History ComicBook / Elektra

%%* HeroicSecondWind: Elektra gets one during her rematch with Bullseye.

%%* TheRival: Bullseye
%%* RoofHopping
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%%* SociopathicHero

%%* BattleInTheRain
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%%* BloodFromTheMouth
%%* BloodSplatteredWarrior

%%* FemmeFatale

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Creator/JenniferGarner played the character in the 2003 ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' and her 2005 spinoff, ''Film/{{Elektra}}''. Most recently, in the Creator/{{Netflix}} adaptation of ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' and ''Series/TheDefenders2017'', she has been portrayed by Creator/ElodieYung.

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[[caption-width-right:350:[[BadassBoast ''I am Elektra Natchios. Not even the stars are safe in the sky.'']]]]

%%* DarkAndTroubledPast
%%* DatingCatwoman: Daredevil and Elektra's relationship.
%%* DeathIsCheap

* DoesNotLikeShoes: Her original costume had her wearing thigh-high boots, but years ago she switched over to ankle wrappings and bare feet.
%%* TheDragon: To Kingpin in Creator/FrankMiller era and in ''[[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX Punisher Max]]''.
* TheDreaded: It's really telling when even Wolverine admits hes a bit scared of her. SHIELD's official protocol for any unfortunate agent who happens to notice her is to get the hell out of there and pray she doesn't follow.

%%* {{Fanservice}}: Of the BareYourMidriff, ClothingDamage, LingerieScene, MostCommonSuperpower, ShesGotLegs, {{Stripperiffic}}, VaporWear variety.

* {{Foil}}: To ComicBook/BlackWidow. Both are women who were trained as assassins since childhood and are quite [[TheDreaded reputable in the world of assassins and spies]], they were both taught ballet and they share a romantic history with Matt Murdock. However, Natasha is a hero trying to atone for the crimes she has committed in the past whereas Elektra serves as either a villain or hero depending on what suits her whims. Elektra is a mercenary by trade whereas Natasha often under the employ of a legitimate government agency. Natasha tends to use firearms such as handguns, sniper rifles or her gauntlets while Elektra opts for [[ArchaicWeaponForAnAdvancedAge less advanced, melee weaponry such as her]] sai or a katana. Natasha's powers are a result of a SuperSerum while Elektra's are from SupernaturalMartialArts. Even their visuals are a contrast - Natasha is a redhead who wears black while Elektra is a black-haired woman [[LadyInRed who wears red]].

* GorgeousGreek: An Greek beauty with typical Mediterranean features such as dark hair and olive skin, she is also a very sexualized {{Love Interest|s}} to Daredevil.

** In the ''Series/Daredevil2015'' live-action series, she's played by French-Cambodian actress Élodie Yung.

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* ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance'': Elektra is a playable character on all versions of the game. Teaming her up with a combination of [[ComicBook/CarolDanvers Ms. Marvel]], [[Comicbook/FantasticFour Invisible Woman]], ComicBook/SpiderWoman, or ComicBook/{{Storm}} nets players a 5% attack bonus.

* TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty: Ever the CombatPragmatist, tactics used by Elektra include: BulletproofHumanShield, EyeScream, GroinAttack, InTheBack, KilledMidSentence, NeckSnap, and PlayingPossum. In one story she held a ''dog'' hostage (albeit as a distraction from her ''real'' strategy).

After the Man Without Fear saves her from mobster Eric Slaughter and his hit-men, Elektra learns Daredevil's secret identity and tries to rekindle their relationship, only to be rejected because of her killing ways. Together, the former lovers battle and defeat the Hand after the organization attempts to kill members of the Chaste. After Elektra became the Kingpin's chief assassin, Elektra and Daredevil battle continuously until she was ordered to kill Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Matt Murdock's best friend. Unable to kill Foggy, who recognized her as "Matt's girl", Elektra was forced to battle Bullseye, the Kingpin's former chief assassin. Elektra fought hard but was defeated by Bullseye after he impaled her on her own sai. Mortally wounded, Elektra crawled to Matt's doorstep and died in his arms. Resurrected thanks to Daredevil and Stone, an associate of Stick, Elektra traveled the world as a freelance assassin/bounty hunter. After aiding ComicBook/{{SHIELD}}, ComicBook/{{Wolverine}} and her former lover Daredevil, Elektra was replaced by a Skrull agent named Siri prior to the ''Secret Invasion'' event. Once freed, she became more involved in the superhero community and began walking a careful line as an AntiHero -- not evil, not good, just herself. She is currently with the ComicBook/{{Thunderbolts}}.

* ''VideoGame/MarvelUltimateAlliance'': Elektra is a playable character on all versions of the game. Teaming her up with a combination of ComicBook/MsMarvel, [[Comicbook/FantasticFour Invisible Woman]], ComicBook/SpiderWoman, or ComicBook/{{Storm}} nets players a 5% attack bonus.

* BackFromTheDead: After that she is killed by Bullseye, the Hand attempted to resurrect Elektra and place her fully under their control through a magic ritual. Stone, a member of Stick's order, completed the process, bringing Elektra back to life after Daredevil had purified her spirit through sheer force of will.

