Disney has unveiled an exciting new trailer for *Daredevil: Born Again*, set to premiere on Disney+ on March 4. This latest glimpse into the series reaffirms what fans learned from the exclusive D23 trailer: Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin will collaborate against a common enemy. The looming threat that could unite these long-time adversaries appears to be none other than the chilling new villain, Muse, an artistically inclined serial killer.

Who exactly is Muse, and why does this superhuman murderer have the power to force even bitter rivals like Daredevil and Kingpin into an alliance? Here's a detailed 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 introduced in 2016's *Daredevil #11* by Charles Soule and Ron Garney. Soule himself has confirmed Muse's presence in the D23 footage. This villain, reminiscent of characters from the *Hannibal* series, is a prolific serial killer who views murder as the ultimate form of artistic expression. His debut saw him creating a mural from the blood of a hundred missing individuals, and later, he arranged the corpses of six Inhumans into a macabre piece of art.

Muse poses a particular threat to Daredevil because his body acts like a sensory black hole, disrupting Matt Murdock's radar sense. With his superhuman strength, speed, and a disturbing passion for murder, Muse ranks among Daredevil's most formidable foes.

Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

Muse in Daredevil: Born Again

The trailers for *Daredevil: Born Again* confirm Muse's role in the series, though the actor portraying him remains a mystery. In the footage, Muse sports a costume nearly identical to his comic book version—a white mask and bodysuit with red, bloody tears. He's seen battling Daredevil in several scenes from the NYCC trailer.

While *Born Again* shares its name with a classic 1986 storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, it also draws heavily from more recent Daredevil comics. The original *Born Again* comic focuses on Wilson Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's secret identity and his subsequent attempt to ruin Matt Murdock's life. The series, however, takes a different path, with Fisk already aware of Daredevil's identity in the MCU, hinting at a new dynamic.

Muse could be this formidable enemy, as the MCU's portrayal of Daredevil's world seems influenced by the works of Charles Soule and Chip Zdarsky. The *Echo* post-credits scene hints at Fisk's political ambitions, with the latest *Born Again* trailer suggesting he has been elected mayor. Fisk's campaign against vigilantism directly opposes Muse's glorification of figures like Frank Castle, making Muse a likely catalyst for Daredevil and Mayor Fisk's uneasy alliance.

The series is expected to feature other vigilantes like Jon Bernthal's Punisher and White Tiger, who might find themselves targeted by Fisk's anti-vigilante task force while Muse lauds them through his grisly art. While the rivalry between Daredevil and Fisk remains central, Muse emerges as an immediate and pressing threat to Matt Murdock's world. With his unique abilities and insatiable bloodlust, Muse could be Daredevil's most challenging opponent yet—fortunately, he may have an ally in Mayor Fisk.

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