This should really be on the FAQ. I think this sub gets this question like every month at least. You can go $1 to the search bar and look for daredevil (or matt murdock, or cosplay etc) but the usual answer is "its fine, use a prop cane, don't pretend to be blind"

Also why is it ALWAYS Matt? Why don't we ever get people asking about Geordi, or Toph, or Chirrut Îmwe, or Kenshi, or Blind Mag, or Shakaste, or Mama Odie?

Cosplaying a fave character who’s blind, awesome. However, please don’t use a real cane. Get something that looks like a prop, maybe modeled off the cane he Carrie’s in the comics. I’ve had a couple people at con’s think my cane was a prop. Happily, that was cleared up really quickly, but if people using real canes as props becomes a trend, it could cause difficulty for blind folks like me who’re just trying to enjoy a con.

Nope! He's a beloved character in the marvel universe. Just because he's blind doesn't mean he's exclusive to the blind community. Of course, I speak for myself only.

I get mad every time I see a Matt Murdock cosplayer. But then again, I can't see, so....


Just kidding. You picked an awesome character, go for it.

Go for it.

In theory is it that Matt Murdock is the most cost efficient cosplay? A guy can wear the same thing he wears to the office, he just needs to buy sunglasses and a cane. That is why they don’t dress up as Daredevil. To do that you need the devil suit. But who goes to con dresses as Clark Kent or Peter Parker? Going as superhero without their hero costume is seldom done, because they look like normal people.

I’ll let everyone draw their own conclusions about what cosplayers who would go as Matt but not Petter.

No, do what you want 🙂

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I think Matt is a bit problematic- he’s a blind guy in a suit. Though I’d have no problem with a daredevil costume or any of the other distinctive characters mentioned in other replies.

Obviously it is just me but I think dressing up as generic blind person doesn’t come across well

It would not go over well.