[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). Star of action fiction series Daredevil, Charlie Cox has revealed the 'one thing' which could see his character split up with Elektra. In her brief role in that corresponding story arc, she fought one of Daredevil's arch-enemies Bullseye over who would be the Kingpin's top assassin. Her father eventually sent her away for . [volume&issueneeded] The infected Wolverine from this incident travels to another Earth where he kills the human Elektra with his claws, impaling her through the stomach in the manner of Bullseye.[70]. Jonathan Majors is Kang the Conquerer, the biggest challenge for the Super Heroes of the MCU. [75] She also becomes the Kingpin's lover. Manage Settings Daredevil and Elektra make up one of Marvel Comics' most popular couples. ", penned by Frank Miller, Elektra's murder at the hands of Bullseye does not occur as Bullseye is cut down and killed while trying to escape from prison. [22] Based on her relationship with Logan and her ties to the Hand, Nick Fury hired Elektra to lead the mission, paying her in excess of $200,000, more money in one day than the (then) yearly salary of the President of the United States. Elektra can communicate telepathically with individuals possessing similar levels of mental discipline, such as the Chaste. You've been warned. They fought off many ninjas and were victorious. A comic book fact about Daredevil and Elektra's relationship is the fact that Elektra got started as a supervillain. It's another difference that comic book fans will recognize from the Netflix series, but both versions executed well-written takes on Daredevil and Elektra's early relationship concerning their distinct universes. Although they split up after leaving school, the two former classmates would return to each other time and time again. It became very clear from early on in Daredevil comics that Karen Page was in love with Matt Murdock from the very first moment she laid eyes on him. She explained that being killed by The Hand was all part of a plan she had from the beginning. and it was really the missing piece that clicked together all the loose pieces of the story in my head, and became the nexus for everything tying together as well as it did. It was unknown where Elektra really was or what her plans were, but it was during the time following the destruction of the helicarrier that she was abducted by Skrulls and replaced with an imposter. But in DAREDEVIL (1964) #325, Elektra paid a high price for her victory. Daredevil and Elektra Finally Take the Next Logical Step in Their Of course, Elektra herself had a complicated relationship with the group. This tragedy causes Elektra to become cynical and jaded, leading her to leave school and train in martial arts in China. [41] She joins the Hand so she can gain intel on the Shadowland fortress to help the super heroes infiltrate it. Matt cleanses her soul, giving her story a satisfying ending. 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. Mostly due to the influence of Matt Murdock, Elektra decided to go down a more noble path and become a superhero. Elektra and the Punisher, explained | Polygon Elektra spares Franklin Nelson's life, irritating the Kingpin, who swiftly orders her execution. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, he now resides in Houston. Garner also starred in an Elektra spinoff in 2005. Poppy Bilderbeck. RELATED: The 10 Best Comics With Art By Tim Sale. Elektra learned ancient martial arts of China, Siam, and Japan. Marvel fans have followed Daredevil and Elektra's relationship for decades, and have also seen it play out on the big and small screen. Wild Thing. Daredevil (DVD, 2009, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition Widescreen Movie Cash In the MC2 Universe (an alternate future primarily focused on the children of current Marvel superheroes), Elektra married Wolverine and the two had a daughter named Rina Logan, a.k.a. Its your all-access pass to over 30,000 Marvel comics at your fingertips. They then set the Silver Samurai on to her and it appeared she killed him though he appeared alive and well in other comics. But it skipped over the incident that ultimately put Matt and Elektra on wildly different paths. Additionally, it is shown that she is wealthy enough to have an "extra-dimensional" credit rating. [42] She then helps sneak the super heroes into the building, to stop Daredevil from resurrecting Bullseye. 