Disney has unveiled a thrilling new trailer for *Daredevil: Born Again*, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4. This trailer reaffirms a surprising twist from the D23-exclusive footage: Daredevil, portrayed by Charlie Cox, and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin will unite against a formidable adversary. The newly teased villain, Muse, an artistically inclined serial killer, may be the catalyst drawing these long-standing foes together. But who exactly is Muse, and why does this superhuman murderer have the power to forge an alliance between 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 adversaries, introduced by Charles Soule and Ron Garney in 2016's *Daredevil #11*. Soule himself confirmed Muse's appearance in the D23 footage. This villain, who could fit seamlessly into a series like *Hannibal*, views murder as the ultimate artistic expression. In his debut, Muse created a mural with the blood of a hundred missing persons and later arranged the bodies of six Inhumans into a macabre composition.
Muse poses a unique threat to Daredevil due to his ability to disrupt Matt Murdock's radar sense, functioning like a sensory black hole. Coupled with his superhuman strength and speed, Muse stands as one of Daredevil's most lethal enemies. He quickly becomes a nemesis to both Daredevil and his new sidekick, Blindspot, with their rivalry escalating when Muse blinds Blindspot. After being brought to justice, Muse mutilates his own hands to prevent further artistic creations, but he later heals and escapes, continuing his deadly spree across New York City.
Obsessed with the city's vigilantes, Muse leaves twisted tributes to figures like the Punisher. This coincides with Mayor Wilson Fisk's crackdown on vigilante activity, leading to a fierce rematch with Blindspot, who taps into the demonic power of The Beast to defeat Muse. In a dramatic finale in *Daredevil #600*, Muse walks into a fire to end his life, lamenting his story being overshadowed by Blindspot. Despite this, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, Muse's return seems inevitable.
Muse in Daredevil: Born Again
The trailers for *Daredevil: Born Again* confirm Muse's inclusion in the series, though the actor portraying him remains undisclosed. Muse is seen in a costume reminiscent of his comic counterpart—a white mask and bodysuit adorned with red, bloody tears. The footage from NYCC shows Muse engaging in combat with Daredevil, signaling the show's inspiration from modern Daredevil comics rather than solely the classic *Born Again* storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.
While the original comic focuses on Wilson Fisk uncovering Daredevil's identity and dismantling Matt Murdock's life, the series takes a different path. Fisk already knows Daredevil's identity in the MCU, and the show hints at an alliance between the two. A scene shows them meeting at a diner, where Matt warns Fisk of consequences if he oversteps, to which Fisk responds, “Is that coming from Matt Murdock… or your darker half?” This suggests a significant threat looms over New York City, compelling these rivals to collaborate.
Muse appears to be that threat. As Fisk campaigns against vigilantism, Muse, a violent killer who glorifies figures like the Punisher, directly challenges Fisk's agenda. This could lead Daredevil and Mayor Fisk to unite against Muse—Daredevil to stop a killer, and Fisk to protect his mayoral image. This alliance, while uneasy, seems crucial for confronting Muse's dangerous influence.
*Daredevil: Born Again* will also feature other vigilantes like Jon Bernthal's Punisher and White Tiger, who may find themselves targeted by Fisk's anti-vigilante task force. Muse's twisted art could glorify these characters, further complicating the narrative. The series promises to explore the intense rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk, but Muse's emergence as a pressing threat could be the central focus.
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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.*
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