Warning! Spoilers ahead for Daredevil #26 from Chip Zdarsky, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, and Marco Checchetto
In recent issues of Marvel Comics' Daredevil, Matt Murdock is facing justice for his crimes, serving a two year sentence in prison. However, he thankfully doesn't have to worry about Hell's Kitchen's safety thanks to his one-time lover and ally Elektra Natchios, who has stepped up to be a hero in his absence by becoming a new Daredevil. However, Elektra's goals have been revealed to be far grander than that of the original Man Without Fear. Instead of merely protecting the New York borough of Hell's Kitchen, the new Daredevil is hoping to save the world.
In prior issues of Daredevil - from Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto - Elektra ended up going above and beyond for Matt, using her recently stolen billions to purchase Hell's Kitchen, thereby keeping it out of the hands of the same corrupt billionaires whom she had in fact robbed. Matt had learned that these billionaires in question were intending to drive the borough into the ground due to his and the Kingpin's respective interference with their plans, so Elektra came to the rescue in a big way. However, Elektra's actions were all in the service of what she believes to be a much bigger need: saving the world at large.
While Elektra was hoping that her actions would motivate Matt to help her form the prophesied Fist to fight the dark ninja cult known as the Hand, Matt declined. Apparently, he's determined to serve his time in jail, and he also doesn't completely trust Elektra. This is what motivated Elektra to become the new Daredevil, hoping that by protecting Hell's Kitchen for Matt and proving herself, she can later convince him to help her fight the Hand which has been growing in power.
Unfortunately, the new Daredevil's thoughts on saving the world were interrupted by the arrival of a massive symbiote dragon from the armies of Knull, as the most the recent Daredevil #28 serves as a tie-in issue to Marvel's King in Black event. However, regardless of the immediate threat of Knull and his symbiotes, Elektra's long-term concerns with saving the world from the Hand will likely still remain. While it's also been hinted previously that Elektra secretly needs Matt as less of a partner and more of a sacrifice to form the Fist, that doesn't change the fact that she firmly believes she can't save the world without him.
Even in his prime and when he's at his best, the original Daredevil has generally kept his focus on Hell's Kitchen itself, protecting individuals and helping this specific borough and community. Now, the new Daredevil is looking to expand those goals and the scope of the persona with the concept of the Fist, which can supposedly save the entire world. Despite Elektra's apparent frustration with the seemingly endless cycle of corruption in Hell's Kitchen, it looks as though she's keeping at it, determined to prove herself to Matt over time to earn his trust and help. Here's hoping the new Daredevil can convince the former to help her before the Hand grows too powerful.
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