In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is ambushed in the sewers by Stick and is mortally wounded. With no way to beat Stick, Daredevil seals Stick in the sewers with himself and then sets the sewers ablaze, resulting in both of their deaths. The heroes of Hell's Kitchen, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Moon Knight and Jessica Jones learn of Daredevil's sacrifice. As his final act, Daredevil leaves them a message, telling his allies that Hell's Kitchen will need them more than ever once the criminal underworld notices Daredevil has gone missing. Determined to carry on Daredevil's will, the four heroes band together to form the Defenders.
