Daredevil Faces New Threat in 'Born Again'

Daredevil: Born Again's New Trailer Reveals a Shocking Alliance: Daredevil and Kingpin Unite Against Muse

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 unexpected alliance is likely fueled by a common enemy: the artistically-inclined serial killer, Muse.

Who is Muse?

Muse, a relatively recent addition to Daredevil's rogue's gallery, debuted in 2016's Daredevil #11. Created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney, this villain views murder as a high art form. His methods are gruesome, involving elaborate displays of bodies arranged as macabre artistic installations. Soule himself confirmed Muse's appearance in the D23 footage.

What makes Muse particularly dangerous to Daredevil is his ability to disrupt Matt Murdock's radar sense. Combined with superhuman strength and speed, he poses a significant threat. His rivalry with Daredevil intensifies after blinding Daredevil's sidekick, Blindspot. Ultimately, Muse commits suicide, but given the nature of the Marvel universe, his return is highly anticipated.

Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

The D23 and subsequent trailers confirm Muse's presence in the series, sporting a costume mirroring his comic book counterpart: a white mask and bodysuit with red "bloody tears." While the series shares the name of a classic Daredevil storyline, it draws inspiration from more contemporary comics. The original Born Again focused on Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's identity. However, the show appears to be taking a different path, emphasizing the uneasy alliance between Daredevil and Fisk.

The trailer shows a tense meeting between the two at a diner, hinting at a shared threat compelling their cooperation. This new threat could very well be Muse, whose violent acts directly oppose Fisk's mayoral campaign focused on eradicating vigilantism.

A Necessary Alliance?

Fisk, now mayor, is campaigning on a platform of eliminating unsanctioned vigilantes, putting him at odds with Muse, who celebrates figures like the Punisher. Daredevil, needing to stop a dangerous killer, finds himself in an uncomfortable alliance with Fisk, even though Fisk aims to eliminate heroes like him.

Daredevil: Born Again will also feature other vigilantes, including the Punisher and White Tiger, who are likely to be caught in the crossfire of Fisk's anti-vigilante crusade. Muse's actions could further inflame this conflict.

While the series will undoubtedly explore the complex Daredevil-Fisk dynamic, Muse emerges as the immediate and potentially most formidable threat yet. His powers and brutality make him a formidable opponent, forcing Daredevil into an unlikely partnership with his nemesis.

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