Despite this, with Matt's influence, she was able to turn her life around. Bullseye attempts to kill her with a drug laced arrow, but she is saved by Elektra (who accidentally gets the drugs on the arrow in her system in the process). Evangeline Lilly who stars as Hope Van Dyne, aka Wasp, joins us live from the premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, to discuss Hope's journey, and the evolution of the family dynamics in the film. In Daredevil & Elektra by Chip Zdarsky Vol. Perhaps the most famous Elektra story in the comics is her death at the hands of Bullseye. Start your 7-day free trial, or sign up with plans as low as $9.99 a month. The team of heroes is successful in doing so, with Daredevil purifying Elektra's soul by his sheer force of will. Prior toElektra's brutal death, she was New York's top assassin before Bullseye's intervention. Her mother died of breast cancer when she was 6, and her father is trying to make money with a laundromat. 'Daredevil': Elodie Yung on Elektra - The Hollywood Reporter Elektra Natchios was revealed to be the college girlfriend of Matt Murdock, AKA Daredevil. The very first employee fired for the law firm Nelson and Murdock, Karen Page quickly became a vital character to the Daredevil story. Although they split up after leaving school, the two former classmates would return to each other time and time again. Daredevil and Elektra's relationship is a complicated one, and these are things only die-hard comic book fans know about their romance. [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. The only way to improve Daredevil is to kill him. Daredevil has been excellent under Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto, and the series returns for a new Elektra/Daredevil adventure. Miller initially based the character's appearance on Lisa Lyon, a female bodybuilder. And it ultimately cost Elektra her life when Bullseye impaled her with her own sai. In Issue 25, Elektra talks to the homeless p Continue Reading 23 1 Lawrence C. Stick trained a young Elektra similar to Matt,sending her on a mission to win him back over to The Chaste. agents during the Blackhawk incident. Matt attempts to rescue them, but the hostage situation takes a turn for the worse, resulting in Hugo Natchios being killed. Elektra Natchios was born on a Greek island near the Aegean Sea to Hugo Kostas Natchios and his wife Christina Natchios. The two remain close friends. Daredevil's Current Romantic Complication Is His Latest Love Disaster - CBR leather suit by night. 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. [volume&issueneeded], There is a gap between the Elektra featured in Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra and Ultimate Elektra and the one shown in Ultimate Spider-Man. [69] She is also among the zombies that attack (and infect) Frank Castle. Once he defeats all of the super heroes, Iron Fist used his chi energy on the demon to help heal Matt's soul. It is also revealed that she is in a lesbian relationship with her. Daredevil fans were given a gift starting in 2015 with the MCU's loosely-connected TV series on Netflix. 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]. When she eventually obtained the Key, she refused to give it to Fury, believing that he could not be trusted with such a powerful weapon. and placed an explosive collar on his neck to ensure his loyalty. Superheroes live dangerous lives. How Marvel's Daredevil Got Elektra Wrong - ScreenRant 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. Original Daredevil Sequel Plan Can Finally Be Told In MCU's Born Again [20], HYDRA and The Hand joined forces, killing off various heroes and resurrecting them into their possessed warriors, including the X-Man Wolverine, who became their killing machine. Matt killed himself to stop the demon from causing any more chaos. She offered Matt the chance for retribution, saying he should kill Roscoe. 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 arguably more skilled than Matt and she was the perfect teacher to sharpen his senses. Elektra (Elektra Natchios) In Comics Powers, Enemies, History | Marvel Gorgon used his power on her neck and she collapsed. [34] Iron Man immediately orders her held in protective custody at S.H.I.E.L.D. Seeking help from Matt, after much deliberation he decides to run away with her. Two contradictory accounts of her family history have been given. RELATED:10 Times Superheroes Broke Their No Kill Policies. Through tragedy, trials, tribulations, and even death, Matt Murdock and Elektra found their way back to each other in the pages of DAREDEVIL (2019). [volume&issueneeded], It was later revealed that this Elektra was actually a Skrull and not the real Elektra. But in the Marvel Universe, death is rarely the end. She was resurrected shortly after, but the story contained a narrative note which indicates that Daredevil must never encounter her again.[8]. Star of action fiction series Daredevil, Charlie Cox has revealed the 'one thing' which could see his character split up with Elektra. 9. While Elektra and Black Widow fight, The Hand heals Matt Murdock. Will he stay married, or will one of them die before they can have that much-deserved honeymoon? Daredevil is notorious for being a hero with a no-kill policy. When rival mercenary Bullseye murdered Elektra, Daredevil sought revenge and left his lethal foe crippled after a brutal encounter. 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. These two women could not be more different. Matt is lucky to have several people in his life that he loves and trusts, including his longtime best friend, Foggy. 