Sister Maggie’s Absence Gets Explained with a Netflix Callback
Episode 2 reveals what happened to Sister Maggie, Matt Murdock’s mother who played a major role in the original Netflix series’ third season. Bullseye visits a church looking for her, only to learn she is spending a year in Rome on sabbatical. The character, played by Joanne Whalley, has not appeared in Born Again, and this explanation clarifies why.
The scene also references the Netflix show’s timeline, reminding viewers of the deep history between these characters. Sister Maggie was a nun who gave Matt up for adoption as a baby and later reunited with him during the events of Daredevil Season 3. Her absence in Season 2 gives Matt one less support system as Fisk tightens his grip on the city.
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The Punisher Tattoo on Corrupt Cops
During Episode 2, viewers see an officer with a Punisher skull tattoo when Matt follows Powell to find Nicky Torres. This mirrors a storyline from the 2018 Punisher comic run by Matthew Rosenberg, where corrupt police officers started idolizing Frank Castle and killing people they believed were guilty without evidence. The detail sets up Jon Bernthal’s eventual return as Frank Castle later in the season, as he will likely take issue with people misusing his symbol.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 releases new episodes every Tuesday on Disney+. With eight episodes scheduled, the season runs until May 5, 2026.
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