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 Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in the television series Hawkeye (2021), and starring in her own spin-off series Echo (2024).