Things You Need To Know About Daredevil: Born Again’s Marvel Villain Muse

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Contains spoilers for “Daredevil: Born Again,” Season 1, Episode 4 — “Sic Semper Systema”

In the finale of “Sic Semper Systema,” Episode 4 from the Marvel Studios/Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again,” we get our first genuine glimpse of Daredevil’s new adversary: Muse. The episode suggests that the odd disappearances that White Tiger, aka Hector Ayala (previously portrayed by Kamar de los Reyes), had been investigating are directly linked to this enigmatic serial killer. It appears he is also behind the eerie murals appearing throughout the city, many of which focus on Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) term as mayor.

What lies beneath the mask of this villain, and what should fans be aware of? In an interview with Entertainment Weekly before the series debut, executive producer Sana Amanat hinted that the episodes featuring Muse in “Born Again” could get quite disturbing. She cautioned viewers to be sensitive about potential triggers since Muse is a serial killer. Although he’s definitely not a hero, some of his scenes are captivating and chilling.

In contrast to the original “Daredevil” Netflix series, which often became grim and brutal, it avoided portraying Matt Murdock as a masked serial killer. However, the upcoming storyline “Born Again” is drawing heavily from Daredevil’s comic book background and strengthening its ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s interesting to note that Daredevil and Muse share a rich comic book past, which will likely play a significant part in this new series.

Muse tormented Daredevil in recent Marvel Comics history

First introduced in the 11th issue of “Daredevil” (2016), the identity of the character known as Muse remains a mystery, yet his terrifying demeanor is evident from our initial encounter. Not only is he a serial killer, but he uses the blood of his victims to create macabre murals that adorn New York City. His reputation for killing Inhumans (with some suggesting he might be an Inhuman himself) makes him a more menacing adversary than most serial killers. Despite a brief initial encounter spanning only a few issues, Muse resurfaces after Wilson Fisk is elected as the mayor of New York City, and it appears that the comic book storyline and television series share a direct continuity.

One fascinating aspect of the character Muse is his own set of extraordinary abilities. Not only does he exhibit increased strength and speed, but he also has a unique power called “imperceptibility.” This ability makes him virtually undetectable to even Daredevil, the Man without Fear. In combat, Muse’s body becomes like an empty space, making it difficult for Hell’s Kitchen’s Devil to pinpoint his location accurately. Given Kingpin’s Spider-Man reference, we might expect “Born Again” to delve into superpowered villains in this installment. However, since the Netflix series didn’t explore this aspect, it’s plausible that Muse may appear without these powers at all.

The character Muse didn’t spend much time in the Marvel universe; he was killed off in Daredevil #600, just two years after being introduced. Despite his untimely demise, his mischief continued posthumously, with his spirit causing chaos from Hell, as shown in the Daredevil: Unleash Hell limited series. With positive responses to Daredevil: Born Again, it’s exciting to see this villain make an appearance on screen.

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2025-03-19 05:30