Warning: spoilers for Elektra #100 are ahead.
In 2021, became the Woman Without Fear. The storyline was well-received by fans and critics alike, but the present relaunch of the Elektra comic book series shows that she is back to her roots as Marvel's deadliest assassin, leaving her Daredevil identity behind.
In the pages of Marvel's Daredevil series, written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn primarily by Marco Checchetto, Matt Murdock decided to let himself be arrested after accidentally killing a small-time criminal in a fight, wanting to prove that heroes are not above the law. Daredevil obtained the privilege of not revealing his true identity during the trial or in prison, but while he was in jail fighting his own demons and a conspiracy to use prisoners as test subjects for drugs, he could not leave Hell's Kitchen unprotected. Elektra stepped in, and even after Matt was released she did not abandon her new role, with her adventures shown in the Daredevil: Woman Without Fear series, by Chip Zdarsky and Rafael De Latorre. However, things have changed as Marvel decided to bring Elektra back to her roots.
In one story from Elektra #100, by Ann Nocenti, Sid Kotian, and Edgar Delgado, the titular character is no longer wearing her Woman Without Fear costume. She is still helping Matt and Hell's Kitchen, but it's unclear if she will remain as another Daredevil. The actual fate of Elektra's Woman Without Fear identity will be revealed in the Devil's Reign: Omega, but according to Matt's release from prison. If so, this would be a real shame, as this development was one of the best storylines in Marvel's recent history.
Since taking over the Daredevil role while Matt served time in prison under the mask, Elektra did it for love, to show Matt that she is a good person and she cares for him deeply. This allowed Elektra to handle the Daredevil's mission with more ease than Matt, who always felt conflicted about the violent nature of his crusade against crime.
The nature of superhero comics means that big character changes never last for too long, as even the best storylines have, at some point, realigned to the status quo. In this case, Elektra's time as the Woman Without Fear was exceptional and it pleased readers and critics, but it is looking like Marvel is already getting rid of its best version of Daredevil in years.
Source: Marvel Comics
