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- In the post-credits scene of the Marvel movie Echo, Kingpin is running for mayor of New York City.
- Kingpin inspired him to run after watching a television program discussing the need for a fighter to be the next mayor.
- The scene confirms Kingpin’s storyline in Daredevil: Rebirth, which is based on the Marvel Comics storyline.
Marvel’s echo The post-credits scene following Episode 5’s “Maya” sets the stage for the future of an important street-level character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Phase 4 Derivatives eagle eye exhibit, echo It tells the story of deaf Choctaw hero Maya Lopez who returns home after attempting to murder Wilson Fisk, aka Kingpin. In her hometown of Tamaha, Oklahoma, Maya wages war against Kingpin’s New York empire while reconnecting with her family after nearly 20 years of estrangement. Everything changes when the Kingpin shows up at Tamaha and confronts Maya, who has discovered her ancestral powers.
The battle between Kingpin and Maya was essentially a draw, with Maya using her healing powers on Fisk to help him overcome some of the trauma he suffered as a child that led him to murder his father. The Kingpin and his men escape the Choctaw ceremony, and Maya is free to be with her family.this echo The ending leaves room for future storylines, with a post-credits scene clearly setting up another upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe show.
Related Echo: Maya Lopez’s Powers and Comic History Explained Maya Lopez aka Echo is a major street-level character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a tragic past and some connections to major Marvel heroes and villains .
What happened in the post-credits scene of Marvel’s “Echo”
this echo The post-credits scene begins with the Kingpin aboard his private jet, which was seen earlier this season in episode four when Maya refused to go home to New York with him. Presumably, the Kingpin was on his way back to New York, taking care of business matters with the help of a woman who appeared to be his assistant. Once he ordered the assembly of all “Number of heads remaining“That way he can”Stabilize the situation,” Fisk turned his attention to television, which depicted two political commentators discussing the New York City mayoral race.
Reporters are talking about how there is no clear frontrunner in this race.People on TV said the people of New York want “a warrior” As their mayor, help solve the city’s problems and even speak “bare-knuckle brawler“It is needed.” asked one of them, “Is that candidate still there?” Fisk watched, leaning forward with interest, clearly considering whether to run for the next mayor of New York City.
Kingpin inspired to run for mayor of New York City
TV Shows Fisk Watched on the Plane echo The post-credits scene is clearly set up for Kingpin’s run for mayor of New York City. Although Wilson Fisk has always been a public figure, he has generally portrayed himself as a businessman rather than a political candidate. Given what people were saying on TV about needing someone who wasn’t afraid to fight for the people of New York and challenge the establishment, it was clear that Kingpin thought he was the perfect candidate. Although viewers didn’t see the Kingpin actually race, Vincent D’Onofrio’s performance in the final moments of the scene suggested that Fisk was planning a run.
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Release date January 9, 2024
Actors Chask Spencer, Zahn McClarnon, Graham Greene, Alaqua Cox, Cody Lightning, Charlie Cox, Tantu Cardinal, Devry Jacobs, Vincent D’Onofrio
Season 1
Screenwriters Amy Rardin, Marion Dayre Streaming services Disney+, Hulu
Director Sydney Freeland
Who was the “leader” Kingpin was referring to?
Before Kingpin began watching discussions about the New York City mayoral race, he was coordinating with aides what he would need to do upon returning to the city. The only command the audience hears him issue is with “Number of heads remaining,” which is presumably the remaining head of his organization. Earlier this season echoLater, Maya blew up an armory in the Fisk Empire and took away a large number of his weapons. Since the Kingpin largely ruled his criminal empire out of fear, and was thought to be dead after Maya shot him in the eye, it’s likely that Fisk intended to stabilize his organization upon his return and its control over the city.
How the post-credits scene of ‘Echo’ shaped Kingpin in ‘Daredevil: Rebirth’
Serving the people of New York.“
Now echo The post-credits scene appears to confirm all speculation and confirms that Kingpin will indeed be running for mayor of New York City during the campaign Daredevil: Rebirth. With Fisk’s deal with Maya seemingly over, the post-credits scene sets up his next storyline in the Marvel Universe as King and focuses his attention on New York. This will undoubtedly see him restart his long-running battle with Daredevil for control of the city.
also, echo The post-credits scene appears to establish Kingpin as a figure similar to President Donald Trump, as the former US president initially ran his campaign on the idea that the country needed someone who wasn’t a typical politician.commentator’s approach echo Talk of New York City needing someone other than the usual political candidates seemed reminiscent of Trump’s 2016 campaign, leading viewers to draw obvious parallels between Kingpin and Trump.It’s unclear whether this theme will continue into Daredevil: Rebirthbut it seems possible.
Will the creative changes in Daredevil: Rebirth affect Kingpin’s storyline?
In late 2023, reports surfaced that Marvel had fired writers and directors Daredevil: Rebirth And production was shut down due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The reason, reportedly, was that the footage, and the resulting show, didn’t sit well with top Marvel Studios executives, including Kevin Feige.Marvel has since introduced Loki Season 2 directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are said to have used some previously filmed scenes and episodes.So it seems like the creative change won’t affect the overall storyline Daredevil: Rebirthso it should still describe Kingpin’s mayoral campaign and tenure.
Kingpin running for mayor adapts Marvel comic storyline
In the comics, Wilson Fisk ran for mayor of New York City and ultimately won. Once in office, he used his position to wage war on vigilantes, including calling for Daredevil’s arrest. Matt Murdock decided to accept the position of Fisk’s deputy mayor, hoping to use the position to bring down Fisk. When a Hand attack leaves the Kingpin in a coma, Matt becomes the city’s acting mayor until Fisk recovers. Afterward, Matt resigned as deputy mayor but made Fisk promise to end the war with the vigilantes.
It’s unclear how much that storyline will include Daredevil: Rebirth. Netflix Daredevil The TV show introduced the Hand as villains, but the organization has yet to be mentioned in the Marvel Universe. At the very least, Kingpin will likely become the mayor of New York City in the Marvel Universe, while Matt Murdock will have to contend with Fisk as both a lawyer and Daredevil.
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When will Echo return to the MCU?
Although echo The post-credits scene is obviously setting the stage for Kingpin’s MCU return. Daredevil: Rebirth, Maya Lopez’s future remains uncertain. Echo hasn’t been confirmed to appear in any upcoming Marvel movies or shows, but given her relationship with Kingpin, it seems possible she’ll appear in Daredevil: Rebirth. After all, Maya did fight Daredevil in Daredevil . echo Episode 1, so she knows something about the demons of Hell’s Kitchen and might be willing to lend a hand against her uncle.
That said, Maya may choose to stay in Oklahoma for a while, building a potential echo Season 2, if Marvel Studios decides to continue the TV series’ exploration of the character.The Mayans may also appear in the upcoming Avengers movie Avengers: Kang Dynasty or Avengers: Secret Wars. The Avengers will need all the help they can get as both will see Earth’s Mightiest Heroes take on a multiverse war, and Echo has proven himself to be a formidable warrior with powerful abilities. So while it remains to be seen when or if Maya will return to the Marvel Universe, echo The post-credits scene really sets the stage for another upcoming Marvel series.