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 partnership: Daredevil and Kingpin are teaming up. This collaboration, teased in previous trailers, is likely driven by a shared 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, creating gruesome "masterpieces" using his victims. His abilities include superhuman strength and speed, and a disturbing power to disrupt Daredevil's radar sense.
Muse's initial conflict with Daredevil and Blindspot escalated when he blinded Blindspot. After his capture, he self-mutilated to prevent further artistic endeavors, only to later escape and resume his killing spree. His obsession with New York's vigilantes, culminating in a final confrontation with Blindspot, ended with his suicide. However, given the nature of the Marvel Universe, his return is almost inevitable.
Muse's Role in Daredevil: Born Again
The D23 and subsequent trailers confirm Muse's appearance in Daredevil: Born Again, sporting a costume mirroring his comic book counterpart. While the series shares its title with a classic Daredevil storyline, it draws inspiration from more modern comics. Unlike the original Born Again, which focused on Fisk's discovery of Daredevil's identity, this iteration appears to be charting a different course, focusing on a new threat that forces an alliance between Daredevil and Fisk.
A Necessary Alliance?
A diner scene in the trailer depicts a tense meeting between Daredevil and the newly elected Mayor Fisk. The implication is clear: a significant threat necessitates their cooperation. Muse fits this description perfectly. Daredevil seeks to stop a ruthless killer, while Fisk aims to eliminate a challenge to his authority. This shared objective compels an uneasy alliance, despite their bitter history.
The Wider Context
Daredevil: Born Again also features other vigilantes like the Punisher and White Tiger, who are likely caught in the crossfire of Fisk's anti-vigilante campaign. Muse's glorification of these figures further fuels the conflict. While the Daredevil/Fisk rivalry remains central, Muse emerges as the immediate and potentially most formidable threat. His unique abilities and sadistic nature pose a challenge unlike any Daredevil has faced before.
Conclusion
Daredevil: Born Again promises a thrilling narrative, blending classic elements with contemporary comic storylines. Muse, with his terrifying powers and artistic bloodlust, is poised to be the catalyst for an unlikely alliance and a pivotal figure in the series.
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