First introduced as an antagonist to Iron Man, the Russian assassin Natasha Romanoff eventually defected to the US and ed 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 ed 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 Red Room is a nightmare factory that erases innocence in order to create deadly, traumatized assassins like Black Widows.
Marvel’s Newest Movie Just Made Black Widow’s MCU Death Even Worse In Retrospect
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Black Widow May Be Strong, But Iron Man Knows 1 Person Could Totally Take Her Down
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10 Black Widow Deleted Scenes That Would Have Changed The MCU
Throughout Black Widow's history in the MCU, the character has featured in a number of deleted scenes that could have changed the franchise.
I Can't Believe Marvel Is Already Wasting 2 Of The 3 Black Widow Replacements It Set Up For The MCU
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Marvel's Ultimate Universe Officially Reboots an Iconic Avengers Hero... As Wolverine's Next Fling?
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Marvel's Greatest Romance Will Never Make the MCU, And Daredevil Is to Blame
Daredevil and Black Widow were one of the earliest and best Marvel Comics couples. Sadly, fans will most likely never see them together in the MCU.
The MCU Just Introduced A New Black Widow To Justify Killing Off One Of The Three Existing Heroes In Competition For The Title According To Marvel Movie Theory
There are now three heroes vying for the title of Black Widow in the MCU, and one theory suggests that Marvel introduced one to replace another.
Thunderbolts* Needs To Make Up For The MCU Already Wasting One Scarlett Johansson Replacement In 2025
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a difficult task on its hands with replacing Scarlett Johansson, but they are making at least two attempts in 2025.
I it It: Bucky Barnes x Black Widow Is One of Marvel's Greatest Romances
Bucky Barnes and Natasha Romanoff have been faced with different hurdles to overcome, just to be broken apart again. But their love always triumphed.
Every Black Widow In The MCU After Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World introduces a new Black Widow to the MCU, adding another name to the list of Black Widows led by Natasha Romanoff.
Black Widow's New Costume is Exactly What The MCU Needs When She Returns To Film
Black Widow just received a badass redesign that serves as the perfect blueprint for future MCU appearances, fixing a longtime issue with her suits.
Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow And Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye Return As Evil Versions Of Their Avengers Heroes In MCU Art
Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner forces once more in new MCU art that imagines the original Avengers returning as powerful Marvel villains.
5 MCU Costumes That Are Better Than the Comics
Screen Rant takes a close look into these heroes wardrobes.
Hulk Gets a New Lullaby With Marvel's Help, Putting the Black Widow To Shame
Black Widow famously calmed the Hulk down with a lullaby in the MCU, and now, Hulk has an all-new 'lullaby' that puts Black Widow's version to shame.
Black Widow's 9 MCU Appearances Ranked
Scarlett Johansson is back in business with Marvel Studios, and the actress' appearances as Black Widow over the years in the MCU vary in importance.
Black Widow Just Created A Villain That is Every Symbiotes Nightmare
Amidst The Venom War, Black Widow uncovers a villain whose creation could be a massive and deadly nightmare to all symbiotes.
Scarlett Johansson Reveals Her Black Widow & Hawkeye Regrets After Reing The MCU
After coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scarlett Johansson has revealed that she has regrets related to Black Widow and Hawkeye's story.
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While Florence Pugh plays Yelena Belova, the star Marvel reportedly first went to for the Black Widow replacement reveals why she ed on the role.