Episode 40 – The Death and Resurrection of Elektra

In this episode, Curt and Kevin prepare for the Netflix debut of Marvel's The Defenders by… not discussing a Defenders comic! Instead, they book a return trip to Hell's Kitchen as they discuss the death and resurrection of Elektra, as seen in Daredevil #181 and #187-191, published by Marvel Comics! Elektra Natchios is a deadly assassin in the employ of the Kingpin of Crime – and she's also Daredevil's long lost college girlfriend! Throw in an ancient order of evil ninjas and the cold-blooded killer known as Bullseye, and you've got one of the most memorable deaths in comics history! If it please the court, we ask: Shouldn't Elektra play a more prominent role in her own death and resurrection? What exactly is up with the Black Widow? And can ol' Hornhead impress our jury of two and gain entry into the judges' chambers known as … The Comics Canon? Things Discussed in This Episode: Death and resurrection in superhero comics The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man Frank Miller's meta commentary of superhero comics A Dungeons & Dragons adventure! The Adventure Zone podcast We issue a correction Divisive Issues The Punisher: Franken-Castle Elektra: Assassin Bill Sienkiewicz on the Word Balloon podcast Here Comes Daredevil Giant-Size Defenders #3 The Comics Canon is presented with the support of Creative Loafing Atlanta, home of such podcasts as Mo Audio and Dish on the Dish. Join us in two weeks as we use the Batman and Harley Quinn animated film as an excuse to discuss The Batman Adventures: Mad Love!  Until then, please rate us on iTunes, send us an email, or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook, and we may read your comments in an upcoming episode. And as always, thanks for listening!