Dont be embarrassed. ends Monday March 6! Matt feels like bouncing on the spot. Punch no thats more of a flail, though a flail directed at a nose that cracks under his hand, causing a flash of heat in his knuckles that Matt pushes aside as much as he can. Excuse me if I dont believe you.. You, he says to the Black Widow, think Im incompetent because my skills are different to yours. This somehow gets a laugh out of her partner even as Matt finds his ability to breathe has suddenly been reduced again. Clint waves as he passes but doesnt move. Silence drops over the room, smothering and heavy. For a moment he pauses and listens to Hawkeye make the call. They end up in a tangle of limbs on Foggys floor but hey, Matts through the window and inside so hell give Foggy the victory hell probably want here. Making a note to warn Foggy and have him read over the list for something Matts fingers - and thank goodness for the fact the lists are handwritten - missed, Matt goes to grab a few hours sleep before work. Rest for a second? Bit of trouble two blocks away. Published Mar 9, 2021. When last we checked in with our heroes in Avengers #82, "Hostage!" And you said you can hear every television, radio and clock in Hells Kitchen. Daredevil! Steve calls and Matt completes his turn with a sigh. Yours too. Matts not willing to talk. Time 5 - Thor "Friend daredevil" Thor boomed "greetings" . Angry Cleaning - a Daredevil fic based solely on previews, and for a while, one of the only Daredevil fics on AO3 Youre not okay., Youd say that if you were dying. Sounds are bouncing off the glass along the hallway, the weird echoes this causes making his already swaying world a confusing mess of noise. He has to do it. Matts being ungenerous though. He continues trying to sit up and hears Banners sigh. marvel fics that make my heart do this twisty thing, Books to absolutely reread like a thousand times, a collection of every marvel fic ive ever read, Marvel Percy Jackson and Harry Potter favorites. Brian Cronin: But yeah, it then ended on a wokka wokka bit. It was clearly labelled, you should have had no problems activating the alarm instead of turning the lights off. Her heart is a touch faster than usual, something Matts sure means shes furious and her tone has a mild note of confusion. Of course, to his displeasure, the Hydra assholes hes beating on seem equally as reluctant to talk. Who does in these days? Clint snaps back, but with a hint of laughter in his voice. CBR Senior Writer Brian Cronin has been writing professionally about comic books for over fifteen years now at CBR (primarily with his Comics Should Be Good series of columns, including Comic Book Legends Revealed). Bursting through the doorway, Matt throws his stick with the uncanny precision that Stick relentlessly drilled into him. You should always know your way to where your home is. He is the singer of Sam and Cat's favorite band of the same name. card as a thanks for what hed done. But its only a few streets over. And even more careful the next. Has there been any other time besides once though? Please dont let them kill you. Not everyone is. Yeah, hes trying to bond. He can smell papers on the desk to the right; probably important. Just because I choose to act outside the law doesnt mean I condone others disregarding procedure and basic privacy laws., You know, for an illiterate guy, you have a way with words. Starks words feel like a blow and Matt turns his head away. And New York. He can do it. But Matt doesnt hear the way Clint sighs as he leaves nor the start of his phone call. Promise, Falcon says and the relief steals the last of Matts fighting power. Matt wishes that the Avenger's assumptions about his seeming inability to read the written word did something as benign as making an ass of him and them. No, Matt says simply and refuses to say more, leading to a long and very awkward silence. Of course, Matt didnt factor in the Avengers and their secret, collective ability to generate chaos and suffering on a level Matt can barely imagine. Whered you see it?, I didnt. Besides, Foggy had read the funniest and most interesting files hed found out to Matt. Captain, he says and feels Steve pause, his sigh like a roaring wind in Matts ears. But well hes not one to ask for help but when its freely given it might be rude to refuse. Youre about Clints height, Ill grab some of his clothes. Avengers: How Daredevil Earned His Place Among Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Batman Is Stealing A Move From Daredevil For His Next Mission, Captain America Finally Explains Why He Let Wolverine Join the Avengers, DC Confirms the Full Power of Flash's Time Travel Abilities, Batman Is Officially DC's New Superman (After Taking