Daredevil: Born Again's Muse Explained: Who Is Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk's New Enemy?

Daredevil: Born Again's New Trailer Hints at an Unlikely Alliance: Daredevil and Kingpin Unite Against Muse

A new trailer for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, premiering March 4th on Disney+, reveals a surprising twist: Daredevil and Kingpin, longtime adversaries, are apparently collaborating. This collaboration is seemingly driven by a shared threat – the artistically-inclined serial killer, Muse. But who is this villain, and what makes him powerful enough to force such an unlikely alliance?

Understanding Muse: A Twisted Marvel Villain

Muse, a relatively recent addition to Daredevil's rogue's gallery (created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney in 2016's Daredevil #11), is a serial killer who views murder as a high art form. His methods are gruesome and theatrical; his first appearance involved a mural painted with the blood of a hundred missing persons. He possesses superhuman strength and speed, and his unique ability to disrupt Daredevil's radar sense makes him a particularly dangerous foe.

Muse's conflict with Daredevil and his sidekick, Blindspot, escalates dramatically when he blinds Blindspot. Even after his capture and self-inflicted injury (breaking his own fingers to prevent further artistic "creation"), Muse escapes and continues his killing spree, targeting vigilantes and leaving macabre tributes to figures like the Punisher. His ultimate demise in Daredevil #600 (2018) involved a self-inflicted death by fire. However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, his return is anticipated.

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Muse's Role in Daredevil: Born Again

The Daredevil: Born Again trailers confirm Muse's appearance, sporting a costume strikingly similar to his comic book counterpart. While the series shares its name with a classic Daredevil storyline focusing on Fisk's unraveling of Murdock's life, this adaptation seems to take a different path, emphasizing the unlikely alliance between the two. A diner scene shows Matt threatening Fisk, hinting at a shared enemy significant enough to necessitate their cooperation.

This new direction aligns with the tone of more contemporary Daredevil comics, particularly the work of Soule and Chip Zdarsky. With Fisk potentially becoming mayor and campaigning against vigilantism, Muse's actions directly challenge his authority. Muse's glorification of vigilantes like the Punisher further exacerbates the conflict, creating a situation where Daredevil and Fisk must, however reluctantly, find common ground.

The series will also feature other vigilantes, like the Punisher and White Tiger, likely caught in the crossfire of Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign. Muse's actions will undoubtedly further complicate this situation.

In conclusion, while the Daredevil/Fisk rivalry remains central, Muse emerges as the immediate threat, potentially the most formidable opponent Daredevil has faced. His powers and relentless brutality necessitate an uneasy alliance, even with a man dedicated to eliminating heroes like him.

Note: this article was originally published on 8/10/2024 and updated on 1/15/2025 with the latest info about Daredevil: Born Again.