Black Widow
First introduced as an antagonist to Iron Man, the Russian assassin Natasha Romanoff eventually defected to the US and joined Marvel's roster of heroes. Working as a member of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers, Black Widow has appeared in countless comics and several films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (played by Scarlett Johansson).
Black Widow
- Alias
- Natasha Romanoff
- Created By
- Stan Lee , Don Rico , Don Heck
- Franchise
- Marvel , The Avengers
- Race
- Human mutant
- Video Games
- Marvel's Avengers , Marvel Heroes , MARVEL Future Revolution , LEGO Marvel's Avengers
- Movies
- The Avengers , Captain America: Civil War , Avengers: Infinity War , Black Widow , Avengers: Endgame
- TV Shows
- What If...?
- Comic Books
- Black Widow #1
- Cast
- Scarlett Johansson
Summary
First introduced as an antagonist to Iron Man, the Russian assassin Natasha Romanoff eventually defected to the US and joined Marvel's roster of heroes. Working as a member of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers, Black Widow has appeared in countless comics and several films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (played by Scarlett Johansson).
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The MCU's Black Widow Replacement Can Finally Copy What First Made The Character Great After 12 Years Of Disappointment
Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova will take the place of Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow in the MCU, and she can finally bring back Natasha's key skills.
Black Widow's Disgusting New Venom Powers Make Her Marvel's Most Unique Symbiote in Years
Black Widow's new Venom powers make her terrifying, as she uses a unique method to consume an enemy's brains and learn their secrets.
Black Widow's Original 'Femme Fatale' Costume Returns in Epic New Marvel Cover Art
The Black Widow celebrates her 60th anniversary this year, and to celebrate, Artgerm has released a cover featuring her classic look.
"The Widow's Fangs": Yelena Belova's White Widow Debuts New Weapon Ahead of MCU Return in THUNDERBOLTS
As 2025's Thunderbolts gets nearer, Marvel is upgrading Yelena Belova with her own unique weapons, making the White Widow deadlier than ever.
Why Black Widow Is So Scared of Hulk in 2012's Avengers - Their Secret MCU History Explained
When Black Widow meets Bruce Banner in The Avengers, she's terrified - because she already faced the Hulk earlier in MCU continuity.
Madripoor Knights: Wolverine, Captain America & Black Widow's New Team Officially Assemble in First Look Art
Chris Claremont's new Wolverine: Madripoor Knights series will pair Logan with Captain America & Black Widow in a sequel to a classic '90s adventure.
Black Widow's Gruesome Comics Death Makes Her MCU Death Look Tame
Black Widow's death in the MCU was devastating, but it is nothing compared to what she suffered in Marvel Zombies: Black, White & Blood.
Scarlett Johansson Addresses Black Widow MCU Return Amid Original Avengers Reunion Rumors
A rumor suggests the original Avengers could be coming back, and Scarlett Johannson addresses whether Black Widow will really return to the MCU.
Black Widow & Hawkeye Return... (With a Symbiote Upgrade)
Coming this March, Black Widow & Hawkeye (plus her new symbiote form, Widow) are taking on America, Madripoor, and the rest of the world.
Black Widow's Coolest MCU Gadget Never Actually Made It On-Screen
Black Widow has no shortage of cool weapons and gadgets in the MCU, but there's 1 that stands as easily being the coolest - too bad fans never saw it.
All 11 Black Widow Suits In The MCU, Ranked
Black Widow may not have as fancy of an outfit as heroes like Iron Man or Captain Marvel, but she's still sported several different looks in the MCU.
"I'm the Greatest Assassin in the World": MCU's Yelena Belova Gets New Title in Character-Defining Upgrade
For years, Yelena Belova has existed in Black Widow's shadow. Now, the White Widow is striking out on her own with a deadly new claim to fame.
Black Widow Canonically Spent the Time Between Iron Man 2 & Avengers Fighting Shang-Chi's Father
While it was a mystery what Black Widow was doing between Iron Man 2 and The Avengers in the MCU, fans now know: she was fighting Shang-Chi's father.
10 Characters Carrying On Black Widow's MCU Legacy After Her Death
The MCU hasn't been the same since Black Widow's honorable sacrifice, but there are several characters left who can carry on her legacy.
Black Widow's New Symbiote Form Cements Her Status As Marvel's Most Dangerous Spy
The debut of Black Widow's new symbiote status quo in Venom #26 proves that becoming a host cements Natasha as Marvel's most effective spy.
Black Widow Debuts Her Official New Codename as a Venomized Hero
Black Widow just merged with her very own symbiote in the latest issue of the ongoing Venom series, and in doing so, debuts her Venomized codename.
Black Widow's New Venom Powers Just Made Her MCU Interrogation Scene Terrifying
Black Widow has a new 'Venom' upgrade, and in a preview for an upcoming Marvel Comics issue, she uses it to add a horrific twist to 1 MCU scene.
The MCU Skipped the Darkest Part of Captain America & Black Widow's Friendship
Captain America and Black Widow's relationship in the MCU is well known, but their Marvel Comics history is a bit more complicated, & way more tragic.
9 MCU Deaths That Everyone Guessed Would Happen To Someone Else
Over the MCU, there have been a handful of deaths in movies and shows that many assumed and theorized would happen to other heroes and villains.
Claremont Re-Teams Wolverine with Cap & Black Widow for Sequel to Iconic Story
Chris Claremont returns to team Wolverine back up with Captain America and the Black Widow for a sequel to an iconic story from Uncanny X-Men #268.