Of course, death is rarely forever in comics, and despite her cleansed soul, Elektra was eventually revived. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Elektra is a master assassin, and her romance with Daredevil has been riddled with complications from both of their lives. Initially, she was tasked by Wilson Fisk/Kingpin to intimidate journalist Ben Urich before being stopped by Daredevil himself. Daredevil has been excellent under Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto, and the series returns for a new Elektra/Daredevil adventure. headquarters intending to kill Elektra for $82million. [43][44], During the Avengers: Standoff! Matt couldnt let that happen, which set up a showdown in DAREDEVIL (1964) #190. He was only partially successful, as Hugo was accidentally killed by the police who were trying to shoot the terrorists. [45], During the Civil War II storyline, Elektra joined S.H.I.E.L.D. She is a master combatant with the Okinawan sai, her usual weapon of choice. storyline, Elektra was incarcerated for some unknown reason in Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D. Elektra stays close to Scotty, protecting him from repeated assaults by his mother, the Goblin Queen, and her brainwashed allies. Elektra learned ancient martial arts of China, Siam, and Japan. Wild Thing. Although he had many hot and heavy flings with Elektra, his love with Karen began with much purer intentions. [14] She attempted to kill Daredevil after he tried to stop her from terrorizing Ben Urich. The Dark at the End of the Tunnel. The two met at Columbia University while Matt was in college. He refused, saying she was a killer and had to prove herself. But in DAREDEVIL (1964) #325, Elektra paid a high price for her victory. Their deep understanding of each other, and her skills as a martial artist, make Elektra the obvious guardian for such a dangerous secret. After a brush with death, Daredevil's life was shattered. Elektra was fatally stabbed by Bullseye with one of her own sai in a battle over which of them would be the Kingpin's assassin. During the Secret Wars storyline, there are two different Elektras that exist in Battleworld: Elektra appears in Marvel's Netflix television series, portrayed by lodie Yung as an adult[82] and by Lily Chee in flashbacks.[83]. His skills and senses had dulled during his brief retirement from Daredevil, and he needed help to get them back. That gave me a lot of elements that I could . Working together, Spider-Man and Daredevil make short work of the criminal crew. Despite all of this, after Daredevil learned about how Karen had betrayed him, the first thing he did when next seeing Karen was hug her. Especially after Stick says. Keep reading ongoing series. Matt chose to retire the mantle of Daredevil and focus on his law career instead. to free her conscience of the deaths of the passengers of the crashed Black Hawk. Agatha Harkness Conjures Up a 'Contest of Chaos' in 'Scarlet Witch Annual' #1, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' #1 Promises No One Is Safe from Grootfall, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania How Baskin-Robbins Scott Lang Made It into the Quantum Realm, Spider-Gwen: A Dance on the Dark Side with 'Shadow Clones', 'Marvel's Voices' Swings into the Spider-Verse with New Heroes, Returning Stars, and More. And then I read the Daredevil comics, especially when they met because I wanted to get an understanding of the relationship between Elektra and Matthew. Norman Osborn orders her studied and monitored to obtain information as to why this was the case. Now, in DAREDEVIL (2022) #4, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Rafael De Latorre have delivered another important milestone in the lives of Matt and Elektra. The Man Without Fear retires the Daredevil mantle to his dismay, as his dulled skills and senses cost someone their life. Following her debut in season 2 of Marvel's hit Netflix series, Elektra played a prominent role in The Defenders.Because of her connection to the powerful ninja clan The Hand and her relationship with Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), she was at the center of . She is able to shield her mind from others. Air date 18 March 2016. For the first time in years, Elektra reunited with Matt to face Erynys and defeat the darkness once and for all. In my mind, it's always been her to whom the title refers.