Daredevil: Born Again's New Trailer Hints at an Unlikely Alliance

A new trailer for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, premiering March 4th on Disney+, reveals a surprising development: Daredevil and Kingpin, long-time adversaries, are seemingly collaborating. This collaboration appears directly linked to a new villain, the art-obsessed serial killer, Muse. But who is Muse, and what compels these sworn enemies to unite against him?

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 chilling antagonist. He views murder as a perverse artistic expression, creating macabre installations with his victims. His first appearance involved a mural painted with the blood of one hundred missing persons. His methods are particularly unsettling for Daredevil, as his body acts as a sensory disruptor, interfering with Matt Murdock's radar sense. Combined with superhuman strength and speed, Muse is a formidable threat.

Muse's conflict with Daredevil escalates when he blinds Daredevil's sidekick, Blindspot. Ultimately, Muse's criminal career ends with a self-inflicted death by fire after a final confrontation. However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, his return is highly anticipated.

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Muse's Role in Daredevil: Born Again

The Daredevil: Born Again trailers confirm Muse's appearance, sporting a costume directly inspired by the comics. While the series shares its name with a classic Frank Miller storyline, it draws heavily from more recent Daredevil comics, particularly those by Soule and Chip Zdarsky. The show's narrative deviates from the original Born Again comic, focusing on a new threat that forces Daredevil and Kingpin into an uneasy alliance.

A diner scene in the trailer depicts a tense encounter between Daredevil and the now-Mayor Fisk, suggesting a common enemy necessitates their cooperation. This enemy is strongly implied to be Muse. Daredevil's desire to apprehend a ruthless killer aligns with Fisk's need to eliminate a threat to his mayoral authority. The series will likely explore this forced alliance, highlighting the ongoing conflict between Daredevil and Fisk while introducing Muse as a critical antagonist. The presence of other vigilantes, such as the Punisher and White Tiger, further complicates the situation, potentially placing them in the crosshairs of both Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign and Muse's twisted artistry.

In conclusion, while the rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk remains central, Muse emerges as the immediate and potentially most formidable threat in Daredevil: Born Again. His unique abilities and brutal methods promise a captivating conflict for the series.

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