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Marvel surprises with latest addition to ‘The Avengers’: Iconic heroine returns after 44 years

A dark ninja assassin finds redemption when she joins a select group of Earth’s protectors; who is she?

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For decades, Marvel Comics has delved into the complexities of its characters, turning some into symbols of redemption and hope. And one of its best assets is the fine line that separates heroes from villains, with many of its characters rewriting their own destinies through their actions. Such is the case with an iconic heroine or anti-heroine, depending on the context, who recently became part of the Avengers 44 years after her debut in Marvel Comics: Elektra.

Elektra Joins the Avengers

Marvel’s Avengers are one of the most famous superhero groups of all time, considered by many to be the ultimate group of Earth’s defenders. And with members from all walks of life, from urban vigilantes to elite soldiers, from cosmic beings to mutants. Now, however, comes an icon of Marvel Comics, known for a dark past and actions halfway between heroic and evil.

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Yes, it’s Elektra, the assassin who took on the mantle of Daredevil, who was officially recruited by the Avengers in ‘Astonishing Avengers Infinity Comic’ #1, more than four decades after her official comic book debut. She joins the Avengers as part of the Avengers Emergency Response Squad, an elite team led by Captain America capable of dealing with the most unexpected threats.

The tumultuous history of Elektra in Marvel

Elektra’s trajectory began in 1981 as part of “Daredevil” #168 thanks to one of the most famous comic book creators: Frank Miller. In the original run, Elektra was introduced as Matt Murdock’s ex-partner and, in turn, a ruthless elite assassin in response to the gruesome murder of her father. And while she has alternated between hero and villain over the years, her recent role as Daredevil has redefined her story. Now she’s an Avenger in her own right.

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Though Elektra has always been a ruthless assassin, after taking on the mantle of Daredevil, she decided to take a different path, evolving as a character to gain access to such a select group of superheroes. Now, under Cap’s tutelage, she must work alongside such famous characters as She-Hulk or Wonder Man, wearing special jackets designed by Night Thrasher, with bulletproof protection and medical supplies.

Elektra thus completes a journey of redemption that has transformed her from a ruthless assassin in the shadows into a heroine, proving that even the darkest and most tormented of beings can find their way to the greater good.

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