This was pretty much a light read. The assassin known as Elektra is hired by Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a dangerous mission. She is to assassinate the leader of Iraq (basically it is Saddam Hussein, just different name) and to steal an artifact known as the Scorpio Key. Hydra, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s nemesis organization has allied itself with Saddam, and they have an interest in the artifact as well. Elektra, however, will do things her way.

The story may seem a bit dated now given how events turned out in Iraq in real life. Having said that, it is still a pretty entertaining tale. I did like the art in this one; Elektra is drawn quite nicely. The plot, well, it is a basic superhero plot, so there is not much depth. But it is a nice entertaining tale for a quick read. If you like Elektra or she is a favorite of yours in the Marvel Universe, you will probably enjoy this book. ( )

Elektra the assassin tells her story of recovering the Scorpio Key from Sadaam Hussein and her involvement with Nick Fury over this. She decides that Fury shouldn't have the key but that it should be in the hands of another.

I did enjoy this story and it had a nice balance between the macinations of Fury and Elektra's determination to stay neutral. Some of the pictures are a little too fanboyish but overall it's not a bad read. Elektra has potential to be a strong female character but she's occasionally stymied by her image and how she's portrayed. ( )