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Elektra

Elektra
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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
Fantagraphics Sep 1980

Comics Journal #58

Comics Journal #58
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1st cover appearance of Elektra not on a comic book, preceded her first full appearance in Daredevil #168 by a month
Marvel Jan 1981

Daredevil #168

Daredevil #168
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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
Marvel Sep 1981

Daredevil #174

Daredevil #174
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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]
Marvel Nov 2001 Vol 2

Elektra #3

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Elektra #3
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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
Marvel Dec 2020 Vol 6

Daredevil #25

Daredevil #25
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Debut of Elektra’s new costume and her donning the Daredevil moniker
Elektra also made a cameo appearance as Daredevil in King in Black #1, released the same day

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