Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer
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Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer is a trilogy
of graphic novel
s written by Greg Rucka
, illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano
and published by Marvel
. It was also released as a Hardcover version with all three episodes in one book. It is canon with Earth-616
continuity as implied in the classic marvel figurine colection #17 and the events took place soon after Elektra's first death
gains his adamantium claws, and also involves established Marvel character Elektra
. Elektra must kill the only witness to her last assassination, the victim's daughter, Avery, whom Wolverine has been hired to protect, by someone involved with his past, Dr. Connor. Elektra kidnaps Avery after deadly wounding Wolverine, who then pursues Elektra, while Avery and Elektra bond. Wolverine is used by Keifer, another man with ties to his past, and he is then told to kill Elektra. Avery is revealed to be a mutant, and after several revealing scenes and fights, Avery and Connor are given fake ID's and much money to move on with new identities, leaving Logan and Elektra to go on future adventures, albeit separately.
Trilogy
A trilogy is a set of three works of art that are connected, and that can be seen either as a single work or as three individual works. They are commonly found in literature, film, or video games...
of graphic novel
Graphic novel
A graphic novel is a narrative work in which the story is conveyed to the reader using sequential art in either an experimental design or in a traditional comics format...
s written by Greg Rucka
Greg Rucka
Gregory "Greg" Rucka is an American comic book writer and novelist, known for his work on such comics as Action Comics, Batwoman: Detective Comics, and the miniseries Superman: World of New Krypton for DC Comics, and for novels such as his Queen & Country series.-Career:Rucka's writing career...
, illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano
Yoshitaka Amano
is a Japanese artist. He began his career as an animator and has become known for his illustrations for the anime Vampire Hunter D and for his character designs, image illustrations and title logo designs for the Final Fantasy video game series developed by Square Enix . His influences include...
and published by Marvel
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
. It was also released as a Hardcover version with all three episodes in one book. It is canon with Earth-616
Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
continuity as implied in the classic marvel figurine colection #17 and the events took place soon after Elektra's first death
Synopsis
The story opens shortly (apparently) after WolverineWolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
gains his adamantium claws, and also involves established Marvel character Elektra
Elektra (comics)
Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics.Elektra is a kunoichi – female ninja assassin – of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero...
. Elektra must kill the only witness to her last assassination, the victim's daughter, Avery, whom Wolverine has been hired to protect, by someone involved with his past, Dr. Connor. Elektra kidnaps Avery after deadly wounding Wolverine, who then pursues Elektra, while Avery and Elektra bond. Wolverine is used by Keifer, another man with ties to his past, and he is then told to kill Elektra. Avery is revealed to be a mutant, and after several revealing scenes and fights, Avery and Connor are given fake ID's and much money to move on with new identities, leaving Logan and Elektra to go on future adventures, albeit separately.