Disney+ has released a new trailer for Daredevil: Born Again, premiering March 4th. This footage confirms what the D23 trailer hinted at: Daredevil and Kingpin, sworn enemies, are teaming up against a common threat – the artistically inclined serial killer, Muse. But who is this new villain, and why are they forcing this unlikely alliance?
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Who Is Muse?
Muse, a relatively new addition to Daredevil's rogues' gallery, debuted in 2016's Daredevil #11 (created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney). Soule himself confirmed Muse's appearance in the D23 footage. This villain, reminiscent of characters from Hannibal, views murder as the ultimate art form. His debut saw him create a mural using the blood of a hundred missing persons, later composing a macabre piece using the corpses of Inhumans.
Muse's unique ability to disrupt Daredevil's radar sense, combined with superhuman strength and speed, makes him a formidable foe. His rivalry with Daredevil and Blindspot intensifies when he blinds Blindspot. After his capture, Muse self-mutilates to prevent further "artistic creation," but eventually escapes and continues his killing spree, fixating on New York's vigilantes, creating twisted monuments to figures like the Punisher. This obsession escalates his conflict with Blindspot, culminating in a final confrontation where Muse, lamenting his overshadowed narrative, commits suicide. His death in Daredevil #600 (2018) hasn't stopped speculation about his return.
Muse in Daredevil: Born Again
The Daredevil: Born Again D23 and subsequent trailers showcase Muse, in a costume mirroring his comic book appearance (white mask and bodysuit with red "tears"). His presence, along with battle scenes against Daredevil, indicates the series draws inspiration from contemporary Daredevil comics, not just the 1986 Born Again storyline. While the original comic focused on Fisk's destruction of Murdock's life after discovering his identity, the show seems to take a different path, especially considering Fisk already knows Daredevil's secret.
The show hints at an alliance between Daredevil and Fisk, shown meeting in a diner. The implication is a new threat, potentially Muse, compels this unlikely partnership. Fisk's mayoral campaign, as seen in Echo's post-credits scene, emphasizes ending vigilantism. Muse, with his glorification of vigilantes like the Punisher, directly opposes this. This shared opposition—Daredevil wanting to stop a killer, Fisk needing to eliminate a threat to his authority—could forge their uneasy alliance. The series will also feature the Punisher and White Tiger, likely caught in the crossfire of Fisk's anti-vigilante crusade and Muse's artistic bloodbath.
Ultimately, Daredevil: Born Again, while retaining the core Daredevil/Fisk rivalry, introduces Muse as a significant threat, potentially the most challenging opponent Daredevil has faced. His unique powers and relentless brutality necessitate an alliance with the unlikely ally, Mayor Fisk.
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Note: This article was originally published on 8/10/2024 and updated on 1/15/2025 with the latest info about Daredevil: Born Again.
