The Hand (Earth-616)
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History
Elektra originally belonged to the Chaste. As a self-imposed test, she joined the Hand. When they forced her to assassinate her former mentor, she abandoned the Hand and the Chaste and became a free-lance assassin. In that capacity she encountered Daredevil, who once trained under the Chaste's leader, Stick, and helped both of them survive an attack by the Hand.[1]
In an offensive against the Chaste, the Hand lost its best warrior, Kirigi. A later battle brought forth the Chaste's ultimate weapon, a ritual that literally drained the life from the Hand's attackers. Unable to contain so much energy, however, Stick and Shaft also died.[2]
Much later, the Hand tried to prevent the reincarnation of Stick. The Chaste enlisted Daredevil once again, who traveled to Japan and helped to protect the infant who bore his sensei's spirit.[3]
The Hand has also crossed swords with Wolverine, Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men. More than anyone else (excepting Elektra), however, they have interacted with Psylocke.
Paraphernalia
Equipment: red shinobi shozoku (ninja clothing)
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: traditional ninjutsu weapons
Notes
- The Beast has taught magic to (at least some of) the Hand. One spell can turn a dead body to dust.
Trivia
- No trivia.
Other Media
- Elektra (movie, 2005)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (movies, comics, animated TV series) featured a ninja organization known as The Foot - open and obviously based in The Hand
- X-Men vs. Street Fighter
See Also
- Appearances of The Hand (Earth-616)
- Team Gallery: The Hand (Earth-616)
- Fan-Art Gallery: The Hand (Earth-616)
- Images that include The Hand (Earth-616)
Links and References
- None.
- ↑ Daredevil Vol 1 #177
- ↑ Daredevil #?
- ↑ Daredevil #?