1981). While at times her methods can be morally gray, there is no doubt that Elektra is now one of Marvel's most popular superheroes rather than supervillains. Follow her on Twitter at @caramelattekiss. Youve been warned. After Baron Helmut Zemo and Fixer started using a machine to turn all the inmates back to normal, Elektra was among those restored. She had an older brother named Orestez. Daredevil has had many loves and relationships. [54], She can see glimpses of future events across precognitive visions. Daredevil and Punisher are two of Marvel's street-level characters; vigilantes who fight criminals and other villains that aren't typically super-powered or cosmic in nature. Daredevil, Black Widow, and Stone (a member of Stick's organization The Chaste) battle The Hand to prevent them from reviving Elektra as a sinister weapon. David Brooke October 12, 2022 Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #4. [72] Following the disappearance of the Goblin Queen, she indulges in an affair with Havok. Love had truly conquered all. While Elektra and Black Widow fight, The Hand heals Matt Murdock. However, DAREDEVIL: WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR (2022) #1 put a darker spin on this romance when it was revealed that Elektra knew about Matt long before she met him during those wild college days. There, Elektra began dating classmate Matt Murdock. She was resurrected shortly after, but the story contained a narrative note which indicates that Daredevil must never encounter her again.[8]. This May, Marvel honors Asian and AAPI creators and characters all month long. She retreats from her boyfriend and society after the assassination of her father, a Greek envoy. 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 . When rival mercenary Bullseye murdered Elektra, Daredevil sought revenge and left his lethal foe crippled after a brutal encounter. [45], During the Civil War II storyline, Elektra joined S.H.I.E.L.D. Matt Murdock has fallen for some of the most alluring and dangerous women in the Marvel Comics universe, but his relationship with Elektra is a popular romance that has endured. Daredevil usually works alone, but when he teams up with Elektra, the two make a fantastic pair. After her mother's death, Elektra grew up close to her father but was plagued by visions and voices with no known source. This upset Frank Miller, who claimed that Marvel had previously promised him that the character would not be used in any publication. Elektra betrayed Kingpin by sparing the life of Matt's law partner and best friend, Foggy Nelson. Although Elektra began as an assassin for The Hand, and later for Kingpin, she eventually was able to turn her life around. She quit Columbia and returned to China to study martial arts. Keep reading ongoing series. Miller initially based the character's appearance on Lisa Lyon, a female bodybuilder. She offered Matt the chance for retribution, saying he should kill Roscoe. She's a skilled fighter who can take care of herself, making it very hard for a villain to use her as leverage against Daredevil. He refused, saying she was a killer and had to prove herself. 10 Reasons Why Matt Murdock and Elektra Are Perfectly Matched - CBR Miller didn't intend for this to be the case, but Marvel Comics quickly took the opportunity to bring the character back. She instead gave it to the police officer who had killed her father stating that he had a debt to her and he would not let her down. It's during that period that Elektra's father was murdered, despite an attempt to save him by a young, less well-trained Murdock. Desperate to prove that she was not all terrible, her need for redemption made her an extraordinary hero. Have you triedMarvel Unlimitedyet? Matt "Daredevil" Murdock has had two primary relationships in his life; Elektra and Karen Page. What Happened To Elektra In Daredevil? How The MCU Can Bring Her Back Similar to the Batman and Catwoman dynamic in DC Comics, Marvel's Daredevil and Elektra have an infamously complicated relationship. Elektra overheard the order to kill her ex-boyfriend and stepped in to defend him. Though Elektra's story arc upon the character's creation was surely tragic, Miller writes a spiritually resonant end to it that gives her some closure. RELATED:10 Best Daredevil Storylines In Marvel Comics, Ranked. 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. The two have often found themselves on opposing sides of the law, but they always seem to be drawn to one another again despite their differences. Despite this, with Matt's influence, she was able to turn her life around. Daredevil never revealed exactly what happened to the MCU's Elektra, but Elodie Yung's assassin could return in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Elektra also has a cameo in Spider-Girl where she is hired by the Black Tarantula to be Spider-Girl's martial arts instructor. Cant-miss news and updates from across the Marvel Universe! Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Daredevil Is Finally Going to Marry Elektra - CBR While there are some connections to prior story arcs, it presents a great new premise with genuine stakes that also involve Matt and Elektra's dynamic. She told him that they would take The Hand and HYDRA down together. AIPT Comics The two decided to run away together, retire from their costumed lives, and live happily ever after together. Here are the top five reasons Karen Page is Daredevil's soulmate, and five reasons why it will always be Elektra. While it seems like now she is a full-time hero for good, over the course of those many flip-flops Elektra killed many, many people. 