Disney has unveiled an exciting new trailer for the highly anticipated series, *Daredevil: Born Again*, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4. This latest footage reaffirms a surprising twist from the D23-exclusive trailer: Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin will be joining forces to combat a common enemy. The catalyst for this unlikely alliance appears to be the introduction of a new villain, the artistically inclined serial killer known as Muse.

Who is Muse, and why does this superhuman murderer have the power to unite sworn enemies like 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. Created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney, Muse made his debut in 2016’s *Daredevil #11*. Soule himself has confirmed Muse's appearance in the D23 footage, solidifying his role in the upcoming series.

Muse is a villain who could easily fit into a series like *Hannibal*. He views murder as the ultimate form of artistic expression. In his first appearance, he created a mural using the blood of a hundred missing persons and later arranged the corpses of six Inhumans into a macabre composition.

What makes Muse particularly dangerous to Daredevil is his ability to act as a sensory black hole, disrupting Matt Murdock’s radar sense. Combined with his superhuman strength, speed, and a chilling talent for murder, Muse stands out as one of Daredevil’s most formidable foes.

Muse quickly becomes a nemesis to Daredevil and his new sidekick, Blindspot. Their rivalry escalates when Muse blinds Blindspot. After Daredevil finally apprehends him, Muse breaks his own fingers to prevent himself from creating more art. However, his hands are later healed, and he escapes to continue his deadly spree in New York City.

Obsessed with the city’s vigilantes, Muse leaves twisted tributes to figures like the Punisher, even as the newly elected Mayor Wilson Fisk cracks down on vigilante activity. This leads to a fierce rematch with Blindspot, who taps into the power of The Beast to defeat Muse. Feeling overshadowed, Muse ultimately commits suicide by walking into a fire.

This final confrontation occurred in 2018’s *Daredevil #600*, and Muse has remained dead since. However, in the Marvel Universe, it's only a matter of time before such a compelling villain returns to life and resumes his gruesome art.

Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

The *Daredevil: Born Again* footage from D23 and subsequent trailers confirm Muse's role in the series, though the actor portraying him remains undisclosed. Muse is seen in a single shot wearing a costume reminiscent of his comic book version—a white mask and bodysuit with red, bloody tears. Additional scenes in the NYCC trailer show him battling Daredevil.

While *Born Again* shares its name with the iconic 1986 Daredevil storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, the series draws inspiration from more recent Daredevil comics. The original comic focuses on Wilson Fisk discovering Daredevil’s secret identity and dismantling Matt Murdock’s life. In contrast, the show, while rooted in the ongoing rivalry between Murdock and Fisk, takes a different path, especially since Fisk already knows Daredevil’s identity in the MCU.

*Born Again* hints at an alliance between Daredevil and Fisk, as seen in a scene where they meet at a diner. 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 new threat in New York City powerful enough to force these adversaries to collaborate.

Could Muse be that threat? The MCU's Daredevil universe seems to be drawing from the works of Charles Soule and Chip Zdarsky. The post-credits scene in *Echo* indicates Fisk's ambition to become mayor, and the latest *Born Again* trailer suggests he has achieved this goal, using his resources and charisma to win over New Yorkers.

If *Born Again* follows the comics, Fisk will campaign against vigilantism in New York City. Muse, as in the comics, directly opposes this agenda. As a violent killer, he glorifies vigilantes like Frank Castle through his gruesome art.

Muse could be the common enemy that brings Daredevil and Mayor Fisk together in the series. Daredevil aims to stop a cold-blooded killer, while Fisk seeks to eliminate a threat to his mayoral authority. This forces Daredevil into an uneasy alliance with Fisk, despite the latter's crusade against vigilantes.

*Born Again* will also feature other vigilantes like Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and White Tiger, who will likely be caught in the crosshairs of Fisk’s anti-vigilante campaign. Muse's twisted art may glorify these characters, adding another layer of complexity to the narrative.

While the series will undoubtedly explore the intense rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk, Muse emerges as the immediate and pressing threat to Matt Murdock’s world. With his unique powers and insatiable bloodlust, Muse may prove to be Daredevil's most challenging adversary yet. Fortunately, he has an unlikely ally in Mayor Fisk.

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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.