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Black Widow

Despite super spy Natasha Romanoff’s checkered past, she’s become one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most deadly assassins and a frequent member of the Avengers.

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Despite super spy Natasha Romanova’s checkered past, she’s become one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most deadly assassins and a frequent member of the Avengers.


Black Widow (Natasha Romanova) | Marvel 101

Despite her origins as an agent of evil, Natasha Romanoff has become a force for good in the world of covert intelligence and super heroics.
Like her namesake arachnid, Romanoff is stealthy, precise, and absolutely lethal. She is the Black Widow.

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KELLY THOMPSON. BLACK WIDOW. 'NUFF SAID! Best-selling, Eisner-nominated writer Kelly Thompson (CAPTAIN MARVEL, STAR) and rising star artist Elena Casagrande (Catwoman) launch a new BLACK WIDOW series that changes everything! Natasha Romanoff has been a spy almost as long as she's been alive. And she's never stopped running, whether she was working for the good guys…or the bad. But Natasha's world is about to be upended. Beyond San Francisco's Golden Gate lies a mystery that only the Marvel Universe's greatest spy can solve. Don't miss the heartbreaking thrill ride of 2020!

Black Widow (2020) #1

Something’s stirring in the criminal underworld. Maggia boss SILVERMANE is making his move. S.H.I.E.L.D. has sent an agent in to investigate, but they’ve disappeared. It’s time to call in the heavy hitters. It’s time to call in the BLACK WIDOW. And the plan NATASHA ROMANOFF will uncover is far deadlier than any of them realized. Don’t miss this all–new tale from the dangerous, deep–cover days of the Black Widow!

Black Widow: Widow's Sting (2020) #1

…AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH HER. Natasha Romanoff was trained to kill. For years now she’s tried to overcome that programming, to side with the angels…to be a hero. And where’d that get her? Killed. By one of the few true friends she allowed herself to have. Now she’s back from the dead, angry as hell and finding those better angels harder and harder to hear. Jen and Sylvia Soska — the Twisted Twins of horror — join rising artist Flaviano to weave a web of vice, violence and vengeance that will net Natasha the biggest bad men she’s ever faced…or put her back in the ground for good.

Black Widow (2019) #1

S.H.I.E.L.D.'S MOST WANTED! The Eisner Award-winning team of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are taking Black Widow on the lam! Natasha has spent years gathering secrets, and when some of the darkest ones begin mysteriously going public, no one is safe. With her betrayed former confederates at S.H.I.E.L.D. on her heels and a lifetime of training and ingenuity at her disposal, Natasha's out for answers in a knock-down-drag-out tale of action and espionage! Hidden enemies, old friends and unusual allies collide, and all eyes are on Black Widow. The chase is on!

Black Widow (2016) #1

"The Finely Woven Thread." You've seen Black Widow as an Avenger and even an Agent of Shield. But on her own time she searches for atonement for her past as a KGB assassin - in ways of which those teams just wouldn't approve. From the darkest corners of the Marvel Universe, Nathan Edmonson (Who is Jake Ellis?) and Phil Noto (Thunderbolts, X-23) bring you a new ongoing series as gorgeous and mysterious as Nastasha Romanov herself!

Black Widow (2014) #1

The first appearance of Natasha Romanov, the Black Widow! The future Avenger finds herself in the middle as Iron Man and Crimson Dynamo test their mettle against each other!

Tales of Suspense (1959) #52

The origin of Black Widow!  Spider-Man goes toe-to-toe with Black Widow as we learn more about her mysterious past.

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #86

Black Widow has been poisoned by The Hand, and only Daredevil can save her. But Matt Murdock has been placed in isolation under strict orders from Stick; he must face his hyper sensitivity alone, and without distraction. How will Black Widow reach Daredevil? It will all be for naught if the poison kills her first!

Daredevil (1964) #188

With Jim Lee drawing Captain America, Black Widow, and Wolverine ready to kick butt what more could you ask for?

Uncanny X-Men (1981) #268

Black Widow (1999) #1

"THE WIDOW" PART 1 (OF 4) She's back! You asked for it; you got it: Daredevil's fiery, redheaded ex-partner returns to Hell's Kitchen to help the new Kingpin keep the streets clean. But why is she really back? Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Avengers!

