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A question of identity spices the superhero pot
Kadeem Simmonds on comics

AS WE get to grips with the ending of The Defenders Season 1, Marvel continues to lead the way in regards to entertaining television shows and superior storylines in the comic world.

Those who star in The Defenders, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron First and Luke Cage have some of the better stories around.

But, over the last 18 months, Daredevil has been most spectacular.

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