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

Daredevil: Born Again's New Trailer Reveals a Shocking 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 joining forces. This collaboration is seemingly driven by a shared enemy: the artistically-inclined serial killer, Muse.

Who is Muse, and what makes him a threat capable of uniting such bitter rivals?

Introducing 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 chilling villain reminiscent of Hannibal. He views murder as the ultimate artistic expression, creating gruesome masterpieces from his victims. His methods include using the blood of missing persons for murals and arranging corpses of Inhumans into elaborate poses.

What sets Muse apart, and makes him particularly dangerous to Daredevil, is his unique ability to disrupt Matt Murdock's radar sense. Combined with superhuman strength and speed, Muse is a formidable foe. His rivalry with Daredevil and Blindspot escalates when he blinds Blindspot, an act that ultimately leads to Muse's apparent suicide.

However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, his return is inevitable.

Muse's Impact on Daredevil: Born Again

The D23 and subsequent trailers confirm Muse's presence in Daredevil: Born Again, sporting a costume strikingly similar to his comic book counterpart: a white mask and bodysuit with red "bloody tears." While the series shares its name with a classic Daredevil storyline, it draws inspiration from more contemporary comics, particularly those featuring Muse.

The trailer hints at a significant shift in the dynamic between Daredevil and Kingpin. A scene depicts a tense meeting where Daredevil threatens Fisk, prompting Fisk's cryptic reply: "Is that coming from Matt Murdock… or your darker half?" This suggests a new threat forces their uneasy alliance.

The Alliance: Why Daredevil and Kingpin Team Up

Could Muse be the catalyst for this unlikely partnership? Daredevil: Born Again appears to be setting up a scenario mirroring Soule and Chip Zdarsky's Daredevil comics. Fisk, having been elected mayor (as seen in Echo's post-credits scene), campaigns against vigilantism. Muse, in direct opposition, glorifies figures like the Punisher, creating a conflict that unites Daredevil and Fisk against a common enemy.

Daredevil seeks to apprehend a ruthless killer, while Fisk aims to eliminate a threat to his mayoral authority. This shared objective compels an alliance, even if it means Daredevil working alongside the man who seeks to eradicate his kind.

The series will also feature other vigilantes, like the Punisher and White Tiger, who are likely to become targets of Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign. Muse's actions further fuel this conflict by creating artwork celebrating these very vigilantes.

While the Daredevil/Fisk rivalry remains central, Muse emerges as the immediate and potentially most formidable threat yet. His powers and bloodlust make him a uniquely challenging opponent, necessitating Daredevil's unlikely alliance with Mayor Fisk.

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