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Alexander Bont
Alexander Bont
Art by Alex Maleev
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceDaredevil (vol. 2) #66
(December 2004)
Created byBrian Michael Bendis (writer)
Alex Maleev (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesHuman
PartnershipsGladiator
Fixer
Notable aliasesThe Big Bont
The Kingpin
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength and durability (via Mutant Growth Hormone)
  • Skilled businessman

Alexander Bont is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Alex Maleev, the character first appeared in Daredevil vol. 2 #66 (December 2004).[1] Bont is one of the first villains encountered by the superhero Matt Murdock / Daredevil. Once the Kingpin of New York's criminal underworld prior to Wilson Fisk's ascent, Bont also employed the man responsible for murdering Jack Murdock.[2]

Following his release from prison, Bont returned to a New York City vastly changed from the one he had once ruled. The traditional gangsters of his era had been replaced by costumed criminals with superpowers and theatrical personas. Enraged by this shift and seeking revenge against Daredevil—the hero responsible for his imprisonment—Bont resorted to the dangerously unstable Mutant Growth Hormone, which resulted in his death.[3]

A gender-swapped version of Alexander Bont, known as Alexandra, is portrayed by Sigourney Weaver in the 2017 miniseries The Defenders, a crossover of Marvel's Netflix series set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). In the series, Alexandra is depicted as the leader of the Hand and one of its five "fingers".

Publication history

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Alexander Bont debuted in Daredevil (vol. 2) #66 (December 2004), and was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev.[4]

Fictional character biography

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Alexander Bont first made a name for himself when he killed the hero Defender. After that, he soon rose up the ranks and became the head of organized crime. The Fixer, the man who ordered the hit on Jack Murdock, paid up to Bont. When Daredevil found this out, he confronted Bont and had him arrested.[5] Bont got out on bail. He later asked Matt Murdock for legal help, but was refused.

When Bont was released from jail, he was now a bitter old man. He had found out that Daredevil was really Matt Murdock from The Globe and had acquired a possession of Mutant Growth Hormone (MGH).[6] Bont learns how much the world has changed in his absence, including the death of his wife. Furious, Bont swears revenge on Daredevil. He meets with Melvin Potter and threatens to kill his young daughter, forcing Potter into working for him.

Potter kidnaps Matt Murdock, then beats him. When White Tiger defeats Melvin Potter, Bont takes Mutant Growth Hormone to confront Daredevil. However, he overdoses on MGH, overloading his heart and killing him.[7]

Powers and abilities

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Bont possesses no superhuman abilities, but he occasionally used Mutant Growth Hormone, a substance that temporarily enhanced his speed and strength and caused his eyes to emit a green glow.[8]

In other media

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Sigourney Weaver portrays a female version of Alexander Bont, primarily known as Alexandra, in The Defenders.[9][10] This version is the leader of the Hand. Alexandra is described as an "adversary" rather than a villain and was intended to be portrayed sympathically as a supporting character in Elektra Natchios' story.[11][12][13] Alexandra is one of the five "fingers" of the Hand, who all gained immortality using the healing powers of qi. Following the death of Elektra, Alexandra resurrects her to create the ancient weapon Black Sky, which is prophesied to destroy all enemies of the Hand. Alexandra intends to use Elektra to steal the Iron Fist from Danny Rand. However, Elektra regains her memories of her previous life and kills Alexandra, claiming leadership of the Hand.[14]

References

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  1. ↑ Wood, Robert (August 26, 2020). "The Kingpin's Predecessor Murdered A Golden Age Marvel Hero". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ Schedeen, Jesse (October 11, 2016). "The Defenders: 6 Marvel Villains Sigourney Weaver Might Play". IGN. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Keatis, D. L. (August 2, 2018). "Daredevil: His 25 Most Vicious Villains, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ Buxton, Marc (April 2, 2016). "Daredevil: 37 Villains We Want to See on TV". Den of Geek. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  5. ↑ Daredevil (vol. 2) #67 (January 2005)
  6. ↑ Daredevil (vol. 2) #69 (March 2005)
  7. ↑ Daredevil (vol. 2) #70 (April 2005)
  8. ↑ "Alexander Bont (Daredevil foe)". Marvunapp.com. January 1, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ Damore, Meagan (October 8, 2016). "NYCC: Iron Fist Cast Makes First-Ever Live Appearance". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  10. ↑ Li, Shirley (January 12, 2017). "The Defenders first look: Meet Sigourney Weaver's villain — and learn her name". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 14, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  11. ↑ Li, Shirley (July 14, 2017). "Marvel's The Defenders: Sigourney Weaver says her character is an 'adversary', not a 'villain'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 15, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  12. ↑ Wigler, Josh (August 17, 2017). "The Defenders Showrunner Talks 'Avengers' Comparisons, Tonal Challenges". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  13. ↑ Li, Shirley (August 18, 2017). "Marvel's The Defenders postmortem: Showrunner answers burning questions". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  14. ↑ Alexander, Julia (July 21, 2017). "Elektra and Sigourney Weaver's Alexandra will have a strange relationship in The Defenders". Polygon. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
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