In the world of superhero comics, few sidekicks are as memorable as Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, the right-hand man to Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil. Foggy is Matt's partner at their law firm, in addition to being his most trusted confidant. Since his introduction in 1964, Foggy has been a staple of the Marvel Comics universe, and his character has been brought back from the dead multiple times. This is a common occurrence in the world of superhero comics, where death is rarely, truly permanent. In the pages of Marvel Comics, Foggy has been killed and brought back to life on multiple occasions, and it's a fascinating aspect of the character that has been explored in various storylines. One of the most notable instances of Foggy's death was in the 1998 storyline where Matt Murdock was in prison following some shenanigans involving Kingpin. During this time, Foggy stood by his side, but it led to his passing. However, it was later revealed that Vanessa Fisk, a character familiar to MCU fans, placed him in the witness protection program as part of a plan to get revenge on both Kingpin and Daredevil. This fake-out death or revival after one's death is not uncommon in superhero comics. Superman famously died for real in "The Death of Superman," but he didn't stay that way. Similarly, Henry Cavill's Superman met his maker in the DC Extended Universe movie "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," only to return in its sequel, "Justice League." Marvel has also given many of its heroes and villains the same treatment, and it can make one wonder if death even matters in the MCU. The stakes never entirely feel real, and it's a fascinating aspect of the character that has been explored in various storylines. In the case of Foggy Nelson, no matter how real his death felt in "Daredevil: Born Again," there's almost nothing that Marvel Studios couldn't undo, assuming it felt compelled to do so. This raises a deeper question: Will we see Elden Henson as Foggy again in the MCU in anything other than a flashback? "Daredevil: Born Again" is promising a Defenders reunion in Season 3 with a lot on the table. Adding Foggy back into the mix would only make it feel all the more important to fans of this corner of the MCU. It would also negate some of what's transpired in the time since Foggy's on-screen death, and it's a fascinating aspect of the character that has been explored in various storylines. Marvel's comics have provided a rough roadmap for Marvel Studios Kevin Feige and Co. to follow, if they so choose. "Daredevil: Born Again" is streaming now on Disney+.
