Warning: This article contains spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again.
Foggy Nelson returns to theMCUafter his tragicDaredevil: Born Againappearance in a wild new theory that brings back one of the most powerful and mysterious Infinity Stones. Following its massive creative overhaul,Daredevil: Born Againthankfully marked the return of Deborah Ann Woll and Elden Henson, who played Karen Page andFranklin “Foggy” Nelson in Netflix’sDaredevilseries. However, Henson’s Foggy Nelson, Matt Murdock’s legal partner and best friend, was only brought back so that he could meet his shocking fate on-screen.
The opening sequence ofDaredevil: Born Again’spremiere saw Foggy Nelson meet his demise at the hands ofWilson Bethel’s returning sharp-shooting villain, Bullseye. Foggy’s death was originally supposed to occur off-screen, so while it was still devastating to lose his presence in the series, at least we got to see Elden Henson briefly back in the role, paying homage to his remarkable Defenders Saga career.While Foggy could, of course, remain dead inDaredevil: Born Again, there has been rising speculation about his possible return, leading to some unorthodox theories.
MCU Theory Suggests Daredevil: Born Again Just Reintroduced The Soul Stone To The MCU
The Soul Stone First Appeared In The MCU In 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War
Daredevil: Born Againepisode 5, “With Interest,” explored a self-contained story which saw Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock taking on bank robbers who intended to steal an orange diamond worth millions of dollars from a safe deposit box. This episode will presumably have little impact on the remainder of the Phase 5 series, though a new theory posed by Aidan Kelley ofCollidersuggests this small-scale storyline could be very important indeed.Kelley suggests the orange diamond inBorn Againepisode 5 could be a version of the MCU’s Soul Stone.
First seen inAvengers: Infinity Warand last seen inEndgame, theSoul Stone is different to the other Infinity Stones.While the others can be collected with ease, the Soul Stone demands payment in the form of a loved one, a soul for a soul. The Infinity Stone also seems to provide access to another dimension, Soulworld, where the souls of those lost can presumably be stored, such as Gamora and Morgan Stark inEndgame’sdeleted scene. The Soul Stone is the least explored Infinity Stone, so Marvel could benefit from bringing it back.
Marvel Studios Has Explored The Soul Stone Much Less Than The Other Infinity Stones
To retain the mystery surrounding the Soul Stone, Marvel Studios chose not to introduce and develop it prior toAvengers: Infinity WarandEndgame. Conversely, all the other Infinity Stones had a great deal of attention, with the likes of the Space and Mind Stone even debuting as early as the MCU’s Phase 1. WhileAvengers: Endgamesaw theInfinity Stones destroyed by Thanos,it would be great to see the Soul Stone brought back, giving Marvel a chance to better explain its capabilities and reveal exactly how powerful it really is.
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In Marvel Comics, theSoul Stone is unique among the Infinity Gems, as it has sentience, which allows it to collect souls and trap them inside Soul World. The Soul Stone also grants its user power over life and death, which could have proved crucial in the MCU had the Infinity Stone been explored in more detail. Thanos, Smart Hulk and Iron Man all failed to use the Soul Stone to the fullest of its power, but perhaps Matt Murdock’s Daredevil could be the first if this wild MCU theory turns out to be true.
The Soul Stone Provides A Way For Foggy Nelson To Return After His Tragic Daredevil: Born Again Death
There Have Been Calls For Foggy Nelson To Return Despite His Death
While it may seem outlandish, the possible appearance of the Soul Stone inDaredevil: Born Again, somehow returned after its destruction inAvengers: Endgame, could provide Foggy Nelson with a way to return to the MCU.Foggy’s death inBorn Again’spremiere was a huge shock to audiences and a blow to the series, so there have been calls for Marvel to somehow reverse this harrowing event. There has been speculation thatFoggy may have faked his death, or could be resurrected similarly to Elektra inThe Defenders, but the Soul Stone’s return creates another opportunity.
1 Detail From 7 Years Ago Makes Daredevil: Born Again’s Huge Death Even More Confusing
There have been deaths aplenty in Daredevil: Born Again so far, but the biggest one is even more confusing when considering a 7-year-old detail.
DuringDaredevil: Born Againepisode 5, Matt Murdock saw flashes of Foggy’s life and death, which could easily have been connected to his proximity to the orange gem, which could turn out to be the Soul Stone.Foggy’s soul could be trapped in Soulworld, which was glimpsed after Thanos snapped his fingers inInfinity War, allowing the Mad Titan to see his adoptive daughter, Gamora. If this is the case, which does seem unlikely, Matt Murdock could enter Soulworld inDaredevil: Born Againand bring Foggy Nelson’s soul back into the MCU.