Clark's Powers), X-Men's Most Underrated Member is Secretly One Of Marvel's Deadliest Heroes. The Avengers think Matt cant read. But 50th and 12th is underlined so that might be important. Matt smiles internally at his cunning and nods. It wrenches at his shoulder, but he gets a grip on its railing. Dozen men at most, looking for a quick buck.. I dont do debriefs, Matt growls as he walks into the room theyre still using as headquarters, followed by the politely insistent Steve. What people think of him doesn't matter . I may have fought alongside an Avenger tonight.. Yeah! I have to ask why you think Google wouldnt have an answer? Ongoing. The other officer groans. He can smell the faint scent of copper but its probably from the men he beat up. In an almost coordinated movement every person in the room is on their feet and stumbling towards Matt; their progress only hampered by the presence of the table in the centre of the room. And Other Comic Book Legends Revealed and Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? If they all do, Matt can definitely work with this. I think there's a moment where Clint shows off his marksman skills with firearms, and then says he can do better with a bow. I might not be able to hear you sometimes, Clint says and Matt pauses a step behind him, but I can see your shadow., Matt laughs and takes a seat beside him. Oh hey, you did get Hornhead here, Stark says, twisting in his chair. Thats important to sighted people right? Even if Matt wasnt a lawyer whose entire livelihood is words, hed know hes only lying to himself. Any close?. Even when Matt was knee deep in lies to him, Foggy could tell what Matt was thinking. Just a rumour.. Disbelieving silence greets Matts words. Bookish Matt Murdock pushes a man clear of an oncoming truck but is blinded when he lands in an unknown radioactive substance. avengers think daredevil is illiteratechaska community center day pass. Completely unremarkable in every way. Go ahead, Steve says but theres a note in his voice that makes Matt want to raise his shoulders and leave. And all of you somehow think you know whats best for me despite knowing near nothing about me. Protecting the baby, Squirrel Girl stays hidden until she hears a polite knock on the door followed by a voice asking if shes okay. The Black Panther Is the Only Avenger To Get Daredevil's 'I'm Blind!'. Like Matt should be incapable of collecting information if he cant read. Hes pretty sure hes the only person here getting the full story. You. Therefore he doesnt see Matt remove his hand and slip the comm into his pocket with his phone. They think you'reilliterate. Silver lining and all that. I don't even know how close I got it to what the OP wanted but it is a monster anyway. Brian Cronin: I can imagine everyone laughing at Black Panther's comment and then a freeze frame, Eileen Gonzalez: : "A Miller-Boyett Production", Brian Cronin: I can imagine the audience first "Awwww"ing, Brian Cronin: At the comments about how they should have all stuck together in the first place. Matt tracks them to the other roof and Falcon returns a moment later, to take the Black Widow as well. Your aids are working. This is "From a Different Point of View," a feature where I discuss a comic book series with another writer. Looked up a few files related to you for me., Fire races through Matt at Stark careless disregard for the law he loves and whose spirit he defends with his blood and fists. Im perfectly capable of reading. With that last grenade lobbed, Matt stumbles to the elevator. I might also have some files; from that Hydra base last week. Falcon grabs Hawkeye and takes off too. Its a familiar scent to Matt, after all his years working in various office like situations. Oh and this will bring up a picture of the word because Ive heard thats a way people learn. avengers think daredevil is illiterate. By Brian Cronin. Lifting his head and shoulders causes something sharp and painful to race through him and for a moment the stale room vanishes and he is on Claires soft couch, her gentle hands trying to keep him still. Thanks for the information. Right. 