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. As she bled to death, Elektra managed to drag herself to Matts door and reconcile with him before she died in his arms. storyline, Elektra was incarcerated for some unknown reason in Pleasant Hill, a gated community established by S.H.I.E.L.D. She talked Absorbing Man out to harming the innocent lives at Pleasant Hill. This would be a rude awakening of what the life of a well-intentioned superhero would entail. With a team of heroes, Matt fights the Hand to stop Elektra's unwanted resurrection. To become the King and Queen of The Fist, Matt and Elektra had to battle a gauntlet of The Hands undead warriors and make it out alive. 10 Reasons Why Matt Murdock and Elektra Are Perfectly Matched - CBR Elektra's conscience caught up with her, and she knew that if she killed Foggy, Matt would be destroyed, and he'd never forgive her. 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. News Matt Murdock and Elektra knew each other intimately, long before he became the Devil of Hell's Kitchen and she became the Kingpin's assassin. She reacted to them through self-harm. RELATED: 10 Ways Daredevil Is Just Like Batman. [17], Later, Stone somehow resurrected Elektra and then sent her to aid the X-Man Wolverine, at a time when he had been physically and mentally regressed to a bestial form. In What If? This was a view of their college years that had only been glimpsed previously. For more on Daredevil #4, read our review. Daredevil and Elektra have had a long, drama-filled relationship over the years, from being lovers to enemies and back again on several occasions. The Man Without Fear retires the Daredevil mantle to his dismay, as his dulled skills and senses cost someone their life. Kathryn Newton joins us live from the premiere of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, to discuss taking on the role of Cassie Lang, filming with Paul Rudd, and exploring the Quantum Realm. 'Daredevil & Elektra by Chip Zdarsky Vol 1: The Red Fist Saga' review This page was last edited on 5 February 2023, at 17:14. She is a master hand-to-hand fighter who wields a long sword and a pair of sais. But in DAREDEVIL (1964) #325, Elektra paid a high price for her victory. On the rare occasion I thought I had a legitimate angle to use her, Ralph was cool to the idea. The crime lord, in exchange for his freedom, offered the FBI irrefutable evidence that Matt Murdock was Daredevil. Although initially hesitant, she stands her ground and faces her killer. Love had truly conquered all. When Daredevil and Elektra team up, they're a nearly unstoppable duo. She took the position of field director when Phil Coulson left the group. Elektra Natchios (Earth-616) | Marvel Database | Fandom 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. [19], She was hired by Nick Fury to assassinate Saddam Abed Dassam, the leader of Iraq who was in league with HYDRA, and retrieve the Scorpio Key from them. This 'Daredevil' Season 2 Recap Will Help You Keep Up With - Bustle Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Daredevil (DVD, 2009, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition Widescreen) at the best online prices at eBay! [27], In an email to Kitty Pryde, Nick Fury told her that Elektra had survived, but was missing and was probably in Eastern Europe, creating her own militia group, which she intended to be her own version of The Hand. Her strength and skills also allow her to fight alongside Daredevil. Seventeen issues later, it appears she has, and Daredevil is interested. [10] She has since appeared in two eponymous ongoing series and several mini-series. [11] Although the pair worked together to fight the Hand, they also came into conflict frequently. The marriage is a long time coming for Daredevil and Elektra. In one of Marvel's popular What If? Its your all-access pass to over 30,000 Marvel comics at your fingertips. The two decided to run away together, retire from their costumed lives, and live happily ever after together. 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. Daredevil #4 by Chip Zdarsky, Rafael De Latorre, Matthew Wilson, and VC's Clayton Cowles find Matt Murdock and Elektra setting up the new facility for The Fist and their latest recruits, which includes policeman Cole North, Foggy Nelson, and Hulk supporting character Leonard Samson, aka Doc Sasquatch. For more on Daredevil #4, read our review. . Season 1 ofDaredevilhints at their relationship in a college flashback with Foggy, while season 2 gave fans their live-action origins together. Daredevil and Elektra make up one of Marvel Comics' most popular couples. This May, collect all-new 'Spider-Verse' variant covers. Elektra can communicate telepathically with individuals possessing similar levels of mental discipline, such as the Chaste. She then proceeds to kill both Nico and Brothers. David Brooke October 12, 2022 Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #4. A year later, Elektra and her father were kidnapped by terrorists. [12] She then battled Kirigi.[13]. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. [29], Elektra seemingly reappears, appearing to be corrupted by the Hand. And it was her original intent to seduce him into joining The Hand for a lifetime of shared servitude. Elektra is a master assassin, and her romance with Daredevil has been riddled with complications from both of their lives. Gain a behind the scenes perspective on the making of Marvel Studios Shang-Chi with this deluxe hardcover chock-full of exclusive concept art. The two met at Columbia University while Matt was in college. There, Elektra began dating classmate Matt Murdock. And only one walked away. 