Elektra
Creation & Design
Elektra was created by Frank Miller and first appeared in Daredevil #190. She was designed as a deadly assassin and love interest for Matt Murdock (Daredevil).Early Years
Elektra's early years were marked by her training in martial arts and her eventual recruitment into the Hand, a secretive organization of assassins.Character Development
Over the years, Elektra has evolved from a villainous assassin to a complex anti-heroine, often struggling with her dual nature and seeking redemption for her past actions.Cultural Reception
Elektra has been well-received as a strong female character in the comic book world, often praised for her depth and complexity.Character Details
Real Name:
Elektra Natchios
Aliases:
Elektra
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Hand, Daredevil, The Chaste
Abilities:
Master martial artist, Expert assassin, Enhanced agility, Acrobatics
Equipment:
Sai, Throwing stars, Various weapons
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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Comics Journal #58
Fantagraphics
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1980
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Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Elektra not on a comic book, preceded her first full appearance in Daredevil #168 by a month
1st cover appearance of Elektra not on a comic book, preceded her first full appearance in Daredevil #168 by a month
Daredevil #168
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Elektra
1st cameo appearance of Robert 'Goldy' Goldman, dialogue only
First solo written work on Daredevil by Frank Miller - previous co-writer credit first occurred in issue #165
Elektra misspelled 'Elecktra' on the cover
1st appearance and origin of Elektra
1st cameo appearance of Robert 'Goldy' Goldman, dialogue only
First solo written work on Daredevil by Frank Miller - previous co-writer credit first occurred in issue #165
Elektra misspelled 'Elecktra' on the cover
Daredevil #169
Marvel
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1981
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Elektra
Daredevil #174
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Hand, an ancient order of assassins: Genin, Kirigi, The Jonin
3rd appearance of Elektra
[December 2025 - the Hand are speculated to face-off against Spider-Man in Brand New Day]
1st team appearance of the Hand, an ancient order of assassins: Genin, Kirigi, The Jonin
3rd appearance of Elektra
[December 2025 - the Hand are speculated to face-off against Spider-Man in Brand New Day]
Daredevil #176
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Stick, the sensei of Daredevil and Elektra
Daredevil #179
Marvel
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1982
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Miller featuring Elektra
Daredevil #181
Marvel
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1982
•
Vol. 1
Death of Elektra, skewered by Bullseye
Daredevil #182
Marvel
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1982
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Frank Miller
Daredevil #190
Marvel
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1983
•
Vol. 1
Resurrection and origin of Elektra
Elektra: Assassin #1
Epic
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1986
•
Vol. 1
First solo titled limited series featuring Elektra
Origin of Elektra
1st appearance of the Beast of the Hand
First solo titled limited series featuring Elektra
Origin of Elektra
1st appearance of the Beast of the Hand
Elektra #1
Marvel
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1996
•
Vol. 1
First ongoing Elektra series
Recalled issue due to several shadowy panels of Elektra without clothes
The recalled issue can only be identified by looking toward the end of the book where Elektra is talking to a man in a cowboy hat
Recalled issue due to several shadowy panels of Elektra without clothes
The recalled issue can only be identified by looking toward the end of the book where Elektra is talking to a man in a cowboy hat
Elektra #21
Marvel
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2003
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Vol. 2
Debut of Elektra's white costume
Elektra: The Official Movie Adaptation
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
72-page official movie adaptation of the 2005 film starring Jennifer Garner as Elektra
72-page official movie adaptation of the 2005 film starring Jennifer Garner as Elektra
Variant cover art by Harvey Tolibao
Variant connecting cover art by Billy Tan, issues #1-#5 1:50 variants
Variant connecting cover art by Billy Tan, issues #1-#5 1:50 variants
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Variant cover art by Jean Giraud Moebius
Hidden Gem edition
Daredevil #25
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 6
Debut of new Elektra costume and Daredevil moniker - also cameo in King In Black #1 released on the same day
Debut of new Elektra costume and Daredevil moniker - also cameo in King In Black #1 released on the same day
King In Black #1
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 1
Battle of Knull, god of the symbiotes versus the Marvel Universe
Cameo appearance of Elektra as Daredevil
Battle of Knull, god of the symbiotes versus the Marvel Universe
Cameo appearance of Elektra as Daredevil
Second printing, interior cover art
Second printing, design cover featuring Elektra as Daredevil
Variant virgin cover art by Marco Checchetto
Store exclusive
Third printing cover art by Peach Momoko
Daredevil #28
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 6
Non-Key
Solicitation: a new Daredevil rises to protect Hell's Kitchen
Elektra as Daredevil continues
Solicitation: a new Daredevil rises to protect Hell's Kitchen
Elektra as Daredevil continues
Variant cover art by David Nakayama
Variant cover art by David Nakayama
Daredevil #36
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 6
First team-up of Daredevil and Elektra as Daredevil
Variant cover art by John Romita Jr.
Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Sabine Rich
Variant cover art by Jen Bartel
Variant cover art by Jorge Fornes
Cover art inspired by Marvel Age #36 by David Mazzucchelli
Variant cover art by Jorge Fornes
Cover art inspired by Marvel Age #36 by David Mazzucchelli
Variant cover art by Jen Bartel
Variant cover art by David Lopez
Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman
Daredevil #4
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 7
Marriage of Daredevil and Elektra
Daredevil and Elektra become leaders of the Fist
Marriage of Daredevil and Elektra
Daredevil and Elektra become leaders of the Fist
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