4 Daredevil. Slowly he moves towards it, vaguely annoyed at the strong smell of glue and metal. Perfect. Its that note that seems to say Im letting you speak but my expectations are low. And we at Pasons Group of Companies believe in delivering the same. Yes but Matt has no way of accessing it unless he gets Foggy or Claire to read it and thats only going to take time he doesnt have. Eileen Gonzalez: : With some super on-the-nose dialogue from Daredevil. What are you going to do with him?. Aware hes having no impact on this battle as Captain America is more than holding his own, Matt works this way through the shadows to a corner of the warehouse. - are sitting on one side of a table, Falcon and the Black Widow at the other. He knows the route to where hes going by heart for any level of the city he chooses to use. Take it anyway, Stark says, putting the briefcase at Matts feet as his gauntlets slip onto his hands. Again, she hardly makes a sound as she jumps onto the fire escape of the banks building, then carefully works her way along the window sill of the floor above the window she may have indicated. Matt knows everyone is staring at him, the heat of their gazes boring into him but he just holds his heavy head as high as he can and waits. The Black Widow doesnt trust him to watch her back? Daredevil left a note, Matt hears one of the officers say, from his hiding resting place on the roof above the crime scene. With . No killing. Theres no lie in his heart and Matt slowly nods. . No one has bothered to talk to me for longer than a minute. Not that Matt would let them talk to him for longer than a minute anyway, but they dont have to know that. This must be the most confident marksman hes ev-. So Iron Man, Black Widow and one other? More information is good and its not like hes going to engage. Steve who moved down the hallway in the space of a stumble. Im not sure the police can hold him., Carefully Matt moves so hes between Hawkeye and the trafficker and close enough to make firing a bow difficult. But casting news suggests he will reappear in Hawkeye, She-Hulk, or Spider-Man: No Way . Not only was he able to protect Danielle Cage from the forces of HYDRA, but he would later help the team take on Norman Osborn and his newly reformed Dark Avengers squad, and hed fight alongside them during Avengers vs X-Men. The whole appeal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that it is a universe, one that encompasses movies and TV shows on a scale never . If Daredevil needs to warn the police or deliver someone to them, he goes to Brett. But theres no way for him to tell whats on it without asking for help. Theyre silent as they move, but theres little need to be; Matt can hear that everyone in the building is gathered in the lobby and these offices are all empty. Tony, you let us know if more come later.. Matt feels even guiltier. Matt makes his way to the Mansion, only to find it surrounded by Luke and Jessicas baby, Danielle Cage, along with her nanny, Squirrel Girl, trapped inside. But were not judging. Daredevil, there is a chair there-?. I have issues with reading. Its not a lie; its not a lie, Matt repeats in his head. Obviously, Matt snaps out, spinning back to face the elevator and patting the wall for its button. Come be my hero. Thanks to PipMer for betaing, and Zwaluw for their betaing but also their cheerleading, poking and ableism check. I dont appreciate the doubt when I have something amazing for you., In spite of himself, Matt finds a smile quirking at his lips. Where are you? the Black Widow asks. Okay, I get it. He's worked as a tutor, an editor, and even a salesman in a comic book store. A wild report said a few days ago that Peter Parker (Tom Holland) would be the lead in Kang Dynasty.Having Spider-Man as one of the team leaders in Avengers 5 makes some sense. Oh right, Matt had forgotten about the SHIELD info dump. In their look at Avengers history, CSBG's Eileen and Brian see the Avengers celebrate their victory with Daredevil, but not getting his blind jokes. Grinning at the fact he doesnt have to try and knock out the dozen lights he can hear buzzing by hand, he hits the closer button. The Avengers think Matt can't read. Awareness brings with it pain and a part of Matt shies away, desperate to return to the peace and comfort of the darkness. But then Hawkeye ruins it. Captain America storms in, his apparently obnoxious costume drawing the attention of the ten arguing Hydra grunts in the bottom level of the warehouse. When another week passes with no sign of an Avenger, he feels himself starting to relax. Slowly it comes together and hes left standing - on shaky limbs but standing nonetheless. Hell want to comfort Matt and as nice as that sounds. Barely. Dont thank me yet. Theres a chance its only made it to the police so far but Matts well aware of the effect of rumour and slander. Hes spotted Matt. Clints company almost makes up for the whole, Avengers think Im illiterate and stupid thing. Matt does the only logical thing he can think of. He has written two books about comics for Penguin-Random House Was Superman a Spy? Then hes gone, blaring off into the night sky with a roar of his repulsors. Wouldnt have said anything if Id known.. He doesnt want to be here. No blood in your ears. Theres a car coming this way and Im sure theres