Chaste (Marvel Comics)
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| The Chaste | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Daredevil #187 (1982) |
| Created by | Frank Miller |
| In-story information | |
| Member(s) |
Stick Stone Shaft Claw Star Wing Flame |
The Chaste is a fictional mystical martial arts enclave led by Stick, that was created by Frank Miller in the pages of Daredevil for Marvel Comics.
History
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. The Chaste's first appearance is in Daredevil #187.
Members
In the story arc detailing Elektra's death and resurrection, the members of The Chaste are listed as:
- Stone - Stick's second-in-command. He can withstand any physical attack, as long as he is aware of it in advance. In Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra, Stone is an elderly woman who taught Elektra 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.
- Star - Uses shuriken.
- Wing - Power of levitation.
In other media
Film
- The Chaste appears in the film Elektra.
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