Popular superheroes, comic book characters, in most cases, men. But there are exceptions to the rules. The Black Widow (Avengers) is a female superhero who became famous for the adaptations of the Marvel comics. Who she is and what amazing abilities she has - let's talk about it today.
Real name
What is the name of the Black Widow from The Avengers? Natalya Alyanovna Romanova is the real name of the comic book heroine. She has nothing to do with the dynasty of the last Russian emperor, as some fans of comics with her participation mistakenly think.
First appearance in Marvel Comics
The Black Widow (Avengers) is the fruit of a collaborative effort between writer Don Rico, artist Don Heck and editor Stan Lee. First appeared in the disturbing stories comic book series in 1964.
Biography
It should be noted that there are several alternative realities of the Marvel universe. Therefore, each comic book character has several biographies. But usually the first, original biography is taken into account.
The story of the Black Widow from Avengers is full of tragic facts. Little is known about her childhood. Born in Stalingrad before the Second World War. When the house where Natasha lived with her mother was set on fire during an enemy attack, a Soviet soldier saved the girl. Mom threw her from the window of the burning room into the hands of Ivan Petrovich. He raised the girl.
At school, Natasha was a diligent student and an excellent athlete. She later married a test pilot and was happy until her husband died while testing a new rocket. She decides to continue the work of her husband and becomes a member of the Red Room Academy, in which future operational workers were trained. And here Romanova was one of the best students. The Winter Soldier began to study her. She is given the operational name Black Widow.
In 1984, Romanova became a participant in the experiment - she was introduced a version of the serum developed by domestic scientists that turned the puny Steve Rogers into the superhero of Captain America.
Strength and Abilities
Thanks to the serum, the Black Widow could activate the body’s internal reserve at the right time, which made her unusually strong, fast and agile. One of the side effects of the drug is a slowed aging process. In addition, Romanova has an excellent physical shape. She is a true expert in several types of martial arts and an excellent shooter. As a spy of the highest class, she always uses special means: cold steel, tear gas, hooks, throwing disks, electric discharges and explosives. On assignments dressed in a suit made of elastic leather. It has suction cups on the palms and feet. With their help, the Black Widow easily climbs the walls.
Assignments, secret missions and meeting with other superheroes
Natasha Romanova participated in many dangerous operations of the KGB. What kind of mission was her baptism of fire is unknown. During one of the operations, she first encountered Iron Man.
The Black Widow mission was related to Tony Stark's Stark Industries company. She and her partner were supposed to eliminate the Russian dissident scientist. After successfully completing the assignment, Romanova decided to stay and continue to act as a secret agent of the Soviet special services. The Russian spy pretended to sincerely repent of their previous deeds, entered into confidence in Stark and stole the anti-gravity device from him. Iron Man managed to get him back, but the Black Widow slipped away.
Natasha later met with Hawkeye. He liked the black widow and used it. He helped her in several missions, and Romanova helped improve Hawkeye's arrows. After the KGB found out that Romanova was beginning to experience feelings for a superhero, they tried to kill her.
The Avengers and the Black Widow
After Romanova was abducted by Chinese agents, she was brainwashed and ordered to destroy the Avengers team. The heroes won, and the Black Widow, by force of will and thanks to feelings for the Hawkeye, got rid of the washing effect. To make amends, she helped the Avengers in several tasks and was invited to join their team. From that moment, she carried out secret tasks of the program director Shch.I.T. Nika Fury and participated in almost all the dangerous operations of the Avengers.
After a series of tragedies, the superhero team broke up, but later three new associations appeared immediately. One of them is The Secret Avengers. The Black Widow has become an active member of this team. In addition, she is included in the main squad of superheroes. Once, for a while, she had to lead the Avengers after Captain America left the team due to internal disagreements.
The first appearance of the comic book heroine on the big screen
The debut of the super-key Natasha Romanova in the cinema took place in the film "Iron Man". It also features some members of the Avengers superhero team. The black widow (the actress who embodied her image on the screen should have been distinguished by her excellent physical form) harmoniously fit into the team of superheroes. The role of Natasha Romanova was brilliantly performed by Scarlett Johansson. She looked so harmonious in the image of the Black Widow that it is now difficult to imagine another actress in her place.
Then another picture followed - The Avengers. The Black Widow (actress - again Scarlett Johansson) became one of the main characters in the film. Romanova is present in two more films on the Marvel universe and will reappear in the film "Avengers' Split", work on which has already begun.
Black Widow - Cartoon Character
Based on Marvel comics, many individual cartoons and animated series have been created. An anime appeared in 2014 with the participation of Natasha Romanova - “The Secret Materials of the Avengers: The Black Widow and the Punisher”. According to the plot of the picture, the head of the organization Sch.I.T. Nick Fury gives superheroes a task - they must interfere with the plans of the terrorist organization Levifan. The operation is almost frustrated by Frank Castle, who, after the death of his family, begins to punish criminals on his own. Natasha Romanova manages to take him under control. Avengers, Black Widow and Punisher become the last shield on the path of criminals. Only they can protect humanity from a new threat.
Black Widow (Avengers) - A separate film about the popular comic book heroine
Back in 2011, information appeared about the desire of Marvel Studios to make a separate film about Natasha Romanova. Apparently, the project, dedicated to the Black Widow, will enter the third phase of films about the superheroes of the Marvel universe. The start date for the filming has not yet been determined, it is only known that Scarlett Johansson will be again invited to the role of Romanova. Negotiations with the actress are already underway. It is planned that she will play the Black Widow in subsequent adaptations of the comics. Work on the third phase of films about superheroes will take place in 2016-2017.
Conclusion
The Black Widow (Avengers) is one of the brightest characters in the Marvel comics. Her excellent espionage skills help the team's superheroes get important information, and combat training makes Natasha Romanova one of the most dangerous opponents. In many ways, the Black Widow owes its popularity to Scarlett Johansson. Both critics and viewers have repeatedly expressed the opinion that the actress was able to very accurately convey the character and image of the famous spy, a permanent member of the Avengers team, Natasha Romanova.