Disney has unveiled an exciting new trailer for the much-anticipated series *Daredevil: Born Again*, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4. This latest footage reinforces a key plot point from the D23-exclusive trailer: Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin will be teaming up to face a formidable common enemy. What could possibly compel these long-time adversaries to join forces? The answer might lie with the new villain teased in both trailers, the chilling serial killer known as Muse.

Who is Muse, and why does this superhuman murderer have the power to unite even the fiercest of foes like Daredevil and Kingpin? Here’s an in-depth look at this sinister Marvel villain.

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Who Is Muse?

Muse is a relatively new addition to Daredevil's roster of villains, first appearing in 2016's *Daredevil #11*, created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney. Soule has confirmed Muse's presence in the D23 footage. This villain would feel right at home in a show like *Hannibal*, as he views murder as the ultimate form of art. His debut saw him creating a mural from the blood of a hundred missing people, and he later arranged the corpses of six Inhumans into a macabre composition.

Muse poses a unique threat to Daredevil because his body acts as a sensory black hole, disrupting Matt Murdock's radar sense. With his superhuman strength and speed, and an undeniable talent for killing, Muse ranks among Daredevil's most lethal adversaries.

Muse quickly becomes an enemy of Daredevil and his new sidekick, Blindspot. Their rivalry escalates when Muse blinds Blindspot. After Daredevil finally apprehends him, Muse breaks his own fingers, stripping himself of the ability to create more art. However, his hands are later healed, and he escapes to continue his gruesome work in New York City. Muse becomes fixated on the city's vigilantes, crafting twisted tributes to figures like the Punisher, even as Mayor Wilson Fisk intensifies his crackdown on vigilante justice.

A rematch between Muse and Blindspot ensues, with Blindspot drawing on the power of The Beast, a demonic entity revered by the ninja cult The Hand, to defeat Muse. Feeling overshadowed by Blindspot, Muse ultimately walks into a fire to end his life. This confrontation occurred in 2018's *Daredevil #600*, and Muse has remained dead since. Yet, in the Marvel Universe, resurrection is always a possibility, and Muse's return seems imminent.

Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

The *Daredevil: Born Again* trailers confirm Muse's role in the upcoming Disney+ 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 clashing with Daredevil.

While *Born Again* shares its name with a classic 1986 Daredevil storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, it draws inspiration from more recent Daredevil comics. The original comic focuses on Wilson Fisk uncovering Daredevil's secret identity and dismantling Matt Murdock's life. In contrast, the series, while rooted in the ongoing feud between Murdock and Fisk, appears to take 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 should he overstep, to which Fisk responds, "Is that coming from Matt Murdock… or your darker half?" This suggests a new, significant threat in New York City that forces these bitter enemies 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, Muse glorifies vigilantes like Frank Castle through his art. This makes Muse a potential common enemy that could unite Daredevil and Mayor Fisk. Daredevil aims to stop a cold-blooded killer, while Fisk seeks to eliminate a threat to his mayoral authority. This alliance, though uneasy, may be necessary for Daredevil to combat a man who wants to eradicate vigilantes like him.

*Born Again* will also feature other vigilantes like Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and White Tiger, who will likely be targeted by Fisk's anti-vigilante task force. Meanwhile, Muse's art may celebrate these figures, adding complexity to the narrative. The series may hinge on the intense rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk, but Muse emerges as the immediate and pressing threat to Matt Murdock's world. With his powers and bloodlust, Muse could be Daredevil's most challenging opponent yet, making Fisk's reluctant alliance a crucial asset.

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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.