MAYOR WILSON FISK
In the wake of SECRET EMPIRE, Wilson Fisk used misbegotten good will to propel himself into the highest position in New York City—but he never quite left his methods as the Kingpin of Crime behind. Behold Mayor Wilson Fisk's rise to power, his abuse of the position, and his subsequent downfall as he let his anti-vigilante ways get the better of him.
Kingpin-in-Chief
No Good Deed
In Secret Empire (2017) #2
When Manhattan becomes cut off from the rest of the world, Wilson Fisk steps up when the city needs it most, earning him the goodwill of the people.
Courtroom Defeat
In Daredevil (2015) #22
Daredevil's success in court sends Fisk spiraling, propelling him down the path towards the mayoral office in his quest for revenge.
Victory*
In Daredevil (2015) #595
Fisk wins the election to become Mayor of New York City with his anti-vigilante campaign, but the results may not be as clear-cut as they first appear...
District Attorney Daredevil
In Daredevil (2015) #596
Because he knows many still do not trust him and his anti-vigilante stance, Fisk invites attorney Matt Murdock to become his district attorney, unaware that he has asked Daredevil to join his office.
The Hand Strikes
In Daredevil (2015) #600
As Fisk holds a rally to celebrate his capture of several local heroes, the Hand stages an unrelated attack on the city, with bloody consequences for its mayor. Enter Acting Mayor Matt Murdock to save the day!
Resuming Office
In Daredevil (2015) #605
Murdock steps down as acting mayor on the condition that Fisk stops targeting vigilantes, allowing Fisk to resume his mayoral duties—but Kingpin has never been known for keeping his word...
Spider-Man's Encounter
In Free Comic Book Day (The Amazing Spider-Man) (2018) #1
In pursuit of one of his usual villains, Spider-Man runs right into Mayor Fisk, whose cheerful façade masks his true intentions for the stolen artefacts the web-slinger recovered.
Assembling the Thunderbolts
In The Punisher (2018) #13
Fisk establishes the Thunderbolts as New York City's official super-team. Their first mission? Take down the Punisher!
King in Black
In King in Black: Thunderbolts (2021) #1
When the symbiote god Knull descends on New York City, Fisk sends a new team of Thunderbolts to defend his constituents.
Resurrection
In Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man: King's Ransom (2021) #1
Using supernatural artefacts, Fisk aims to secretly bring a deceased family member back to life, inciting backlash from the city's heroes and putting Spider-Man's reputation on the line.
Anti-Vigilante Crusade
In Devil's Reign (2021) #1
Upon the realization his memory of Daredevil's true identity had been erased, Fisk launches an all-out war against vigilantes through the Powers Act, which officially banned all vigilante activity in New York City. His authoritarian actions lead to violent clashes between the city's heroes and his Thunderbolts team.
The End of Kingpin's Reign
In Devil's Reign (2021) #6
Fisk's tenure as mayor comes to a tumultuous and bloody end, paving the way for a true hero to take his place.