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 later resurrected him. [42] She then helps sneak the super heroes into the building, to stop Daredevil from resurrecting Bullseye. 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. Elektra was resurrected in a ceremony begun by the Hand. [37], Elektra climbs to the top of the building to confront the third assassin, only to be taken aback when she discovers that he is Bullseye. Elektra then takes Matt to the Night Nurse, but insists that The Hand should cure him. Who married daredevil? [16] Later, members of The Hand stole her body and attempted to resurrect her. For the first time in years, Elektra reunited with Matt to face Erynys and defeat the darkness once and for all. Frank Miller, Terry Austin, Glynis Wein, and Joe Rosen showed readers what would have happened if Elektra escaped death. [71] Scotty is the son of that reality's Alex Summers and Madelyne Pryor. 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. But it skipped over the incident that ultimately put Matt and Elektra on wildly different paths. By the end of the story, this is all revealed to have been a ruse by the Spider-Man villain Mysterio. Following her debut in season 2 of Marvel's hit Netflix series, Elektra played a prominent role in The Defenders. 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. [54] She mastered this ability during training with The Hand, which mentally links her to The Beast, the demigod of The Hand. [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]. Elektra jumps into the alley and battles Nico, only to find that another hit man named Carmine is also attempting to kill her with a sniper rifle from a rooftop. 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. Elektra's death was tragic, but Matt's love for her gave the story a bright, beautiful ending. They fought off many ninjas and were victorious. When Matt went to prison, he was concerned about what would happen to Hell's Kitchen in his absence. 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. However, feeling compelled to find a way to bring good to Hell's Kitchen beyond his legal profession, he accepts Elektra's invitation to mentor him. Matt Murdock prepares for his trial in his new King Daredevil costume, which matches the Daredevil costume Elektra adopted when she replaced Matt as the defender of Hell's Kitchen. [47], During Chip Zdarsky's run on Daredevil, Elektra seeks out Murdock to help form an organization called The Fist to take down The Hand once and for all. Daredevil: 5 Reasons The Bullseye Cliffhanger Needs - ScreenRant Hugo Natchios eventually served as a Greek ambassador to the United States. 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. 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Elektra and the Punisher, explained | Polygon [volume&issueneeded], In the Ultimate Fantastic Four arc "Crossover", Elektra is seen among the zombie hordes preparing to attack Magneto, Mr. All rights reserved. [54], She can see glimpses of future events across precognitive visions. Elektra is a morally gray character who often rebels against the idea of acting as a "hero." Together, they can face almost anything. March 18, 2016. Wild Thing. [15] The Kingpin then assigned her to kill Matt Murdock's partner, Franklin "Foggy" Nelson. Bullseye then kicks the seemingly sedated Elektra off the building, but she manages to land safely. 'Daredevil' returns with amped-up thrills, scary newcomers Daredevil and Elektra just got married Daredevil and Elektra just got married in a ceremony that was as violent as their tumultuous relationship Feature by Joshua Lapin-Bertone Contributing writer Published on Oct. 12, 2022 Marvel Comics Daredevil has had a headline worthy love life lately. As some fans would expect, the first person that Matt ever revealed his abilities to was Elektra. 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. 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. Daredevil tries to atone for his and her sins in new #1 relaunch Shortly after Elektra was killed by Bullseye inDaredevil #181, titledLast Hand, she was brought back from the dead due to The Hand's cultish rituals. Orestez advised his father that Elektra needed to learn self-defense. [32], The Mighty Avengers #16 reveals that Elektra was selected to be replaced by a Skrull imposter named Siri. He was only partially successful, as Hugo was accidentally killed by the police who were trying to shoot the terrorists. Daredevil and Elektra make up one of Marvel Comics' most popular couples. The MCU's Daredevil in the series has differences from the comicsbut largely pays tasteful homage to the source material. As Elektra was about to finish off Nelson, he recognized her as the college girlfriend of his best friend. Of course, Matt wouldn't find out until later that Stone finished what The Hand started by reviving her once the hero cleansed Elektra's soul. She quit Columbia and returned to China to study martial arts. Elektra Natchios was introduced as the college love of Matt Murdock, alter ego of the crime fighter Daredevil. (formerly S.H.I.E.L.D.) During a fight with The Hand, Elektra was killed and resurrected as a Hand warrior, eventually becoming their leader. Not every rescue would be successful, and not all of the pieces to Matt's life would fall exactly into place. [39], Elektra was involved in an incident with the Red Hulk, X-Force, a new villain called the Red She-Hulk and a few other well known mercenaries such as Deadpool and the Punisher. 