Marvel – July 2009 – $3.99 – 32 pgs – Color
Writer: Zeb Wells – Art: Clay Mann – Cover: Lee Bermejo
Synopsis: Elektra is awakened in the middle of a dream about her time in Skrull captivity by the Night Nurse working on her injuries. Elektra is attacked by the redheaded assassins introduced from last issue, and confused about their proclaimed reasoning for wanting her dead. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn is interrogating Skrull prisoners about what they did to Elektra and why it was so important for them to repossess her Skrull impostor’s body.
Review: Guess I didn’t get to see some Elektra/Daredevil team-up action, but I was not even slightly disappointed! Easily my favorite Dark Reign spinoff due to the clever story, and mystery surrounding the Skrulls reasons for abducting her in the first place. Would be great if Elektra had her own ongoing…I feel like there is a lot of story potential, and Wells is hitting it on the nose! Appearance of Norman in this issue did not feel annoying as it was short and to the point. Artwork continues to deliver, but I am once again disappointed with the cover. Better than the last cover, but I have to say Elektra’s face looks like a prostitute.
Story: 9 – Writing: 9 – Art: 9 – Cover: 7
Overall: 8.5