[9]. Original Daredevil Sequel Plan Can Finally Be Told In MCU's Born Again Gain a behind the scenes perspective on the making of Marvel Studios Shang-Chi with this deluxe hardcover chock-full of exclusive concept art. Elektras first ever appearance in DAREDEVIL (1964) #168 revealed that she and Matt were dating when her father, the Greek ambassador Hugo Natchios, was held hostage alongside Elektra by terrorists. In the Mutant X Universe an alternate world which was visited by the Earth-616 (mainstream Marvel Universe) Havok Elektra (surname: Stavros), while still equally trained as a martial artist and assassin, is the nanny and bodyguard of Scotty Summers. Once the carefree, uninhibited girlfriend who was likely the love of college-age Matt Murdock's life, she had vanished suddenly following the murder of her father (a wealthy Greek diplomat) by terrorists, leaving Murdock emotionally-scarred and . Elektra (character) - Wikipedia David Brooke October 12, 2022 Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #4. But in the Marvel Universe, death is rarely the end. Elektra Natchios (Earth-616) | Marvel Database | Fandom During a fight with The Hand, Elektra was killed and resurrected as a Hand warrior, eventually becoming their leader. Start your 7-day free trial, or sign up with plans as low as $9.99 a month. Become a patron today to gain access to exclusive perks, such as: Exclusive previews, reviews, and the latest news every week, delivered to your inbox. In one of the most shocking turns of events, Matt Murdock willfully goes to prison (legally as Daredevil) for him accidentally killing a thief at the beginning of Zdarsky's run. Her darker half, calling itself Erynys (/rns/), fought Elektra and was killed by her, thus returning the dark side to Elektra's soul. Daredevil/Elektra - Love and War, Elektra: Assassin #1-8 978-1302923327: May 28, 2020 Elektra by Peter Milligan, Larry Hama & Mike Deodato Jr.: The Complete Collection Daredevil kicked off Marvel's Netflix street-level series in 2015. While Elektra's loss of her father was a failed endeavor, trying to save both of them was Matt's first attempt at heroics. She had an older brother named Orestez. Finding it home with loving parents to look after it, Daredevil's last action with the child was naming it Karen, after the love of his life. 1981). Ramirez: Part of what we liked about the symmetry between the Daredevil and the Punisher storyline is the idea that we open their relationship, the first time they interact is Punisher shooting. While Daredevil has worked with incredible heroes like Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Spider-Man, his greatest ally is Elektra. Seeking help from Matt, after much deliberation he decides to run away with her. It was also revealed by the Black Widow that Elektra is now the leader of The Hand. One of her missions was to frighten Ben Urich, a reporter for the Daily Bugle. Maybe he should have been since Elektra was eventually murdered by Bullseye. Stick, Daredevil and Elektra's former mentor, pulls out The Fist prophecy that includes the revelation that The Fist has dual Beasts, a King and Queen. They then set the Silver Samurai on to her and it appeared she killed him though he appeared alive and well in other comics. The marriage is a long time coming for Daredevil and Elektra. Continue reading at your own risk! With a team of heroes, Matt fights the Hand to stop Elektra's unwanted resurrection. [2] She is a love interest of the superhero Matt Murdock / Daredevil, but her violent nature and mercenary lifestyle divide the two, before she ultimately becomes the second Daredevil in 2020. Fury of the Gods Special: Shazamily Matters, The Deadliest X-Men Villain Is Becoming a Dark Version of Professor X, A Former Avenger is the X-Men's Most Important Mutant, Marvel's Newest Spider-Hero Has Amazing (And Very Different) Powers. However, Elektra hasn't been protecting Hell's Kitchen out of the goodness of her own heart. Let us know what you think in the comments. Daredevil usually works alone, but when he teams up with Elektra, the two make a fantastic pair. Their conversation is interrupted when a hit woman named Nico breaks in and attempts to kill both of them. A rescue attempt by Matt went wrong, and Hugo Natchios was gunned down. When their enemies stay out of their way, and when their interests align, these two are perfectly matched. Matt killed himself to stop the demon from causing any more chaos. After Elektra betrays the Kingpin and decides not to kill Foggy Nelson, the crimelord puts out a hit on her. Two contradictory accounts of her family history have been given. Along the way HYDRA tried to hire her, an offer she refused. From the moment she walked in the doors of Nelson and Murdock, it seemed that Karen and Matt were fated to be with one another. Elektra is just as skilled as Daredevil. Elektra betrayed Kingpin by sparing the life of Matt's law partner and best friend, Foggy Nelson. Writer and artist Frank Miller quickly established that Matt and Elektra had a relationship in their college years before they fought in the streets of New York against emerging underground evils. 