This template will categorize articles that include it into category. Elektra natchios is a marvel comics character, created by frank miller, appearing during the writers highly acclaimed daredevil run. Reality and dreams blur together, as elektras onceimpenetrable mind buckles under the darkness of her past. Elektra natchios, daughter of greek diplomat hugo natchios and his wife, christina, has been a gymnast, martial artist, ninja, and assassin. Under the hands influence, elektra, northstar, and other superpowered operatives were part of a group that attacked a s. Frank millers elektra assassin comic books youtube. All women are referred to as crazy or whores, every character in a position of power is a thinly veiled satirical representation of a real celebrity, with the jokes and commentary not being even a fraction as clever as miller seems to think they are. Assassins political satire cuts deep 30 years later. His most significant hit was when he was hired to assassinate captain america after the civil war storyline. Assassin is an eightissue limited series published by epic comics, an imprint of american company marvel comics, between august 1986 and march 1987. Helicarrier, causing it to crash and killing more than 200 agents.
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Marvel comics read marvel comic online for free in english. Though she was a black belt by age twelve, trained in the lethal arts of ninjitsu, and was renowned as the worlds deadliest assassin, she is dead. That is to say, it cannot be overstated how hot frank miller was in the eighties. This collection, which compiles all eight issues of elektra. Assassin takes place several years after the title by cryplectibles. Assassin by frank miller writer and bill sienkiewicz artist. Get the best deals on elektra signed copper age comics 1984 1991 when you shop the largest online selection at. Free comics stories will be made available for one month on the service starting april 2. He developed a strong reputation and became a highly soughtafter assassin. This page contains a list of all the comics included in elektra assassin vol 1. Assassin satirizes ultraviolence, politics, comic book cliches like ninjas and cyborgs, and the portrayal of women.
If you complained that batman didnt kick enough ass in that book, this is the comic for you. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Marvelepic, 8 issues, cover dated august 1986march 1987. An assassins past learn the chaotic story of the shadowy warrior. Marvel unlimited now offering free access to iconic comic book stories. Assassin satirizes ultraviolence, politics, comic book cliches like ninjas and. Kingpin vol 2 2017 magneto vol 3 2014 major x 2019 marvel 2inone 2018 marvel comics presents vol 3 2019 marvel legacy 2017 marvel rising vol 2 2019 marvel superheroes vol 2 1990 marvel tales 2019 marvel teamup 2019 max ride. After writing for daredevil and releasing the trippy cyberpunk love. The book contains few of the craziest, overthetop actions in the marvel universe and presents elektra in the way she is supposed to be.
Find great deals on ebay for elektra assassin and elektra assassin tpb. Assassin takes place several years after the title characters death. As our introduction into marvel comics, civil war and its tieins really give you a good idea of the scope of this universe and its characters. See more ideas about daredevil elektra, elektra natchios and comic books art. She is a love interest of the superhero daredevil, but her violent nature and mercenary lifestyle divide the two. An untold chapter in the life of elektra unfolds, as marvel s most mysterious assassin begins her journey in an asylum for the mentally insane. But garrett himself is a comicbook cliche, and miller uses him to the hilt.
Mauler an acronym for m obile a rmored u tility l aserguided e beam, r evised is a name used by four fictional characters appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. The elektra comic books category for a complete list. Published october 1st 2000 by marvel comics first published 1986. Daredevil in the 1980s under the direction of frank miller had. I suppose this should be called a guilty pleasure, because theres only a little in these comic books that is socially redeeming in any way. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. In elektra assassin, elektra is not shown as a master ninja, but also a coldblooded warrior who is not shy of shedding innocent blood if necessary. Elektra for all the variations of the subject on the site. Secret invasion in this story, the shapeshifters replace various key figures and heroes in an attempt to invade our planet after the destruction of the skrull homeworld. Assassin marvels finest paperback january 1, 1987 by frank miller author. Join marvel as it welcomes the new team of novelist robert rodi, the fanfavorite wolverine art team of sean chen and tom palmer, and new regular cover artist bill sienkiewicz elektra.
Written by frank miller and illustrated by bill sienkiewicz, elektra. Elektra natchios is a marvel comics antihero created by frank miller. Elektra, american comic strip superhero created for marvel comics by writer and artist frank miller. More information about this seller contact this seller 27. Top 15 assassin in dc and marvel comicbook comic vine.
Today, comics companies are finally embracing female fans and giving the spotlight to female heroesbut back in 1986, there werent many. Reality and dreams blur together, as elektra s onceimpenetrable mind buckles under the darkness of her past. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Oct 30, 2019 as our introduction into marvel comics, civil war and its tieins really give you a good idea of the scope of this universe and its characters. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Assassin trade paperback comic issues comic books marvel.
Assassin is when the writers hallmark millerisms began to take hold. Elektra elektra natchios in comics powers, enemies. See more ideas about daredevil elektra, elektra natchios and marvel comics. Nov 19, 2019 in marvel comics, he was a former gang leader who met taskmaster and then took on the role of a mercenary from the start. An untold chapter in the life of elektra unfolds, as marvels most mysterious assassin begins her journey in an asylum for the mentally insane.
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Elektra natchios was introduced as the college love of matt murdock, alter ego of the crime fighter daredevil. Im counting down the most deadly assassins in dc and marvel comics because i cant find character. Secret invasion in this story, the shapeshifters replace various key figures and heroes in an attempt to invade our planet after the. Originally a college student at new yorks columbia university with her boyfriend, matt murdock, the greekborn elektra left for japan after the.
Elektra was captured, as well, and was turned into an assassin for the hand once again. Elektra assassin 1986 comic books published aug 1986 by marvel. Top 50 copper books in overstreet copper age comic books. Assassin is an eightissue limited series published by epic comics.
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