Echo (Marvel Comics)

For other uses of "echo" in comics, see Echo (disambiguation) § Arts, entertainment, and media.
Maya Lopez
Echo
Maya Lopez / Echo.
Variant cover of Women of Marvel vol 5 #1 (February 2024).
Art by Jan Bazaldua.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Echo:
Daredevil #9
(December 1999)
As Ronin:
The New Avengers #11
(November 2005)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoMaya Lopez
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsDaughters of Liberty
New Avengers
The Hand
Avengers
PartnershipsMatt Murdock / Daredevil
Notable aliasesPhoenix
Ronin
Abilities
  • Expert martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant
  • Highly skilled acrobat and athlete
  • Photographic reflexes

As the Phoenix Force:

  • Superhuman strength, speed, and durability
  • Cosmic fire generation
  • Telepathy
  • Flight

Echo (Maya Lopez) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by David Mack and Joe Quesada, the character first appeared in Daredevil #9 (December 1999).[1] Lopez is a Cheyenne woman, and this background as an indigenous character informs many of her arcs and storylines.[2] Her Echo guise includes a white handprint that covers part of her face.[3] She is one of the few deaf comic book characters.[4] She has also adopted the Ronin codename and was a host of the Phoenix Force.[5]

Maya Lopez is the adopted daughter of the supervillain Kingpin.[6] She is also a supporting character of the superhero Matt Murdock / Daredevil.[7] The character has been a member of the Avengers and the New Avengers at various points in her history.[8]

Alaqua Cox portrays Maya Lopez in the Disney+ / Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in the television series Hawkeye (2021), and starring in her own spin-off series Echo (2024).

  1. ^ Cole, Brynna (November 27, 2021). "Maya Lopez/Echo: The Powers and History of Alaqua Cox's Hawkeye Hero". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  2. ^ Polo, Susana; Millman, Zosha (December 1, 2021). "Hawkeye introduces Maya Lopez, the star of Echo and a key Marvel player". Polygon. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Khanna, Aryan (January 4, 2024). "Why does Echo have a handprint on her face? Explained". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  4. ^ Garcia, Mayra (December 2, 2021). "Hawkeye: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Echo In The Comics". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  5. ^ "Who Is Marvel's Echo?". Sideshow Collectibles. January 3, 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ Jasper, Gavin (November 12, 2021). "Who is Marvel's Echo: How the New Hero Fits in with MCU Phase 4". Den of Geek. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  7. ^ Abdulbaki, Mae (December 17, 2020). "'Spider-Man 3' Daredevil theory reveals a wild Disney+ MCU connection". Inverse. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  8. ^ Young, Kai (January 11, 2024). "10 Biggest Changes Echo Makes From The Marvel Comics". Screen Rant. Retrieved 2024-02-08.