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[41] She joins the Hand so she can gain intel on the Shadowland fortress to help the super heroes infiltrate it. [75] She also becomes the Kingpin's lover. Mostly due to the influence of Matt Murdock, Elektra decided to go down a more noble path and become a superhero. NEXT:The Devil Wears Kevlar: 10 Of Daredevil's Most Iconic Costumes, Ranked. Their romance began then, and they've been breaking up and making up ever since. After being confronted by Foggy Nelson, she collapses from extensive blood loss due to her injuries. Matt is lucky to have several people in his life that he loves and trusts, including his longtime best friend, Foggy. What Happened To Elektra In Daredevil? How The MCU Can Bring Her Back It is revealed that Elektra was secretly hired by Kingpin's ex-wife Vanessa to assassinate him for failing to prevent the murder of their son Richard. She is also highly skilled with the katana, daggers, three-section staff, and shuriken. [15] The Kingpin then assigned her to kill Matt Murdock's partner, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson. [volume&issueneeded], Daredevil meets up with Elektra, the Black Widow, and the new White Tiger in front of the building that holds the "Murdock Papers" (the evidence Kingpin was talking about). Both Elektra and Karen have incredible growth this season, both triggered by their relationships with Matt. [35] She finally makes her escape after taking down several H.A.M.M.E.R. The Marvel Netflix series, which first began in 2015, sees blind protagonist Matt Murdock (Cox) fight criminals not only in his role as a lawyer, but as masked vigilante Daredevil. 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As chronicled inThe Man Without Fear, Stick spontaneously appeared to warnMatt to stay away from her. She explained that being killed by The Hand was all part of a plan she had from the beginning. Of course, Daredevil and Elektra defeat the souls, and as they lay wounded on the battleground, Stick emerges to serve as the wedding officiator. March 18, 2016. A lot of superheroes struggle to maintain romantic relationships. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. She talked Absorbing Man out to harming the innocent lives at Pleasant Hill. Together, they head to a cave that's filled with The Hand's dead souls. Viewers first met Elektra halfway through Season 2 of Daredevil. [volume&issueneeded], In the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc "Crossover", Elektra is seen among the zombie hordes preparing to attack Magneto, Mr. In Daredevil & Elektra by Chip Zdarsky Vol. It is precisely for this reason that a building caves in on him and Elektra following an explosion at the conclusion of The Defenders.Daredevil is . A fight erupts and just when Elektra tried to reach out to Matt, the Demon of the Hand finally possesses him. Daredevil And Elektra Reignite Their Romance In Devil's Reign - ScreenRant Elektra decided to take on the mantle of Daredevil herself while Matt was incarcerated. Bullseye follows and confronts her on the street, attempting to kill her with her own sai, much like their first encounter. She is a master hand-to-hand fighter who wields a long sword and a pair of sais. [77] Later, a representative from the Hand has one of his men finish her with a sword.[78]. When the former was dying from her wounds inflicted by Bullseye, she dragged herself to Matt's apartmentand died in his arms. Yep, thats confirmation that theres a new married couple in Marvel Comics. In Elektra: Root of Evil #14 (MarchJune 1995), Christina is killed by assassins hired by Orestez, while in Elektra #18 (1995), she is killed by an insurrectionist during the Greek Civil War. However, unbeknownst to Elektra, the nature of her relationship with her one-time lover changed recently, as nearly everyone in the worldher includedwas stripped of the memory that Murdock and Daredevil are one and the same. Elektra worked as an assassin and thug-for-hire for the Kingpin. Who has time for a first kiss? She let Foggy live, going against the Kingpin's orders. agents during the Blackhawk incident. Daredevil and Elektra Finally Take the Next Logical Step in Their Much like Matt Murdock used Daredevil to help cope with his doubts and guilt, Elektra used the mantle to prove that she was more than a mercenary. They've left New York to reform The Fist, the ancient group that opposes The Hand. This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 17:14. Once Erynys was dead, the darkness that was inside of her returned to Elektra and she was forced to confront her truest nature once again. Will he stay married, or will one of them die before they can have that much-deserved honeymoon? [54], She can see glimpses of future events across precognitive visions. [26] Gorgon, however, attacked Elektra and threw off her mental blocks, enabling him to read her thoughts and see where Fury was being treated for his injuries (he also discovered that the Vatican also hired her, to kill him). An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. He had saved the baby. 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