I thought Daredevil was kind of cool because he couldn't do anything. I mean, he's blind. It wasn't that he could fly. His major power was an impediment. So I was intrigued. When I took over he was kind of like Spider-Man-lite, but I was able to project a lot of my Catholic imagery onto it. And I'd always wanted to do a crime comic.

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The quote highlights the speaker's fascination with the superhero Daredevil, emphasizing the unique aspect that drew their interest: his blindness. They find it intriguing that Daredevil's major power is actually an impediment, unlike other superheroes who possess extraordinary abilities. Furthermore, the speaker expresses their connection to Daredevil's Catholic imagery and their long-standing desire to create a crime comic. The quote showcases the speaker's perspective on how Daredevil's limitations and thematic elements aligned with their own creative aspirations for the character.

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