Daredevil (1998) #61

THE EPIC DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA STORY CONTINUES! <br>The Falcon and Black Widow hunt together! Can they save the Winter Soldier from becoming a tool of the Red Skull again? And if they do, will he just go kill Tony Stark?  And what of Agent 13, Sharon Carter, who shot the final bullets into her true love, Steve Rogers, and has seen her life fall apart since then?  Those answers, much action, and more! From the Eisner Award-Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker and Fan-Favorite Artist Steve Epting, who brought you the biggest selling comic of the year!<br>Rated T+ ...$2.99<br>

Captain America (2004) #32

She's the most efficient spy in the world and one of the world's deadliest women, but before there was ever a Black Widow, there was the Red Room, a brutal KGB training ground for assassins, undercover agents, and the most ruthless of spies. Now, tasked with removing a rogue weapon's dealer from an impregnable safe house, the Black Widow remembers her escape from the Red Room training facility, an escape only made possible with the aid of the most unlikely of allies, the Asgardian sorceress known as Amora...the Enchantress.

Black Widow & the Marvel Girls (2009) #1

FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! Russia's deadliest assassin! France's most iconic city! As fear ravages the streets of Paris, a group of diabolical extremists plot an act of mass terrorism. In order to avert nuclear disaster, The Black Widow must brave a city in chaos, face down a crack team of deadly mercenaries, and infiltrate a well-protected government facility. She's on her own... which is just the way she likes it.

Fear Itself: Black Widow (2011) #1

The deadly super-spy from IRON MAN 2, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA in her own ongoing series! Who could be deadly enough to get the drop on the Black Widow? And what connections do they have to some of her closest super hero friends,?

Black Widow (2010) #1

Who is hunting Marvel's super spies? Espionage agents around the world are being assassinated, their covers blown, and governments' intelligence & security capabilities devastated!  The person behind it: an all-new Ronin! The next two super-spies targeted for death: Black Widow and Mockingbird!  The wildcard determined to unmask the killer: Hawkeye! Let the game begin as Marvel's spy community collides with it's superhuman agents! 32 PGS./Rated T  ...$3.99

Widow Maker (2010) #1

The Secret Avengers are all dead...save for the Black Widow. The world's greatest secret agent finds herself one year in the past, on the most secret mission of all: saving her team and the world without letting anyone see her -- especially her team.

Secret Avengers (2010) #20

The sins of Black Widow's past have resurfaced and threaten the safety of not only the Avengers, but also the entire world!! Widow, Spider-Woman and Hawkeye must travel to Siberia to search for a missing girl with ties to an old Soviet assassination. But the truth behind this girl's disappearance may be more than the Avengers are prepared to handle! Acclaimed writer Kelly Sue DeConnick teams with Pete Woods for an all new Avengers Assemble epic!

Avengers Assemble (2012) #12

"The Most Dangerous Secrets We Have... Are The Ones We Keep From Ourselves." The new Nick Fury leads a covert Avengers strike team including but not limited to Hawkeye, Black Widow, The Hulk, The Winter Soldier, Maria Hill and Phil Coulson on missions so dangerous, even the team members themselves can't know about them!

Secret Avengers (2013) #1

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Super-Spy. Trained Assassin. Legendary Avenger. No character has had a wilder history than Black Widow, from her beginnings as a trained spy for the Red Room up to her present day standing as one of the most respected Avengers. Read some of Black Widow's most historic moments.

Emerging from a background similar to Natasha’s, the deadly super spy known as Yelena Belova has also held the Black Widow mantle at various times.

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Black Widow Top 10 Costumes!

Red Room spy to deadly Avenger, Black Widow uses her skills to enter The Battlerealm! Get a 3-star Black Widow (Deadly Origin) and Red Guardian inspired by Marvel Studios' Black Widow when you download today! Terms apply:  https://bit.ly/3lfRG0x

Black Widow (Deadly Origin) from Marvel Contest of Champions | Marvel 101

See how Marvel cosplayer Lauren became Black Widow in a special episode of Marvel Becoming!

Making Black Widow's Snow Suit | Marvel Becoming

Watch as Marvel cosplayer Lauren becomes Black Widow in a special episode of Marvel Becoming!


Becoming Black Widow | Marvel Studios' Black Widow

Lorraine Cink talks with the stars and director of Marvel Studios' Black Widow. Experience Marvel Studios' Black Widow in theaters and on Disney + premiere access July 9th.

