Black Widow

Black Widow Key Issues related to the film Premiered in theaters July 9, 2021

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1st appearance of the Black Widow, Natasha Romanova

Death of the first Crimson Dynamo

1st appearance and death of the second Crimson Dynamo, Boris Turgenov

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1st appearance of the Black Widow, Natasha Romanova

Death of the first Crimson Dynamo

1st appearance and death of the second Crimson Dynamo, Boris Turgenov

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1st appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: it is disputed whether this is a full or cameo appearance. CGC labels this issue "1st appearance of the new Black Widow (Yelena Belova, face not shown)"

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1st appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: it is disputed whether this is a full or cameo appearance. CGC labels this issue "1st appearance of the new Black Widow (Yelena Belova, face not shown)"

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1st appearance of the Red Guardian, Alexi Shostakov- husband of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow

[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Red Guardian: Generations / September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

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1st appearance of the Red Guardian, Alexi Shostakov- husband of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow

[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Red Guardian: Generations / September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

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Partial origin of the Black Widow

Origin and death of Natasha's husband, the Red Guardian

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Partial origin of the Black Widow

Origin and death of Natasha's husband, the Red Guardian

Avengers, The #196

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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1st full appearance of the Taskmaster

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

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1st full appearance of the Taskmaster

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

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1st appearance of Iron Maiden, Melina Vostokoff, a female assassin and enemy of the Black Widow

Rachel Weisz cast as Melina Vostokoff in the Black Widow movie

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1st appearance of Iron Maiden, Melina Vostokoff, a female assassin and enemy of the Black Widow

Rachel Weisz cast as Melina Vostokoff in the Black Widow movie

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1st appearance of The Agent, Rick Mason, the son of The Tinkerer

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1st appearance of The Agent, Rick Mason, the son of The Tinkerer

Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1

Wizard ⋅ 1999

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Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1

Wizard ⋅ 1999

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16-page preview included in Wizard Magazine #90

1st partial cover appearance and sketch preview of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

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16-page preview included in Wizard Magazine #90

1st partial cover appearance and sketch preview of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

Amazing Spider-Man #86

Marvel ⋅ 1970

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Debut of Black Widow's skin-tight costume

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Debut of Black Widow's skin-tight costume

Black Widow #1

Marvel ⋅ 1999

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First issue of three-issue miniseries where Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova face-off to own the codename Black Widow

First mention of the Red Room where orphaned girls were trained in the Black Widow Ops program

Yelena Belova identity revealed

⚠ There is debate as to whether this issue is the first full appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova or Inhumans #5

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First issue of three-issue miniseries where Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova face-off to own the codename Black Widow

First mention of the Red Room where orphaned girls were trained in the Black Widow Ops program

Yelena Belova identity revealed

⚠ There is debate as to whether this issue is the first full appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova or Inhumans #5

Avengers, The #111

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Black Widow joins the Avengers

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Black Widow joins the Avengers

Incredible Hulk #258

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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1st full team appearance of the Soviet Super-Soldiers: Darkstar, Crimson Dynamo, Ursa Major, Vanguard

1st appearance of Pieter Phobos

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1st full team appearance of the Soviet Super-Soldiers: Darkstar, Crimson Dynamo, Ursa Major, Vanguard

1st appearance of Pieter Phobos

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Premiere issue of the six-issue solo series featuring the Black Widow that explores her origin in the 'Black Widow Ops' program

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Premiere issue of the six-issue solo series featuring the Black Widow that explores her origin in the 'Black Widow Ops' program

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1st cover appearance of the Black Widow wearing her classic black costume

First Black Widow solo story

1st appearance of Ivan Petrovich, the surrogate father of Natasha

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1st cover appearance of the Black Widow wearing her classic black costume

First Black Widow solo story

1st appearance of Ivan Petrovich, the surrogate father of Natasha

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1st appearance of a female Taskmaster, not in Marvel continuity

Copies ordered by retailers: 18,221

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1st appearance of a female Taskmaster, not in Marvel continuity

Copies ordered by retailers: 18,221

Black Widow: Pale Little Spider #1

Marvel ⋅ 2002

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Black Widow: Pale Little Spider #1

