Elektra Appreciation: Lady in Red

[vitaminbee]

I want Zeb Wells to write an Elektra series and have a really great artist join him (Maleev, Coipel, Anka, Samnee, Alphona to name a few) and to do something great with her. I am in the minority but I like a lot of what Bendis has written of Elektra. Though a good chunk was Skrull-lektra but from DD #37 on the rooftop, the Elektra series in the early 2000's were pretty good.

[Johnfeng89]

The art in Blackman's run was too stylistic, imo. Loved the 2000s series. Would love to see elektra carrying out assassinations again, but I dont think marvel wants to portray her as an assassin any more

[tsaimelemoni]

If he could churn out a monthly book I'd love to see Madeira (sp?) on a Wells written book.

I'm a little ambivalent on Bendis. He's not always great, but I at least get the sense he likes the character.

[tsaimelemoni]

The art in Blackman's run was too stylistic, imo. Loved the 2000s series. Would love to see elektra carrying out assassinations again, but I dont think marvel wants to portray her as an assassin any more

While I love del Mundo, judging from some comments on the series I generally agree. It's too unusual for a mainstream book, unfortunately. If that run was an Image or Vertigo book, I guarantee it would have been near universally loved and acclaimed, though.

Too bad there aren't more Elektralytes, maybe we'd have gotten at least four volumes with that team.

[Johnfeng89]

While I love del Mundo, judging from some comments on the series I generally agree. It's too unusual for a mainstream book, unfortunately. If that run was an Image or Vertigo book, I guarantee it would have been near universally loved and acclaimed, though.

Too bad there aren't more Elektralytes, maybe we'd have gotten at least four volumes with that team.

Yeah, there seems to be a trend of marvel moving away from the darker and edgier stuff. It is pretty evident from the light hearted and near comedic style of the mcu movies. Maybe marvel's marketing department could consider diversifying into the adult oriented comics market with morally ambiguous characters like elektra or punisher, though I havent read much punisher in recent years and it might still be as dark as before. By the way, elektra's art in the drugged arc of the 2000s series was absolutely gorgeous. Miss the good old days where she had a good solo run and great art

[vitaminbee]

I feel like Bendis' run on Elektra would have been liked more if it didn't have such HIDEOUS art. Case in point:

[Johnfeng89]

I feel like Bendis' run on Elektra would have been liked more if it didn't have such HIDEOUS art. Case in point:

true. that elektra had a deformed and squarish face. which genius at marvel thought that was attractive? but there were some excellent art in that series as well:ele.jpg

[Mike_Murdock]

While I love del Mundo, judging from some comments on the series I generally agree. It's too unusual for a mainstream book, unfortunately. If that run was an Image or Vertigo book, I guarantee it would have been near universally loved and acclaimed, though.

The first Elektra book was Bill Sienkewicz at maximum weirdness. To me, a normal looking book is the strange one when it comes to Elektra.

[tsaimelemoni]

The first Elektra book was Bill Sienkewicz at maximum weirdness. To me, a normal looking book is the strange one when it comes to Elektra.

I agree. But I also remember that book was officially put out by the Epic imprint, and not quite Marvel directly. While it is great and seems to be well regarded, it was also in its on little bubble for a bit, yes?

On at generally, I do think Pagaluyan and Chen did pretty good work on her 2000's solo, and Juan Cabal was pretty capable here. The only real positive thing about the recent book was his art.

I ended up being a little disappointed in Noto's work on Thunderbolts; with someone else doing his colors, things just aren't as nice or clean.

[Johnfeng89]

If only the marvel staff bothered to hang out on such forums to find out what the fans really want instead of pandering to sjws

[scouse mouse]

While I love del Mundo, judging from some comments on the series I generally agree. It's too unusual for a mainstream book, unfortunately. If that run was an Image or Vertigo book, I guarantee it would have been near universally loved and acclaimed, though.

Too bad there aren't more Elektralytes, maybe we'd have gotten at least four volumes with that team.

The first Elektra book was Bill Sienkewicz at maximum weirdness. To me, a normal looking book is the strange one when it comes to Elektra.

I adored Del Mundo's art and agree with Mike, I like my Elektra art edgy. It definitely wouldn't translate well into sales unfortunately. Del Mundo is definitely an acquired taste as I've read a fair few negative comments about his Avengers work as well. I thought the art in this last run was good enough, but not amazing. Ironically, I thought he drew her best in the flashbacks in her old iconic costume.

[Winterboy]

I want Zeb Wells to write an Elektra series and have a really great artist join him (Maleev, Coipel, Anka, Samnee, Alphona to name a few) and to do something great with her. I am in the minority but I like a lot of what Bendis has written of Elektra. Though a good chunk was Skrull-lektra but from DD #37 on the rooftop, the Elektra series in the early 2000's were pretty good.

I really would like to see an Elektra series by Brisson and Noto.

[tsaimelemoni]

Only if he does all the art. Just imagine his Elektra done like his Black Widow run, it would be beautiful

[vitaminbee]

Count me out of the Noto love. I find everyone (especially the women he draws) has the same face.

[Winterboy]

Only if he does all the art. Just imagine his Elektra done like his Black Widow run, it would be beautiful

Yep.

Noto's Elektra is great!