168 (January 1981). Elektra was born on the island of Cyprus, near the Aegean Sea, to Hugo Kostas Natchios and his wife Christina. WARNING: The following article contains spoilers for Daredevil #4. Elektra presented Matt with a tied up and beaten Roscoe Sweeney, the man responsible for his dad's murder. She is a master combatant with the Okinawan sai, her usual weapon of choice. The Double Lives of Elektra Natchios and Karen Page, 2 #1417 (October December 2009). Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #4. A History of Elektra and Daredevil's Relationship Created by Frank Miller, Elektra debuted in 1981's Daredevil #168. Seeing as Elektra and Daredevil say, I do, one can surmise those coupling is basically a marriage. Fury hired her as a way to avoid accountability in global political circles. The Elektra readers first encountered in January 1981's Daredevil #168 was a figure of tragedy befitting her namesake (read your Sophocles, kids). This is far from a representation of a healthy relationship. In both accounts, she gives premature birth to Elektra just before dying. Any superhero would prefer to have a love interest that can defend himself/herself. However, Daredevil was suddenly shot by Paladin (who was working for FBI operatives) and was left bleeding profusely in Elektra's arms. She is also highly skilled with the katana, daggers, three-section staff, and shuriken. They have to defeat all of the undead souls to complete the trial, and the overwhelming odds make it look like the heroes may not succeed. [43][44], During the Avengers: Standoff! This upset Frank Miller, who claimed that Marvel had previously promised him that the character would not be used in any publication. But once he recognized Elektra as Matt's ex-girlfriend, she couldn't go through with it. Both of them then retire and live a happy life together. 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, . Youve been warned. She was created by Brian Michael Bendis . George lives in Birmingham with her husband and their pet rats, all of whom are named after the X-Men. However, the duo is tighter than ever in the. [41] She joins the Hand so she can gain intel on the Shadowland fortress to help the super heroes infiltrate it. [40], In Shadowland storyline, Stick tries to convince Elektra to help stop the Hand from corrupting Matt. When they put aside their differences, they're perfectly matched. Elektra worked as an assassin and thug-for-hire for the Kingpin. Matt Murdock was always a bit of a player. "A first. At the same time, she also reinstated Grant Ward into S.H.I.E.L.D. She can match him in skill, giving Daredevil a much better chance of success. 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. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. And, for a time, she was cleansed of the darkness that had haunted her ledger for years. Together, they head to a cave that's filled with The Hand's dead souls. [volume&issueneeded] She is hired by an unknown person to kill a Latverian terrorist, but Spider-Man prevented her from doing it. While he is deeply in love with Elektra, this creates lots of problems with their relationship, given that Elektra is an assassin. Rebuilding The Fist is going to be a strenuous task, and part of getting it to the point that it can take down The Hand involves its King and Queen becoming one in marital matrimony. Daredevil: 5 Reasons Karen Page Is His True Love (& 5 Why It's - CBR [35]Paladin breaks into H.A.M.M.E.R. Video games, comics, movies, TV, anime, manga, you name it. Elektra's primary abilities are a strong knowledge of martial arts and weaponry. But in the end, they still share a relationship based on compassion for each other. A Skrull named Pagon took Elektra's place since Siri was killed by Elektra. The New Avengers rescue Lopez and she ends up stabbing Elektra to death. After falling off the deep end and becoming addicted to drugs, Karen began a career as a porn actress in order to sustain her high. 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. X-Men. . Having accepted Elektras proposal to lead The Fist together and take down The Hand, Matt and his longtime love underwent a stressful trial by fire in DAREDEVIL (2022) #4. Knowing how much her actions would hurt her former lover, Elektra relented and refused to complete her assignment, failing the Kingpin yet again. Bullseye follows and confronts her on the street, attempting to kill her with her own sai, much like their first encounter. Who has time for a first kiss? Elektra and Daredevil go on a secret mission and may be happier for it. [35] She finally makes her escape after taking down several H.A.M.M.E.R. 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. Elektra | comic-book character | Britannica However, the duo is tighter than ever in the pages of Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto's Daredevil series. Matt and Elektra skipped several steps in their burgeoning relationship in DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR (1993) #3. Of course, death is rarely forever in comics, and despite her cleansed soul, Elektra was eventually revived. Charlie Cox Says There's 'One Thing' That Could Break Up Daredevil And Stone and Elektra left the Chaste's secluded base and managed to defeat Erynys while she was battling . They've left New York to reform The Fist, the ancient group that opposes The Hand. Black Widow appears and objects. Elektra proved that, despite selfish pursuits in her dark past, she believes in Matt's mission, understands what drives him, and is willing to risk her life to protect the city he loves. 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 then tried to revive Elektra himself.