Elektra #1
(W) Matt Owens (A) Juan Cabal (CA) Elizabeth Torque
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 22, 2017
SRP: $3.99
CASINO BATTLE ROYALE!
Running from her tumultuous past, ELEKTRA attempts to lose herself in a vibrant sea of neon, noise and anonymity: LAS VEGAS. But how long can a former ninja assassin really hope to escape the vortex of violence that encompasses her life…especially when there’s a new player in Sin City that has her in his sights for his newest game? Enter: Arcade.
Sin City has a new player as Marvel’s deadly assassin heads for the bright lights and dry heat of the Las Vegas Strip! Marvel has released a look inside in the can’t-miss Elektra #1 – a brand-new series coming this February from writer Matt Owens and artist Juann Cabal!Elektra is “Running With the Devil” as the one-time ninja assassin attempts to lose herself in the vibrant sea of neon,
Elektra is “Running With the Devil” as the one-time ninja assassin attempts to lose herself in the vibrant sea of neon, noise and anonymity. It’s time for a fresh start. But when you have a past as tumultuous as hers, you can’t outrun it for long! Her arrival hasn’t gone unnoticed by the criminal element of Las Vegas either – drawing the attention of none other than the villainous Arcade! He’s got his eyes on her as the newest contestant for his revamped Murderworld! Can Elektra ever truly escape the vortex of violence that has consumed her life for so long? Or is the cycle doomed to repeat itself? Her new journey into Murderworld and beyond begins on
Can Elektra ever truly escape the vortex of violence that has consumed her life for so long? Or is the cycle doomed to repeat itself?
Featuring covers by Elizabeth Torque, Marco Checchetto, Pasqual Ferry, Bill Sienkiewicz, Skottie Young, and Keron Grant.
Marvel has announced “Running With the Devil” beginning this February! A brand new initiative, “Running With the Devil” spotlights a brand-new story arc beginning in the pages of Daredevil as well as the launch of three major titles for his closest friends…and deadliest foes!
It all starts in Daredevil #17, as secrets will be revealed! Blockbuster creators Charles Soule and Ron Garney team to answer the question on everyone’s mind – just how did Matt Murdock regain his secret identity?! Then prepare to delve into the mind of two vile villains in Kingpin #1 from Matthew Rosenberg and Ben Torres and Bullseye #1 from Ed Brisson and Guillermo Sanna. Finally, Sin City is about to get a new player in Elektra #1 – from writer Matt Owens and artist Alec Morgan! How long can Elektra escape her past when she runs afoul of Arcade and his new Murderworld?!
The table is set and the pieces are on the board. As Elektra, Kingpin and Bullseye set off on their own paths, how long before all three come crashing back in to Matt Murdock’s life?
Kingpin #1 features a cover by Jeff Dekal, Bullseye #1‘s cover by Dave Johnson, and Elektra #1 cover by Elizabeth Torque. There’s also a connecting variant for the three series from Marco Checchetto.
