The Chaste
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceDaredevil #187 (October 1982)
Created byFrank Miller
In-story information
Member(s)Stick
Daredevil
Elektra
Stone
Shaft
Claw
Star
Wing
Flame

The Chaste is a fictional heroic mystical martial arts enclave appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The organization was depicted as being led by Stick, who was created by Frank Miller in the pages of Daredevil.[1]

The Chaste appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Daredevil (2015-2016) and the miniseries The Defenders (2017).

Publication history

The Chaste was created by writer/artist Frank Miller, and first appeared in Daredevil #187 (October 1982).[2]

The Chaste live in a remote wilderness location that can only be accessed by climbing "the Wall," a sheer cliff. The climb also serves as an entrance exam – those who fail the climb are not considered worthy. The primary function of the Chaste is to combat the Hand, an evil ninja group dominated by a demon.[volume and issue needed]

Members

  • Master Izo – Founder of the Chaste. Immortal martial artist, known to be more than 500 years old.
  • Stick – Leader of the Chaste. He is known for his use of the bō (staff).
  • Daredevil – Blind apprentice of Stick and former lover of Elektra. He is known for his use of his batons and heightened superhuman senses including hearing, touch and taste. He also possesses a radar sense.
  • Stone – Stick's second-in-command and former lover. She can withstand any physical attack as long as she is aware of it in advance. In Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra, Stone is an elderly woman who taught Elektra the martial arts.
  • Shaft – Uses a bow and arrow.
  • Claw – Uses handheld metal blades (similar to Wolverine's adamantium claws) in combat.
  • Flame – Power of pyrokinesis. Also wields a katana.
  • Star – Uses shuriken.
  • Wing – Power of levitation.

In other media

References

  1. ^ Thomas, Leah (March 19, 2016). "Marvel Easter Eggs In 'Daredevil' Season 2 Connect The Dots In Ways You Wouldn't Expect". Bustle. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  2. ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 83. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.
  3. ^ Perry, Spencer (November 2, 2016). "Scott Glenn, Rachael Taylor, and Rosario Dawson Confirmed for The Defenders". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  4. ^ Sobolov, David [@@volobos] (July 29, 2015). "Here's my 'secret' scene from last year's season @Marvel's @Daredevil – I'm the voice of Stone" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016 – via Twitter.