Black Widow
- Alias
- Natasha Romanoff
- Created By
- Stan Lee, Don Rico, Don Heck
- Franchise
- Marvel, The Avengers
- Race
- Human mutant
- TV Shows
- What If...?
- Comic Books
- Black Widow #1
- Cast
- Scarlett Johansson
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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Scarlett Johansson's Next Non-MCU Movie Shows Exactly How Black Widow Can Return
Hopes of Scarlett Johansson returning as Black Widow in the MCU remain, and the star's next non-Marvel movie could be the roadmap for how it happens.
Marvel Officially Unveils New Codename For An A-List Avengers Hero
The Avengers' most loyal member betrays their allies and outsmarts their enemies, embracing a new, evil moniker that was forced upon them.
If Chris Evans Is Back, Then Why Is Avengers: Doomsday Missing A Core MCU Hero?
A founding Avenger has been left out of the MCU's future.
1 MCU Avenger Just Unlocked the Single Deadliest Power in Marvel Lore
As the Avengers unlock new superpowers, one of their most iconic members is given a deadly upgrade that even the Hulk can't match.
10 Best MCU Black Widow Suits, Ranked By Comics Accuracy
Black Widow’s iconic superhero costume has evolved significantly throughout her MCU tenue, with varying degrees of comic book accuracy.
All of Captain America: Brave New World Happened Because of 1 Dead Avenger
Captain America: Brave New World pitted Sam Wilson, Red Hulk, and The Leader against one another, with one dead Avenger making this matchup possible.
Bucky & Black Widow Are Officially... 'Getting Romantic' Again in Marvel Comics!
Marvel's favorite on-again, off-again couple is back on as Black Widow and Bucky Barnes are back together! But how long will it last this time?
Spider-Noir Is the Perfect Chance to Bring Scarlett Johansson Back to Marvel
Spider-Man Noir will soon get a live-action series starring Nicolas Cage, with the character's comics setting up a potential Scarlet Johansson return!
Thunderbolts Proved White Widow is Finally A Hero, But It Could Rewrite Marvel Canon
As Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* solidifies Yelena Belova’s superhero status, fans expect that the comics will alter her character to follow suit.
If Marvel Has Made 1 Thing Clear to Us, It's That the Red Room Is the Stuff of Nightmares
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
6 years after Avengers: Endgame - and 4 years after the Black Widow MCU movie - the hero's death gets even sadder all over again thanks to a new film.
Black Widow May Be Strong, But Iron Man Knows 1 Person Could Totally Take Her Down
In the latest issue of Marvel's Iron Man series, Tony Stark just admitted that one other MCU hero could outmatch his teammate Black Widow in combat.
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
Natasha Romanoff's Black Widow already has three MCU replacements set up, but only one of them actually has a clear future in the franchise.
Marvel's Ultimate Universe Officially Reboots an Iconic Avengers Hero... As Wolverine's Next Fling?
Marvel's "Ultimate Wolverine" series just introduced a classic Avenger, & readers are already theorizing that they could be an item in this timeline.
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 Admit 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.