Disney has unveiled an exciting new trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again," set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4. The trailer, building on the buzz from the D23-exclusive sneak peek, hints at a surprising alliance between Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin as they face a mutual enemy. This intriguing twist might be connected to the introduction of a new villain known as Muse, an artistically inclined serial killer, who is teased in the trailers.
So, who exactly is Muse, and why is this superhuman murderer capable of uniting fierce adversaries like Daredevil and Kingpin? Let's delve into the details of this chilling Marvel villain.
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Who Is Muse?
Muse is a relatively new addition to Daredevil's roster of villains, first introduced by Charles Soule and Ron Garney in 2016’s Daredevil #11. Soule himself confirmed Muse's appearance in the D23 footage. This villain, reminiscent of characters from the Hannibal TV series, is a prolific serial killer who views murder as his highest form of art. In his debut, Muse created a mural from the blood of a hundred missing persons and later arranged the corpses of six Inhumans into a macabre composition.
What makes Muse especially dangerous to Daredevil is his ability to disrupt Matt Murdock's radar sense, turning his body into a sensory black hole. With superhuman strength and speed, Muse ranks among Daredevil’s most lethal foes. His rivalry with Daredevil and his sidekick, Blindspot, escalates when Muse blinds Blindspot. After his capture, Muse breaks his own fingers to prevent further artistic endeavors, only to have them healed and escape to continue his killing spree.
Muse's obsession with New York's vigilantes leads him to create twisted monuments to figures like the Punisher, even as Mayor Wilson Fisk cracks down on vigilante activity. This prompts a brutal rematch with Blindspot, who taps into the power of The Beast to defeat Muse. In a dramatic turn, Muse commits suicide by walking into a fire, as seen in Daredevil #600 in 2018. However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, it's likely only a matter of time before Muse resurrects and resumes his deadly art.
Muse in Daredevil: Born Again
The trailers for "Daredevil: Born Again" confirm Muse's inclusion in the series, although the actor portraying him remains a mystery. Muse is seen wearing a costume similar to his comic book version, complete with a white mask and bodysuit adorned with red, bloody tears. Footage from NYCC shows Muse in action against Daredevil, signaling the show's departure from the classic "Born Again" comic storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.
While the original comic focuses on Wilson Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's secret identity and his subsequent destruction of Matt Murdock's life, the series appears to explore new territory. A scene depicting Daredevil and Fisk in a diner suggests a tentative alliance against a formidable new threat in New York City, hinting at Muse's role as the catalyst for this unlikely partnership.
The series seems to draw inspiration from Charles Soule and Chip Zdarsky’s recent Daredevil comics. Post-credits scenes from "Echo" indicate Fisk's political ambitions for the mayor's office, and the latest trailer confirms his election. Fisk's campaign against vigilantism directly opposes Muse's glorification of vigilantes like the Punisher, setting the stage for a confrontation that could force Daredevil into an uneasy alliance with the mayor.
"Daredevil: Born Again" will also feature other vigilantes, such as Jon Bernthal's Punisher and White Tiger, who may find themselves targeted by Fisk’s anti-vigilante task force. Meanwhile, Muse's art might celebrate these characters, further complicating the narrative. As Muse emerges as a pressing threat to Matt Murdock's world, his powers and bloodlust may present Daredevil with his most challenging adversary yet, making his alliance with Mayor Fisk all the more crucial.
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Note: this article was originally published on 8/10/2024 and updated on 1/15/2025 with the latest information about Daredevil: Born Again.
