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

A new trailer for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, premiering March 4th on Disney+, reveals a surprising twist: Daredevil and Kingpin, longtime adversaries, are seemingly collaborating. This collaboration is likely fueled by a common enemy: the artistically-inclined serial killer, Muse.

Who is Muse?

Muse, a relatively recent addition to Daredevil's rogues gallery (debuting in 2016's Daredevil #11), is a chilling villain. He views murder as a high art form, creating gruesome masterpieces from his victims. His methods are particularly unsettling for Daredevil, as his unique physiology disrupts Matt Murdock's radar sense. Possessing superhuman strength and speed, Muse is a formidable foe.

Muse's initial conflict with Daredevil and Blindspot escalates to a brutal confrontation, culminating in Muse's self-inflicted injury and subsequent escape. His obsession with vigilantes, particularly the Punisher, and his actions during Mayor Wilson Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign, lead to a final showdown and his apparent demise.

Muse's Return in Daredevil: Born Again

Despite his death in the comics, the D23 and subsequent trailers confirm Muse's appearance in the Disney+ series, sporting a costume mirroring his comic book counterpart. This suggests Born Again, while sharing a title with a classic Daredevil storyline, draws inspiration from more modern comic arcs.

The series seems to be diverging from the original Born Again narrative, which focused on Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's identity. Instead, the show highlights a forced alliance between Daredevil and Fisk, possibly triggered by Muse's threat. A diner scene depicts Matt threatening Fisk, hinting at a precarious partnership born of necessity.

The Potential Threat

Muse's role as the unifying threat is plausible. Fisk, campaigning on an anti-vigilante platform (as suggested by the post-credits scene in Echo), sees Muse as a challenge to his authority. Daredevil, conversely, seeks to stop a ruthless killer. This shared objective, however unlikely, could force an uneasy alliance.

The series will also feature other vigilantes like the Punisher and White Tiger, who will likely be caught in the crossfire of Fisk's crusade. Muse's glorification of these figures through his macabre art further complicates the situation.

While the Daredevil/Fisk rivalry remains central, Muse emerges as the immediate danger. His powers and brutality present an unprecedented challenge for Daredevil, making his alliance with Fisk a potentially necessary, albeit uncomfortable, strategy.

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