A presumed-dead ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Black Widow's former lover who works for Leviathan. He developed the super-soldier serum and mind-control technology to win her affection. Initially an antagonist, he redeems himself by saving Widow, disabling the super-soldiers, and sacrificing his life to protect her from Orion.
A past romantic connection resurfaces, complicating their current opposing roles.
Fury's agency is the direct victim of Elihas's unauthorized experiments and theft.
Both are integrated into the same terrorist network facilitating the technology sale.