Elisa Maza
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| Elisa Maza | |
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| Species: | Human |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Eye color: | Brown |
| Relatives: | Derek and Beth Maza (siblings) Peter and Diane Maza (parents) |
| Occupation: | Police Detective |
| Affiliations: | Manhattan Clan 23rd Precinct |
| Voiced by: | Salli Richardson |
Elisa Maza is a detective, second class, at the 23rd Precinct and the only human member of the Manhattan Clan.
[edit] History
Elisa was one of several members of the NYPD who appeared at the Eyrie Building when debris rained down from above the clouds. During her investegations, Elisa met Goliath, when he startled her into toppling off the castle's battlements. Goliath rescued her, and shortly thereafter, she introduced Manhattan to Goliath, and prompted Hudson to take his name from the river.
Elisa's relationship with the clan grew, and she quickly became their most trusted ally in the modern world. Unfortunately, not all of her adventures with the clan came without a cost, as when Broadway accidentally shot her with her own gun. Later, Xanatos hired a geneticist, Dr. Anton Sevarius, to mutate her brother, Derek Maza and three other individuals into gargoyle-like creatures called the Mutates.
In December of 1995, Elisa left with Goliath, Bronx, and Tom for the magical island, Avalon, where she met the Avalon Clan, including Angela, who joined them on their journies back to Manhattan Island.
Eventually, Elisa engaged in a brief romantic relationship with Jason Conover, who was in reality the Hunter, Jason Canmore. During these revelations, Goliath accidentally knocked her from a dam, and failed to catch her. She managed to convince Jason that the hunt was unwise, and that it should be abandoned. When the tumultuous events settled, she and Goliath shared their first kiss.
Elisa decided that she and Goliath couldn't possibly share a life together, and urged him to take a date of Delilah, from the Labyrinth clan. Elisa's co-worker, Morgan Morgan asked her out, and after some time, she accepted. Both of the newly formed couples attended the Xanatos' party, where Elisa reaffirmed her decision that she and Goliath should remain apart. When Thailog attacked Goliath, nearly killing him, she re-affirmed their bond.
After Dr. Sato treated Goliath, Elisa brought him to treat Maggie the Cat, convincing him that he was the only person who could do the job.
[edit] Trivia
- Elisa's last name was originally Chavez, but when Richardson was hired to voice her, her heritage was re-imagined as half Native American, and half Nigerian-American.
- Elisa's father is a retired police officer.
- Elisa has two siblings, Derek Maza and Beth Maza.
- When Elisa dresses up in costume, she dons the dress of Disney Princesses, most notably Belle and Jasmine.
[edit] Appearances
