Both lover and enemy to Daredevil, Elektra is one of the most deadly assassins in the marvel universe. The murder of her father drove Elektra to seek meaning to her life. Ending up in Japan, she started training in the martial arts. Cast out by her mentor for failing to control her anger, Elektra turned to the criminal organization known as the Hand. After years of training Elektra went to work for the Kigpin as his chief assassin. Her life intersected with Daredevil many times over the next years until her death at the hands Bullseye. Elektra was brought back to life by the combined efforts of Daredevil and the Hand. Now Elektra lives in the shadows, continuing to search for meaning and justice in life.