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Hand, The

Hand, The
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Creation & Design

The Hand was created by Frank Miller as a group of mystical ninjas in the Daredevil series, drawing inspiration from Japanese folklore and martial arts.

Early Years

Initially introduced as adversaries to Daredevil, The Hand quickly became a significant part of the Marvel Universe, often clashing with heroes like Wolverine and Elektra.

Character Development

Over the years, The Hand has evolved from a mere group of villains to a complex organization with deep ties to the mystical and supernatural elements of the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

The Hand has been well-received as a formidable foe in the Marvel Universe, often praised for their depth and connection to martial arts lore.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
Species:
Human
Gender:
Unknown
Affiliations:
Ninja, Super Villains, Various Marvel Characters
Abilities:
Martial Arts Mastery, Stealth, Immortality (through resurrection)
Equipment:
Ninja Weapons, Mystical Artifacts
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
Unknown
Hair Color:
Unknown
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 Jan 2010

Psylocke #1

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Psylocke #1
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Variant second printing cover art by Harvey Tolibao
Wraparound cover depicting Psylocke battling The Hand

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