12. NEXT: 10 Comic Storylines Fans Want To See In Daredevil: Born Again, George is a freelance writer, blogger, and YouTuber. And unlike the blind, Catholic superhero with a conscience whom we grew to love in season one of the comic book series, this . Gorgon used his power on her neck and she collapsed. This 'Daredevil' actress used her karate skills to play one of TV's In this universe, she starts out as a sweet, innocent girl who cares deeply for her loved ones so deeply that she is willing to go over dead bodies to help them. Trained as an assassin and raised to kill, Elektra and Daredevil's relationship always seemed to be fraught with sorrow and sadness with Elektra dying on him on a few occasions. The MCU's Daredevil in the series has differences from the comicsbut largely pays tasteful homage to the source material. She can match him in skill, giving Daredevil a much better chance of success. [50] Elektra is an Olympic-level athlete, strong in gymnastics and swimming, with a high level in athleticism, human strength, speed, stamina, agility, dexterity, reflexes and reactions, coordination, balance, and endurance. Daredevil fans were given a gift starting in 2015 with the MCU's loosely-connected TV series on Netflix. Elektra, American comic strip superhero created for Marvel Comics by writer and artist Frank Miller. We caught up with Ant-Man himself, Paul Rudd, and the red carpet premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania to discuss the new challenges Scott Lang is facing, and what it's like to travel to a secret dimension. The very first employee fired for the law firm Nelson and Murdock, Karen Page quickly became a vital character to the Daredevil story. As fans would expect, it's been adversarial at times as well, with Elektra having fluctuated along the moral spectrum. Years of counseling and medication had convinced her this was a false memory, but the doubt remained. Daredevil and Elektra fought the villain and, after a lengthy and bloody battle, won. Matt and Elektra skipped several steps in their burgeoning relationship in DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR (1993) #3. Elektra's death was tragic, but Matt's love for her gave the story a bright, beautiful ending. Daredevil and Elektra have had a long, drama-filled relationship over the years, from being lovers to enemies and back again on several occasions. 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. Before leaving the cell, she murders the interrogator who was torturing her for info. 'Daredevil' returns with amped-up thrills, scary newcomers Stick, a member of the benevolent organization called the Chaste, recognized the darkness in her soul and attempted to train her himself, but she ultimately sided with the Hand, a sect of mystical ninja who trained her as an assassin. Foggy recognized Elektra right as she was about to kill him. Bullseye then kicks the seemingly sedated Elektra off the building, but she manages to land safely. [6] Miller originally intended this issue, which was essentially a filler story, to be Elektra's only appearance,[7] but she instead became a frequently appearing villain in Daredevil until her death in issue #181 (April 1982). For the first time, Elektra was up against a foe she couldn't beat. Unfortunately there was nothing there worth saving" and then proceeds to cut him in half. Their deep understanding of each other, and her skills as a martial artist, make Elektra the obvious guardian for such a dangerous secret. Daredevil #4 references how Matt Murdock discovers Frank is over The Hand, though not much time is spent on their history together. [74], A more "realistic" version of Elektra appears in the PunisherMAX series, from Marvel's MAX imprint. [36], Elektra wakes up handcuffed to a hospital bed in the Night Nurse's clinic. She then proceeds to kill both Nico and Brothers. For more on Daredevil #4, read our review. [volume&issueneeded], In the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc "Crossover", Elektra is seen among the zombie hordes preparing to attack Magneto, Mr. She is a master of many Japanese combat forms including Ninjutsu, Aikido and Karate. While there are many reasons either woman is the love of Matt's life, it's very hard to compare the two. She later broke away from them and became an independent agent, and in this role she again encountered Matt Murdock, who was now active as Daredevil. Daredevil and Elektra do have disagreements over her mercenary lifestyle and her impulsiveness as a superhero. While he is deeply in love with Elektra, this creates lots of problems with their relationship, given that Elektra is an assassin. Matt Murdock is notorious for dating many popular Marvel characters. June's 'Scarlet Witch Annual' #1 will serve as a prelude to 'Contest of Chaos,' an interconnected saga that will run across various Marvel Comics annuals this summer. When nine-year-old Elektra was assaulted by kidnappers, the men were all killed by Orestez, who had grown into an accomplished martial artist after leaving home. After a grueling battle, neither Matt nor Elektra could stand up, but they were declared man and wife by Stick, which technically makes this the second time that Matt has been married. But which one is his true love and soulmate? She is also highly skilled with the katana, daggers, three-section staff, and shuriken. