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: Daredevil and Kingpin Unite Against Muse

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

Who is Muse and what makes him a threat worthy of uniting these sworn enemies?

The Terrifying Muse

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 villain. He views murder as a supreme art form, creating gruesome displays using his victims. His first appearance involved a mural painted with the blood of a hundred missing persons. His methods are as disturbing as they are creative, making him a truly unique antagonist.

Muse's danger to Daredevil is amplified by his unique ability to disrupt Matt Murdock's radar sense, turning his heightened perception into a liability. Combined with superhuman strength and speed, Muse is a formidable opponent. His rivalry with Daredevil intensifies when he blinds Daredevil's sidekick, Blindspot. Even after his capture and self-inflicted injury (breaking his own fingers to prevent further "artistic creation"), Muse escapes and continues his bloody rampage. His final confrontation in Daredevil #600 ends with suicide, but his return in the MCU is highly anticipated.

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Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

The Daredevil: Born Again trailers confirm Muse's appearance, sporting a costume strikingly similar to his comic book counterpart. This suggests the series draws inspiration from modern Daredevil comics, diverging from the original Born Again storyline's focus on Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's identity.

The show hints at a forced alliance between Daredevil and the now-Mayor Fisk. A diner scene depicts Matt threatening Fisk, prompting Fisk's cryptic reply about Murdock's "darker half." This points to a significant threat requiring their cooperation.

Muse is a prime candidate for this unifying threat. Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign, as seen in the Echo post-credits scene, directly clashes with Muse's glorification of vigilantes like the Punisher. Both Daredevil and Fisk have reasons to eliminate Muse: Daredevil seeks justice, while Fisk aims to maintain his mayoral authority. This creates a compelling scenario where Daredevil must reluctantly ally with Fisk.

The series will also feature other vigilantes, like the Punisher and White Tiger, likely caught in the crossfire of Fisk's crusade and Muse's artwork.

While the Daredevil/Fisk rivalry remains central, Muse emerges as the immediate danger, potentially the most challenging opponent Daredevil has faced. The unlikely alliance, born of necessity, adds a fascinating layer to this anticipated 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.