no one else using this pier but Hydra.. Take that mask off and Ill get us beer to cel - HOLY SHIT! You dont know your own number, he teases. Matt. Even with everything Steves done, or allowed to happen Matt cant help but want to help his childhood hero. Brian Cronin: "Our special interests kept us from seeing the big picture", Eileen Gonzalez: : The real lesson should be "just listen to Cap, he knows what he's doing. Necessary break time. Matts barely been on the rooftops ten minutes when Tony Stark - in the loud armour he wears - lands on his roof. If youre going to follow me, youll need to be a lot quieter, Matt finally snaps, tired of Hawkeyes ridiculously loud presence on the rooftops behind him. A bit of reading between the li- oh. He needs to be somewhere else. I wouldn't have managed this monster without you guys. Starks too proud for anything else. Whats wrong? When the New Avengers first formed at the start of Brian Michael Bendis New Avengers series, Daredevil was actually there by happenstance. Unless I call, stay out of my city.. Matt is hovering on a rooftop, feeling the temperature drop as the sun sets behind him and listening to the scene below him. Its risky but itll make sure that these monsters end up behind bars tonight without any chance for escape. Eileen Gonzalez: : It leaves the issue feeling a bit unfinished, without a definitive "the end. Theyre all a moment away from shouting at another and no one is even talking to him. While sometimes its all he can do to find a bright side of things, Matts a somewhat optimistic idealist - something hes well aware of even without people continuously pointing it out to him - and that means he can usually find a bright side. You wanna be a hero, you dont get to have a personal life. He sounds weary and defeated but Matt has to bite his tongue to stop himself screaming at him. tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit). Original.. My turn to talk. Murdocks always get up. I thought I asked you to stop helping., You did. Theres guilt in every inch of Steves body; from the way hes holding his shoulders to the soft breaths hes taking. Hes hes not wrong about the missing everything of importance part but it still grates at Matt that its being assumed hes far less competent than he is. Almost everyone has been an Avenger at some point in time. But cant you fake that? Wasnt sure I was still welcome to call you that. Matt tilts his head questioningly and Clint sighs again. Its Hydra alright, Captain America whispers as the car - probably a van - pulls up. They do show during Mark Waid's run that Matt has some perks from when he was an Avenger that he takes advantage of like getting help from Ant-Man and Reed Richards. The smile slides off his face a second later as it begins to dawn on him how badly hes miscalculated here. Okay. Matt thinks before registering what she said about the labels. Youve not lost the right to call me Mike, he finally says. Got a timer Stark. As many times as the two have fought over the years, Daredevil has never truly beaten the Kingpin. Are you going to walk out wearing that?, Banners words cut into Matts mind, a crash of thunder through the clouds in his thoughts. Not for things that affect others. If you can. Their footsteps pound together in Matts head as he resists the temptation to clutch at his ribs. Its the perfect cover. What do you think?, Matt moves his head so hell appear to be glancing from the tablet, to Stark and back again. Sergeant Johnson. But his membership in the Avengers proves that hes never been a man without friends, no matter what persona he tries to portray. Theyre looking for a man who cant read, probably a high school dropout. avengers think Matt can't read; Public Bookmark * None So Blind by prettybirdy979 Fandoms: Daredevil (TV), The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe Teen And Up Audiences; No Archive Warnings Apply; Gen; Someones hands are on his arm, and he blinks as he realises he didnt hear or feel anyone moving. Daredevil finally assembles alongside Earth's Mightiest in New Avengers #16 by Bendis and Mike Deodato as the HYDRA forces and the Red Skull's daughter, Sin, march on the streets of New York. None? Technically every marvel hero and antihero even some foes like sandman is called an avenger since they joined them at one point. Hes telling the truth. Later. Luckily, he was clever enough to find a way to sneak into the place where the Zodiac were holding the Avengers and surreptitiously free the Avengers and then the Avengers just let loose on the Zodiac! Blood falls with him, from the shoulder of the man whose hand was an inch from his throat. Seek and find them before they slaughter our innocents?, Steve shakes his head.