Marvel ⋅ 2002

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First solo series featuring Yelena Belova, the Black Widow

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First solo series featuring Yelena Belova, the Black Widow

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Variant cover art by Adi Granov

'White Suit' variant

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Variant cover art by Adi Granov

'White Suit' variant

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Origin of Black Widow, specifically the brainwashing and training she and 27 other orphaned girls endured after being recruited to The Red Room Academy for the Black Widow Ops Program

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Origin of Black Widow, specifically the brainwashing and training she and 27 other orphaned girls endured after being recruited to The Red Room Academy for the Black Widow Ops Program

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Tales of Suspense #52	Marvel	$420	$1.4k	$6.6k
Inhumans #5	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
Avengers, The #43	Marvel	$30	$80	$280
Avengers, The #44	Marvel	$5	$12	$55
Avengers, The #196	Marvel	$18	$60	$180
Marvel Fanfare #11	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Marvel Graphic Novel #57	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1	Wizard	$1	$2	$10
Amazing Spider-Man #86	Marvel	$25	$80	$250
Black Widow #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
Avengers, The #111	Marvel	$5	$15	$60
Incredible Hulk #258	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
Black Widow #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Amazing Adventures #1	Marvel	$5	$18	$85
Deadpool MAX #5	Max	$2	$8	$20
Black Widow: Pale Little Spider #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$8
Black Widow: Deadly Origin #2	Marvel	$3	$9	$35
Black Widow #4	Marvel	$1	$2	$5

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Black Widow

Black Widow

Tales of Suspense #52

Marvel ⋅ 1964

Tales of Suspense #52

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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1st appearance of the Black Widow, Natasha Romanova

Death of the first Crimson Dynamo

1st appearance and death of the second Crimson Dynamo, Boris Turgenov

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Black Widow, Natasha Romanova

Death of the first Crimson Dynamo

1st appearance and death of the second Crimson Dynamo, Boris Turgenov

Inhumans #5

Marvel ⋅ 1999

Inhumans #5

Marvel ⋅ 1999

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1st appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: it is disputed whether this is a full or cameo appearance. CGC labels this issue "1st appearance of the new Black Widow (Yelena Belova, face not shown)"

Key Facts

1st appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: it is disputed whether this is a full or cameo appearance. CGC labels this issue "1st appearance of the new Black Widow (Yelena Belova, face not shown)"

Avengers, The #43

Marvel ⋅ 1967

Avengers, The #43

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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1st appearance of the Red Guardian, Alexi Shostakov- husband of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow

[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Red Guardian: Generations / September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

Key Facts

1st appearance of the Red Guardian, Alexi Shostakov- husband of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow

[July 2022 - Marvel recently trademarked the title Red Guardian: Generations / September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

Avengers, The #44

Marvel ⋅ 1967

Avengers, The #44

Marvel ⋅ 1967

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Partial origin of the Black Widow

Origin and death of Natasha's husband, the Red Guardian

Key Facts

Partial origin of the Black Widow

Origin and death of Natasha's husband, the Red Guardian

Avengers, The #196

Marvel ⋅ 1980

Avengers, The #196

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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1st full appearance of the Taskmaster

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

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1st full appearance of the Taskmaster

[September 2022 - confirmed for the Thunderbolts movie]

Marvel Fanfare #11

Marvel ⋅ 1983

Marvel Fanfare #11

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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1st appearance of Iron Maiden, Melina Vostokoff, a female assassin and enemy of the Black Widow

Rachel Weisz cast as Melina Vostokoff in the Black Widow movie

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1st appearance of Iron Maiden, Melina Vostokoff, a female assassin and enemy of the Black Widow

Rachel Weisz cast as Melina Vostokoff in the Black Widow movie

Marvel Graphic Novel #57

Marvel ⋅ 1989

Marvel Graphic Novel #57

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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1st appearance of The Agent, Rick Mason, the son of The Tinkerer

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1st appearance of The Agent, Rick Mason, the son of The Tinkerer

Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1

Wizard ⋅ 1999

Marvel Knights: Wave 2: - Wizard Special Edition #1

Wizard ⋅ 1999

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16-page preview included in Wizard Magazine #90