%%* {{Fanservice}}: Of the BareYourMidriff, ClothingDamage, LingerieScene, MostCommonSuperpower, ShesGotLegs, {{Stripperific}}, VaporWear variety.

* GorgeousGreek: An Greek beauty with typical Mediterranean features such as dark hair and olive skin, she is also a very sexualized LoveInterest to Daredevil.

* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: By Bullseye in ther famous death.

* KungFuWizard: Elektra is one of Marvel's greatest martial artists and all of her superpowers are KiAttacks.

* MagicKnight: Has some minor KiAttacks and magical abilities, most of which are used to enhance her battle prowess, as well as some low-level PsychicPowers. Most of these come from training with the mystical evil ninja sect The Hand.

* MsFanservice: She is a [[LadyInRed red-clad]] FemmeFatale whose outfits are {{Stripperific}} in nature, and she is often drawn in many provocative poses as seen in MaleGaze.

* StealthHiBye: Due to her ninja training, she can blend in with the shadows and remain undetected by most human

Creator/JenniferGarner played the character in the 2003 ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' and her 2005 spinoff, ''Film/{{Elektra}}''. Élodie Yung plays her in the second season of Creator/{{Netflix}}'s ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' television series, which is part of the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse.

** ''Series/TheDefenders'' (2017)

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* ''Film/{{Elektra}}'' (2005)

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* ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' Season 2 (2016) -- Played by Élodie Yung.

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* ''MarvelUltimateAlliance'': Elektra is a playable character on all versions of the game. Teaming her up with a combination of ComicBook/MsMarvel, [[Comicbook/FantasticFour Invisible Woman]], ComicBook/SpiderWoman, or ComicBook/{{Storm}} nets players a 5% attack bonus.

[[caption-width-right:350:[[BadassBoast I am Elektra Natchios. Not even the stars are safe in the sky.]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:303:[[BadassBoast I am Elektra Natchios. Not even the stars are safe in the sky.]]]]

%%* {{Badass}}: One of the biggest in the MU.

Elektra Natchios is a MarvelComics anti-hero created by Creator/FrankMiller. Making her debut in ''Daredevil #168'' (January, 1981) as Matt Murdock's college love interest turned assassin, Elektra is one of Daredevil's most dangerous, unpredictable enemies. Originally a college student at New York's Columbia University with her boyfriend, [[Comicbook/{{Daredevil}} Matt Murdock]], the Greek-born Elektra left for Japan after the accidental death of her father. Encountering Stick, leader of the secret martial arts organization known as the Chaste, Elektra's fighting skills were honed to peak human levels. Unfortunately the hate in her heart got her expelled from the Chaste, so Elektra joined their rivals, the Hand. [[TheCorruption Corrupted]] by the Hand, Elektra became the organization's top assassin until breaking free from their control and returning to New York.

After the Man Without Fear saves her from mobster Eric Slaughter and his hit men, Elektra learns Daredevil's secret identity and tries to rekindle their relationship only to be rejected because of her killing ways. Together, the former lovers battle and defeat the Hand after the organization attempts to kill members of the Chaste. After Elektra became the Kingpin's chief assassin, Elektra and Daredevil battle continuously until she was ordered to kill Franklin "Foggy" Nelson, Matt Murdock's best friend. Unable to kill Foggy, who recognized her as "Matt's girl", Elektra was forced to battle Bullseye, the Kingpin's former chief assassin. Elektra fought hard but was defeated by Bullseye after he impaled her on her own sai. Mortally wounded, Elektra crawled to Matt's doorstep and died in his arms. Resurrected thanks to Daredevil and Stone, an associate of Stick, Elektra traveled the world as a freelance assassin/bounty hunter. After aiding ComicBook/{{SHIELD}}, {{Wolverine}}, and her former lover Daredevil, Elektra was replaced by a Skrull agent named Siri prior to the ''Secret Invasion'' event. Once freed, she became more involved in the superhero community and began walking a careful line as an AntiHero -- not evil, not good, just herself. She is currently with the Comicbook/{{Thunderbolts}}.

Creator/JenniferGarner played the character in the 2003 ''Film/{{Daredevil}}'' and her 2005 spinoff, ''Film/{{Elektra}}''. Élodie Yung plays her in the second season of Creator/{{Netflix}}'s ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' television series.

* ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' season two (2016) -- Played by Élodie Yung.

* RaceLift: Who do you cast to play the olive-skinned, raven-haired, Greek-born assassin? Apparently the [[FakeNationality American-born]], [[WTFCastingAgency light-skinned, brunette Jennifer Garner]]...

** In the ''Series/{{Daredevil 2015}}'' live-action series, she's played by French-Cambodian actress Élodie Yung.

* ImprobableWeaponUser: Taking a cue from Bullseye, Elektra once spit one of her own teeth into the mouth of [[{{Thunderbolts}} Paladin]], choking him long enough for her to break free from her bonds.

* ''MarvelUltimateAlliance'': Elektra is a playable character on all versions of the game. Teaming her up with a combination of MsMarvel, [[Comicbook/FantasticFour Invisible Woman]], ComicBook/SpiderWoman, or ComicBook/{{Storm}} nets players a 5% attack bonus.