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Black Widow (Belova)

Black Widow (Belova)
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Creation & Design

Yelena Belova was created by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee, introduced as a successor to Natasha Romanoff's Black Widow mantle.

Early Years

Yelena was trained in the Red Room, a secret Soviet program that produced elite female assassins. She eventually became a rival to Natasha Romanoff.

Character Development

Over the years, Yelena has evolved from a mere antagonist to a complex character with her own motivations, often grappling with her past while striving to be a hero in her own right.

Cultural Reception

Yelena Belova has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Yelena Belova
Aliases:
Black Widow, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Avenger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers, Thunderbolts
Abilities:
Expert martial artist, Master spy, Enhanced agility, Expert marksman
Equipment:
Widow's Bite, Various firearms, Grappling hooks
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde
Marvel Mar 1999 Vol 2

Inhumans #5

Inhumans #5
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1st appearance of Black Widow, Yelena Belova
⚠️ 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)"
Marvel Jun 1999

Black Widow #1

Black Widow #1
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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
Marvel Jun 1999

Black Widow #1

Dynamic Forces
Black Widow #1
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Variant cover art by JG Jones featuring Yelena Belova
Real name revealed in this issue, introduces herself as The Black Widow in Inhumans #5
Dynamic Forces edition
Marvel Aug 1999

Black Widow #3

Black Widow #3
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3rd issue of a three part miniseries where Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova face-off to own the codename Black Widow
Marvel Apr 2009

Thunderbolts #128

Thunderbolts #128
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1st team appearance of new Thunderbolts roster led by Norman Osborn: Black Widow (Belova), Ant-Man (O'Grady), Ghost
It is later revealed that Yelena Belova is actually Natasha Romanov impersonating her

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