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 collaboration: Daredevil and Kingpin are teaming up. This unexpected alliance, foreshadowed in the D23 trailer, 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 (created by Charles Soule and Ron Garney in 2016's Daredevil #11), is a chilling villain. He views murder as a high art form, using blood and corpses to create gruesome masterpieces. His abilities extend beyond mere brutality; his body acts as a sensory disruptor, effectively jamming Daredevil's radar sense. Combined with superhuman strength and speed, Muse poses a unique and deadly threat.
Muse's initial conflict with Daredevil and Blindspot escalates to a brutal confrontation, ending with Muse self-inflicted injury to prevent further artistic creation. Despite his eventual suicide in Daredevil #600, his return in Daredevil: Born Again is highly anticipated.
Muse in Daredevil: Born Again
The D23 and subsequent trailers confirm Muse's appearance in the series, sporting a costume nearly identical to his comic book counterpart – a white mask and bodysuit with bloody red tears. Several scenes depict him clashing with Daredevil.
While Daredevil: Born Again shares its name with a classic Frank Miller storyline, the series draws inspiration from more contemporary comics. Unlike the original storyline, which centers on Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's identity, the show focuses on a new threat forcing an unlikely alliance between Murdock and Fisk. A diner scene shows Matt threatening Fisk, hinting at a powerful new antagonist compelling this collaboration.
The Common Enemy: Muse?
Muse is a prime candidate for this unifying threat. The series seems to be adopting elements from Soule and Zdarsky's Daredevil comics, where Fisk, now Mayor Fisk (as seen in Echo's post-credits scene), campaigns against vigilantism. Muse, with his glorification of vigilantes like the Punisher, directly opposes Fisk's agenda. This creates a situation where Daredevil needs to neutralize a dangerous killer, while Fisk aims to eliminate a threat to his authority. This shared objective forces an uneasy alliance.
The series will also feature other vigilantes, like the Punisher and White Tiger, likely caught in the crossfire of Fisk's crackdown. Muse's artwork could further complicate matters by celebrating these very vigilantes.
Conclusion
Daredevil: Born Again will likely explore the Daredevil-Fisk rivalry, but Muse emerges as the immediate and significant threat. His powers and bloodlust make him a formidable opponent, necessitating Daredevil's collaboration with the very man who seeks to dismantle his existence. The series promises a thrilling confrontation.
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