Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk Face New Foe in Daredevil: Born Again

Disney has unveiled an exciting new trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again," set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4. This latest glimpse into the series reaffirms a surprising plot twist hinted at in the D23-exclusive trailer: Daredevil, portrayed by Charlie Cox, and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin will be collaborating to combat a common adversary. This unexpected alliance may be spurred by the emergence of a new villain, the artistically inclined serial killer known as Muse.

Who is Muse, and what makes this superhuman murderer so formidable that he can unite sworn enemies like Daredevil and Kingpin? Let's delve into the details of this sinister Marvel villain.

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Who Is Muse?

Muse is a relatively new addition to Daredevil's rogues gallery, created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney, debuting in 2016’s Daredevil #11. Soule confirmed Muse's presence in the D23 footage, solidifying his role in the upcoming series.

Muse is a chilling figure reminiscent of characters from the "Hannibal" TV series. A prolific serial killer, he views murder as the ultimate form of artistic expression. His debut saw him creating a mural using the blood of a hundred missing persons and later composing a piece with the corpses of six Inhumans arranged in various poses.

Muse's danger to Daredevil is amplified by his unique ability to act as a sensory black hole, disrupting Matt Murdock's radar sense. Combined with his superhuman strength and speed, Muse ranks among Daredevil’s most lethal adversaries.

Muse's rivalry with Daredevil intensifies after he brutally blinds Daredevil's new sidekick, Blindspot. Despite being brought to justice, Muse mutilates his own hands to prevent further creation, only to have them healed and escape, resuming his deadly spree. Obsessed with New York's vigilantes, Muse leaves gruesome tributes to figures like the Punisher, even as Mayor Wilson Fisk cracks down on vigilante activity.

The final confrontation with Blindspot, who taps into The Beast's power, ends with Muse committing suicide by walking into a fire, as depicted in 2018’s Daredevil #600. However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, Muse's return seems inevitable.

Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

The "Daredevil: Born Again" trailers confirm Muse's inclusion in the Disney+ series, with his appearance in a costume mirroring his comic book version - a white mask and bodysuit with red, bloody tears. The NYCC trailer features scenes of Muse battling Daredevil, indicating a significant role for the villain.

While "Born Again" shares its name with a classic 1986 Daredevil storyline, it also draws inspiration from more recent comics. The original comic focuses on Wilson Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's identity and his subsequent destruction of Matt Murdock’s life. However, in the series, Fisk already knows Daredevil's secret, suggesting a different narrative direction.

The trailers hint at an alliance between Daredevil and Fisk, prompted by a new threat. A scene at a diner shows Matt warning Fisk, with Fisk questioning whether the threat is from Matt Murdock or his "darker half." This suggests that Muse might be the catalyst forcing these enemies to unite.

If the series follows the comics, Fisk, now mayor, will campaign against vigilantism. Muse, who glorifies vigilantes like the Punisher, directly opposes this agenda. This could make Muse the common enemy uniting Daredevil, who wants to stop a killer, and Fisk, who sees Muse as a threat to his authority.

"Daredevil: Born Again" will also feature other vigilantes like Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and White Tiger, likely targeted by Fisk's anti-vigilante task force. Muse's twisted art could celebrate these characters, adding complexity to the narrative.

Ultimately, while the series may still focus on the rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk, Muse emerges as the immediate and urgent threat to Matt Murdock’s world. With his unique powers and bloodlust, Muse may prove to be Daredevil's toughest challenge yet, making Fisk's reluctant alliance a necessary evil.

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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.