Daredevil: Born Again's New Trailer Reveals a Surprising Alliance Against a Deadly Artist
A new trailer for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, premiering March 4th on Disney+, reveals a shocking twist: Daredevil and Kingpin, longtime adversaries, are apparently teaming up. This collaboration is seemingly driven by a common enemy: the artistically inclined serial killer, Muse. But who is this villain, and what makes him a threat capable of uniting such bitter rivals?
Unmasking Muse: A Marvel Villain Unlike Any Other
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 art form, as evidenced by his gruesome creations: a mural painted with the blood of missing persons and a macabre sculpture crafted from the corpses of Inhumans.
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, this makes him one of Daredevil's deadliest foes. His rivalry with Daredevil and Blindspot intensifies when he blinds Blindspot, an act that ultimately leads to Muse's own demise in Daredevil #600 (2018) through self-immolation. However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, his return is far from impossible.
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Muse's Return in Daredevil: Born Again
The Daredevil: Born Again trailers confirm Muse's appearance, sporting a costume nearly identical to his comic book counterpart: a white mask and bodysuit with red "bloody tears." While the series shares a name with a classic Daredevil storyline, its plot seems to draw inspiration from more contemporary comics, particularly the work of Soule and Chip Zdarsky.
The series hints at a precarious alliance between Daredevil and Mayor Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio), suggesting a threat significant enough to override their deep-seated animosity. This threat could very well be Muse. Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign, coupled with Muse's glorification of vigilantes like the Punisher, creates a perfect storm of conflict. Daredevil needs to stop Muse, while Fisk sees him as a threat to his authority. This shared predicament forces an uneasy truce.
The series also features other vigilantes, like the Punisher and White Tiger, who are likely to be caught in the crossfire of Fisk's crusade and Muse's artistic killings.
Ultimately, Daredevil: Born Again promises a compelling narrative built on the enduring rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk, but with Muse as the immediate catalyst for their unlikely alliance. His unique powers and relentless bloodlust position him as one of Daredevil's most formidable adversaries yet.
Note: This article was originally published on 8/10/2024 and updated on 1/15/2025 with the latest info about Daredevil: Born Again.