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The Elektra readers first encountered in January 1981's Daredevil #168 was a figure of tragedy befitting her namesake (read your Sophocles, kids). [volume&issueneeded], As part of the 2012 Marvel NOW! This doesn't sit great with Daredevil. But in Season 2, Matt's relationships with Foggy and Karen were strained by the introduction of a person from his past Elektra Natchios. Elektra's father Hugo Natchios was a Greek ambassador to the U.S., and around a year into Elektra and Matt's relationship, she and her father were kidnapped by terrorists. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. If you've lapsed on this series or want to return, start here, as the current story has Daredevil and company on a collision course with the Hand and the Punisher. [73] She seemingly dies near the end of the series, though Scotty reassures Alex that she will come back. The Hand wanted to bring Elektra back from the dead so that she could serve them again as an immoral, immortal totem. The crime lord, in exchange for his freedom, offered the FBI irrefutable evidence that Matt Murdock was Daredevil. The recently announced Elektra #100 by writer Ann Nocenti and various artists will seemingly lead into the new Daredevil series as well.. Marvel promises new enemies and "radical changes" to . He is a fan of pretty much anything involving nerd culture. The nurse explains that she bound Elektra for her own safety, although the ninja easily frees herself. With Elektra, however, Matt was never afraid. Norman taunts Elektra to undo this mind trick, and Elektra obliges. Daredevil has been excellent under Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto, and the series returns for a new Elektra/Daredevil adventure. Daredevil And Elektra Reignite Their Romance In Devil's Reign - ScreenRant In this version of the story, rather than dying at Bulleye's hands, Elektra asked Matt for help. RELATED: Kingpin's Best Quotes In Netflix's Daredevil Series. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. After a long period of estrangement, Elektra reentered Matts life in DAREDEVIL (2019) #10 with an offer to help him regain his edge. #35, titled "What If Bullseye Had Not Killed Elektra?" This May, collect all-new 'Spider-Verse' variant covers. 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 mother died of breast cancer when she was 6, and her father is trying to make money with a laundromat. She worked for both the Hand and the Kingpin, often battling against Daredevil. Elektra then takes Matt to the Night Nurse, but insists that The Hand should cure him. It's logical how he came to open up with Elektra, as revealing his radar sense and martial arts prowess to the likes of Foggy would endangerthe latter more than anything else. 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. [11] Elektra lost faith and hope. DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR (1993) #2 gave us a detailed account of the first time that Matt became aware of Elektra. Daredevil and Elektra make up one of Marvel Comics' most popular couples. During a fight with The Hand, Elektra was killed and resurrected as a Hand warrior, eventually becoming their leader. Matt & Elektra Have History On 'Daredevil' - Bustle Matt and Elektra have had an on-and-off relationship for a long time. As his alter-ego Daredevil, the blind lawyer's reputation with women is infamous. The November solicitation and cover forDaredevil#5 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, and Matt Wilson feature Daredevil and Elektra in a romantic embrace behind white bars. In the MCU, Elektra did genuinely fall in love with Matt, but it was initially under ulterior motives. While he is deeply in love with Elektra, this creates lots of problems with their relationship, given that Elektra is an assassin. March 18, 2016. Season 1 ofDaredevilhints at their relationship in a college flashback with Foggy, while season 2 gave fans their live-action origins together. She chose a better path for herself and worked to become a hero instead of a villain. [volume&issueneeded], Outside the Night Nurse's medical office, reporters and police gather. By the end of the story, this is all revealed to have been a