One Word | Marvel Studios' Black Widow Cast & Director

Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, and David Harbour answer questions submitted by Marvel Fans.


Natasha & Yelena's Road Trip Playlist?! | Ask Marvel

Black Widow's MCU appearances from Iron Man 2 all the way to Marvel Studios' Black Widow.


Black Widow's MCU Journey

Family, back together again 👊 Tickets and pre-orders available now for Marvel Studios' #BlackWidow. Experience July 9. https://movies.disney.com/black-widow


Got This | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow

It's National Super Hero Day, and Natasha Romanoff will always be our hero. Experience the cinematic event, Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow,” in theaters and on Disney+ with Premiere Access July 9. Additional fee required.


National Super Hero Day | Marvel Studios’ Black Widow

"We have unfinished business." See Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9. Additional fee required.

Marvel Studios’ Black Widow | New Trailer

Learn about some of Marvel's Strongest Avengers in this Top 10 Avengers Edition: Powerful Women

Top 10 | Avengers Women

Natasha Romanoff has been a spy almost as long as she’s been alive. And she’s never stopped running, whether she was working for the good guys…or the bad. Don’t miss the heartbreaking thrill ride of 2020!

BLACK WIDOW #1 Trailer | Marvel Comics

Not-So-Secret-Agents, your Marvel Mission was to recreate Black Widow’s Bites using only safe household items! Watch as Lorraine Cink highlights your greatest gauntlets before making her own!

Black Widow's Bites DIY! | Marvel Mission

Ryan and Tucker celebrate “616 Day” by announcing new Marvel comics coming in September 2020, including the first two chapters of the highly anticipated X OF SWORDS saga. To learn more about the comics announced check out marvel.com/septembercomics

Celebrate 616 Day with NEW MARVEL COMICS In September 2020! | Marvel’s Pull List

This week on Marvel Minute Yelena Belova, Natasha Romanoff, & Red Guardian are in Marvel Games including Marvel Future Fight & Puzzle Quest! We've also teamed up with ESPN to create comic covers featuring some of the amazing players in the NFL draft!

Marvel Studios' Black Widow Coming to Marvel Games! | Marvel Minute

Black Widow returns to comics in Kelly Thompson & Elena Casagrande's run! In games we've got updates in Marvel Strike Force, Marvel Puzzle Quest, MARVEL Ultimate Alliance 3: Black Order, AND Marvel Future Revolution in this week's Marvel Minute!

Red Skull comes to Marvel Strike Force And MORE Games News! | Marvel Minute

The Women of Marvel talk their Marvel Super Hero role models and the importance of women Super Heroes in media and the world to celebrate International Women's Day.

Marvel Celebrates  International Women's Day!

Check out all the new toys inspired by Marvel Studios' Black Widow including the Titan Heroes figures, Marvel Legend figures, and Funko Pops! on this week's Earth's Mightiest Show.

Marvel Studios' Black Widow Toys!

The Big Game brought us a new Marvel Studios' Black Widow teaser, Marvel is coming to C2E2, and win a whole YEAR of comics for free with Marvel Unlimited on this week's Marvel Minute.

Marvel Studios' Black Widow Teaser and More!

Natasha Romanoff has been a spy almost as long as she’s been alive. And she’s never stopped running, whether she was working for the good guys…or the bad.

But Natasha’s world is about to be upended.

BLACK WIDOW #1 Teaser Trailer | Marvel Comics

Jen and Sylvia Soska, filmmakers of Twisted Twins Productions, and writers of the forthcoming BLACK WIDOW series, releasing Jan. 16, stop by to talk with Judy and Sana about their upcoming series and the villains that Natasha will face.

The Soska Sisters Reveal Black Widow Villains in New Series | Women of Marvel

On January 10th, Black Widow made her first appearance in "Tales of Suspense" #52 in 1964.

Today In Marvel History: Black Widow

In just a few weeks, the epic Marvel Day at Sea returns to the Disney Magic with a brand-new addition: Captain Marvel! Disney Cruise Line guests will be the first to meet Captain Marvel when she makes her debut during Marvel Day at Sea in January.

Marvel Day at Sea Makes an Epic Return in 2019 with Captain Marvel

Watch as cosplayer Rose Romanova becomes Black Widow from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War in a special episode of Marvel Becoming!

Black Widow | Marvel Becoming

"A black widow dangling by herself on a single thread...is a deadly thing."

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