The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day features a wide group of recognizable characters, from Jon Bernthal's The Punisher to Mark Ruffalo's The Hulk, who will join Tom Holland in the MCU's new Spidey adventure. Fans also spotted (well, they are hard to miss) a group of lethal ninjas in red outfits attacking Spider-Man, with many believing that they must be members of The Hand.
This criminal organization was a key player in the original Daredevil series, as well as subsequent Netflix titles like Iron Fist and The Defenders, which are now officially part of the MCU canon and are available on Disney Plus. Back in Daredevil season 1, The Hand's leader formed an alliance with Wilson Fisk using Madame Gao and Nobu Yoshioka as intermediaries, evolving into a dangerous force threatening to destroy New York.
Their presence all through the Defenders extended universe was crucial, but what's their story in the comics? And what can we expect from their likely return in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day?
First featured in Daredevil #174, released in September 1981, the mysterious ninja order created by Frank Miller became one of the most powerful villains of the New York-set Marvel universe. Based in Japan but operating internationally, The Hand's ultimate goal is to accumulate power through their involvement in criminal activities and assassination plots. They are led by The Beast, a demon who adds a supernatural dimension to the organization.
Since their founding in 1588 by Kagenobu Yoshioka, whose noble attempt to merge the power of the five Japanese islands ended with the project taken over by the Beast worshipper Snakeroot clan, the members of the group have mercilessly trained since childhood.
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