Zohran Mamdani Or Matt Murdock? Internet Loses It Over NYC Mayor's Uncanny Resemblance To Marvel's Daredevil

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Mamdani might not wear a mask or swing across rooftops, but the internet seems convinced he’s New York’s very ''own superhero.'' The newly elected mayor has become the subject of a viral meme after social media users noticed his uncanny resemblance to actor Charlie Cox, who famously plays Marvel’s ''Daredevil.''An Instagram post comparing Mamdani and Cox has set the internet abuzz, with many pointing out how strikingly similar they look — from their smile lines to the slightly squinted eyes. “If not Daredevil, why Matt Murdock shape?” read the witty caption accompanying the photo.

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The comments section soon turned into a playful crossover moment between politics and pop culture. “Daredevil saving NYC in a different way, different timeline,” joked one user. Another quipped, “Bro defeated the Fisk and became the mayor himself.” A third added, “Bro’s gonna fix the Hell’s Kitchen.”It’s easy to see why the comparison resonates. In the Marvel universe, Daredevil — also known as Matt Murdock — is a lawyer by day and a vigilante by night, protecting the people of Hell’s Kitchen while standing up for justice and human rights. Mamdani, in real life, mirrors that duality in his own way.At 34, he’s both a smiling mayor and a tireless advocate — fighting for affordable housing, immigrant rights, and religious freedom. Just like the fictional hero at the heart of New York’s comic book universe, Mamdani too operates from the city’s core — the financial and cultural centre of America. The only difference? While Daredevil fights with his fists, Mamdani’s weapon of choice is his words — sometimes delivered with a smile, sometimes with a smirk.