ruse by the Spider-Man villain Mysterio. So in order for Daredevil and Elektra to truly lead The Fist, they must survive a life-and-death ceremony to become husband and wife. Her new mission was to kill Foggy Nelson, Matt's best friend. As chronicled inThe Man Without Fear, Stick spontaneously appeared to warnMatt to stay away from her. agents during the Blackhawk incident. Elektra and Daredevil are now husband and wife! Daredevil's Dangerous Relationship With the Hand, Explained In the process of doing so, Daredevil intervened and fought Elektra, stopping her. But Matt may not realize that one of the key prophecies of The Fist is that either the King or the Queen must die to fulfill their mission. [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. and placed an explosive collar on his neck to ensure his loyalty. "Someone's Assassin:" Subverting Femme Fatale Tropes and Why Elektra 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 As time went on, Murdock eventually reciprocated Karen's feelings, realizing that he was as deeply in love with her as she was with him. 15 Best Daredevil Love Interests, Ranked - CBR [34] Iron Man immediately orders her held in protective custody at S.H.I.E.L.D. Who has time for a first kiss? At the time of Miller's run onDaredevil, Elektra served as mostly a supervillain character as well as a complicated girlfriend of Matt Murdock's past. Instead, it was test. It's certainly not because of the hero lacking any other trusted loved ones in his life, as Foggy Nelson has been Matt's best friend and emotional anchor since they met. operatives and manages to reach Matt Murdock's office to raid his stash of first aid supplies. [16] Later, members of The Hand stole her body and attempted to resurrect her. Free shipping for many products! And it ultimately cost Elektra her life when Bullseye impaled her with her own sai. Although Matt was incredulous about Elektras decision, her actions won him over and they finally rekindled the love that had abandoned their lives years ago. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Especially after Stick says. The character is a highly trained assassin of Greek descent who wields a pair of sai as her trademark weapons. It is also revealed that she is in a lesbian relationship with her. It was a devastating moment and a defining one in Matts life. Elektra worked as an assassin and thug-for-hire for the Kingpin. While Elektra's loss of her father was a failed endeavor, trying to save both of them was Matt's first attempt at heroics. In Issue 25, Elektra talks to the homeless p Continue Reading 23 1 Lawrence C. Perhaps the most famous Elektra story in the comics is her death at the hands of Bullseye. The only way to improve Daredevil is to kill him. [18], Some time after her partnership with Wolverine ended, it was revealed that when Elektra was resurrected by Stone, Elektra's evil aspect had been physically split apart from her in its own body as a consequence of the ritual performed by Daredevil. Although he wasnt Daredevil yet, Matt took it upon himself to save Elektra and her father. Later, during her fight with Carol Danvers, she shows remorse for having killed him. She effectively becomes his Stick, and the two start to rekindle their dormant romance in the process. Netflix's TV series helped thrust these characters more into the mainstream and showed fans the best live-action rendition of this relationship with Charlie Cox andlodie Yung in their respective roles. The marriage is a long time coming for Daredevil and Elektra. When she failed, the Kingpin angrily ordered Elektra to get revenge on Daredevil. In the comics, Matt and Elektra do date, but the initial rift in their romance happened differently. [31] However, upon her death it is revealed that "Elektra" is actually a Skrull in disguise; its death indicates that the Skrulls have become undetectable to even the heightened senses of New Avengers members Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Doctor Strange. Her strength and skills also allow her to fight alongside Daredevil. RELATED: 10 Best Comic Books Ever, According To Ranker. Working together, Spider-Man and Daredevil make short work of the criminal crew. The corpse is given to Iron Man by Spider-Woman. to free her conscience of the deaths of the passengers of the crashed Black Hawk. The brilliance of Daredevil season 2 is that not only is Matt struggling with. DAREDEVIL (1964) #181 is the now-classic battle for the ages when Elektra and the maniacal Bullseye went head-to-head. [3] She has also appeared as a supporting character of the X-Men's Wolverine and in other series and mini-series, as well as adaptations for the screen. Very little is said about the future of Elektra, although we do see that she is actively involved in parenting Rina. This was a view of their college years that had only been glimpsed previously.
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