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The Burning Questions We Have After Daredevil Season Two

Daredevil’s second season is finally out, and at this point, a lot of people have powered through 13 hours of vigilante television (This includes us). But the sophomore season throws out a lot more questions than it really answers. Here’s just a few of the puzzles racking our brains—and what they might mean for the…

io9 James Whitbrook Mar 24

The Elektra Movie Is Somehow So Much Worse Than You Remember

When Daredevil returns for season two later this month, we’ll be treated to Élodie Yung as Elektra Natchios. The last time the Greek ninja had a live-action performance, she was portrayed by Jennifer Garner in the critically unacclaimed 2005 movie of the same name. And yet I’m here to tell you it’s infinitely more terrible…

Movies Katharine Trendacosta Mar 8

Frank Miller’s Elektra: Assassin Is a Hot Mess, But It’s a Beautiful Hot Mess

Season two of Daredevil will introduce Elektra, the Greek assassin who’s Matt Murdock’s lover and sometime adversary. Her creator, Frank Miller, has told interviewers that the show could never bring his vision of Elektra to life. And he’s right—because no one could ever match the mindbending absurdist nightmare that Miller conjured in his seminal work…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Mar 4

Here’s Your First Glimpse of Daredevil‘s Elektra in Action

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Punisher coming to Daredevil season two, but don’t forget that this series is also adding another important character from Daredevil’s comic mythos: the Greek ninja, Elektra Natchios. Here’s just a glimpse of her slicing her way onto the scene, ahead of a new trailer tomorrow. We apparently live…

Television James Whitbrook Feb 24

The Punisher and Elektra Come to Hell’s Kitchen In First Daredevil Season 2 Photos UPDATED

In its forthcoming second season Daredevil is getting two new major characters: the Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Elektra Natchios (Élodie Yung). Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we now have a look at the Punisher in action. And it’s not looking good for Daredevil (Charlie Cox). The introduction of The Punisher, aka Frank Castle, comes early in…

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Dec 29

Elektra is Officially Coming to Daredevil Season 2!

Netflix’s sophomore season of Daredevil is going to see Matt Murdock rubbing shoulders with more than a few comic book characters: We knew The Punisher was on his way but Marvel have now announced that Hand Assassin Elektra is coming to Hell’s Kitchen! Elodie Yung (who you can see seemingly gearing up for the role…

io9 James Whitbrook Jul 7

The Complete History Of Marvel Superhero Movies: 1990-2008

Iron Man may have changed the game for Marvel movies, but Marvel already had a long history of movie-making before the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here’s part two of our look back at the history of Marvel comic book movies, as we head into the 90’s and come right up to 2008. In…

Movies James Whitbrook Mar 17

What’s The Worst Movie That Saved Your Life On A Long Airplane Flight?

Something magical happens on a long-haul airplane flight. Sometimes the absolute worst movie is the best medicine. In that half-awake, dehydrated state somewhere over the ocean, with babies screaming and people kicking your seat, a truly terrible movie is the best distraction. What’s the worst movie you’ve ever loved on an airplane? Please include a…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Dec 19

Who’s The Coolest Fictional Assassin Of All Time?

Assassins are deadly and stealthy — so it’s no surprise that they have a certain mystique and glamor going on. Science fiction and fantasy are full of assassins who win our admiration while taking lives. But who’s the most badass fictional assassin of all time? Please include a picture, book cover or clip for your…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 15

This Wednesday, Elektra and great white sharks hit the comic store

What’s new at the comic shop tomorrow? As far as first issues, we have Before Watchmen: Rorschach by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo, Michael Avon Oeming’s superhero comic The Victories (“Not long from now, all that will stand between you and evil are the Victories-six heroes sworn to protect us from crime, corruption, and the…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Aug 14

10 Sexiest Assassins

Murder for hire doesn’t have to be sexy, but it’s just more fun that way. And the best assassins are almost always sexy, using their sexual allure to confuse their prey and delight everyone else. Here’s our list of the 10 sexiest assassins from science fiction, fantasy and comics. Note: We tried to confine this…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 17

Storm, Elektra, and Wonder Woman get body-painted for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval (NSFW)

For the Cubango samba school parade for Rio’s 2011 Carnaval, several nice young ladies donned painted-on superheroine outfits…which is more or less how they look in the comics. I also love how Elektra’s music in this segment is the theme song to Electra Woman and Dyna Girl and Storm’s theme is from Marvel vs. Capcom…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Mar 7

40+ Examples Of How Big-Screen Superhero Costumes Fail

When superhero/supervillain costumes succeed on the big screen, it’s a miracle. But it’s also rare. The movie superhero outfits are a multiverse of fail, and here are 40-odd examples of total costume catastrophe. Brace yourself, this won’t be pretty. https://gizmodo.com/comic-book-costumes-that-actually-look-good-in-movies-5488873 As terrible and shabby as these examples are, I have a feeling we’ve only scratched…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Mar 26

The Worst Superhero Movies Of All Time. Really.

In the past decade, the superhero has strode across our screens like a spandex-clad collossus, beating most other genres. The rise of superhero flicks has brought with it a flood of cinematic sewage, and here are the absolute worst. https://gizmodo.com/the-decade-that-superhero-movies-beat-video-game-movies-5430764 Welcome back to Monday Hate, an irregular column in which we hate things because it’s…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders Feb 1

Comic Book Hero Album Remix: The Teen Titans Club

Check out this brilliant collection of famous album covers remixed to star all of comics’ greatest superheroes. The Teen Titans sit in Bat-Detention, Elektra’s a maniac, and you’ll never guess who plays Prince. All of these album cover remixes are from illustrator and comics god Cliff Chiang, who even went so far as to change…

io9 Meredith Woerner Jan 5

Tattoos That Say ‘I’m A Futuristic Bad-Ass’

Click to viewSome of the coolest characters in science fiction sport bad-ass tattoos that signify membership in a secret society. And if you’re a futuristic assassin, there’s nothing like having some ink on your face to set you apart from the regular tough guys. It’s amazing how much character development movies and TV shows manage…

io9 Meredith Woerner Oct 23

The Burning Questions We Have After Daredevil Season Two

The Elektra Movie Is Somehow So Much Worse Than You Remember

Frank Miller’s Elektra: Assassin Is a Hot Mess, But It’s a Beautiful Hot Mess

Here’s Your First Glimpse of Daredevil‘s Elektra in Action

The Punisher and Elektra Come to Hell’s Kitchen In First Daredevil Season 2 Photos UPDATED

Elektra is Officially Coming to Daredevil Season 2!

The Complete History Of Marvel Superhero Movies: 1990-2008

What’s The Worst Movie That Saved Your Life On A Long Airplane Flight?

Who’s The Coolest Fictional Assassin Of All Time?

This Wednesday, Elektra and great white sharks hit the comic store

10 Sexiest Assassins

Storm, Elektra, and Wonder Woman get body-painted for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnaval (NSFW)

40+ Examples Of How Big-Screen Superhero Costumes Fail

The Worst Superhero Movies Of All Time. Really.

Comic Book Hero Album Remix: The Teen Titans Club

Tattoos That Say ‘I’m A Futuristic Bad-Ass’

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