Death Of Stick Black Widow, Stone, Claw and Shaft appearance. Siege In "Daredevil" issue #189, titled "Death of Stick," the narrative reaches a pivotal moment as Daredevil (Matt Murdock) confronts the malevolent ninja clan known as The Hand. The story unfolds with the Black Widow (Natasha Romanova) suffering a fatal encounter, only to be miraculously resurrected by Stone, a member of the Chaste—a secretive group of warriors dedicated to combating The Hand. Amidst the ensuing chaos, Daredevil, alongside his mentor Stick and other allies, engages in a fierce battle against The Hand. In a selfless act, Stick employs an ancient technique to absorb lethal energy from their adversaries, ultimately sacrificing his own life to save Daredevil and ensure the defeat of The Hand's forces. This issue also delves into Daredevil's personal life, depicting the dissolution of his engagement to Heather Glenn, influenced by the interventions of the Black Widow and Foggy Nelson. The narrative concludes with Stone revealing to Daredevil that The Hand plans to resurrect Elektra, setting the stage for future confrontations.