Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Former spy and female member of the Avengers, an excellent martial artist
Former Russian spy, a top-class female superhero active as an agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers. A master of overwhelming martial arts, proficient in multiple languages, and possessing excellent espionage skills.
Quotes
- For me, family isn't just about blood ties.
- To defeat the enemy, I'll go through any darkness.
- Everything for the mission.
- You can't erase the past. That's why I protect the future.
- As long as there's something I need to protect, I'll keep fighting.
Trivia
- First appeared in Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964.
- Real name is Natalia Alianovna Romanova.
- Raised in a spy training facility called the Red Room.
- Played by Scarlett Johansson in MCU movies.
- Master martial artist who can speak multiple languages.
- Wears an energy weapon called Widow's Bite on her arms.
Alternate names
Natasha Romanoff
Natalia Alianovna Romanova
Natalie Rushman
Laura Matthews
October
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- December 3
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wearing a black bodysuit equipped with red bracelets 'Widow's Bite'. A beautiful woman with a well-trained, balanced physique.
- Height
- About 170cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
-
- Characteristic red hair (variations including ash blonde in MCU)
- Toned muscular build
- Beautiful yet calm and mysterious aura
- Iconic items
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- Black bodysuit
- Widow's Bite (wrist-mounted energy weapon)
- Makarov PM (pistol)
- Dagger knife
- Long-range rifle
- Captain America's shield (temporarily used in early MCU works)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm and composed
- Detailed personality
- Possesses calm and rational thinking backed by advanced training. Strict in mission execution, sometimes showing a seductive femme fatale side. Deeply loyal to close ones and values comrades.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Brave
- Intelligent
- Loyalty
- Cool
- Excellent tactician
- Mysterious
- Femme Fatale
- Motto
- Family is not just blood, but bonds.
- Talents
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- Superhuman martial arts ability
- Advanced espionage skills
- Mastery of multiple languages
- Advanced physical abilities and athletic talent
- Mental toughness
- Skills
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- Karate
- Judo
- Ninjutsu
- Shooting
- Psychological warfare
- Hacking
- Stealth tactics
- Handling various weapons
- Tactical command
- Motivation
- To atone for past sins and continue fighting for justice. To protect comrades and build new family bonds.
- Habits
- Often whistles or makes calm sarcastic remarks.
- Favorite foods
- Japanese cuisine, Russian cuisine, Light snacks
- Hobbies
- Ballet, Martial arts training, Preparation for infiltration missions
- Favorite colors
- Black, Red
- Disliked situations
- Betrayal, Meaningless killing, Government conspiracies
History
- Backstory
- Born in Stalingrad (now Volgograd). From childhood, underwent rigorous training in the Soviet spy training program 'Red Room' called 'Black Widow Ops', enhancing her body and mind as a super soldier. Later defected, became an S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, and grew into a world-protecting Avengers member.
- Debut date
- 1964-04
- Work title
- Tales of Suspense #52
- Media type
- Manga
Defection to America and joining the Avengers
- Significant event
- Defection to America and joining the Avengers
- Description
- Defected to America as a former spy and turned to justice as a member of the Avengers.
Confrontation with the Red Room program
- Significant event
- Confrontation with the Red Room program
- Description
- After battles of reconciliation and destruction with her foster organization Red Room, established a new mission.
Activities as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent
- Significant event
- Activities as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent
- Description
- Under Nick Fury's guidance, resolved numerous crises and attained high status in the organization.
Avengers co-leader during Civil War
- Significant event
- Avengers co-leader during Civil War
- Description
- Active as one of the key commanders in the Avengers.
Relationships
Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian)
Spouse
Ex-husband. Their relationship is complex; separated at one time but the bond remains.
Ivan Petrovich
Guardian
Figure who raised and influenced her during childhood.
Elena Belova
Sibling
Sister-like existence from Red Room days, depicted as close sisters in the movies.
Clint Barton (Hawkeye)
Best friend
Partner and best friend from before and after defection. Absolute trust relationship in MCU.
Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier)
Partner
Lover and comrade from the Soviet era.
Nick Fury
Mentor
Recruited and mentored her as S.H.I.E.L.D. director.
Avengers
Avengers: strategist
S.H.I.E.L.D.
S.H.I.E.L.D.: agent
Secret Avengers
Secret Avengers: leader
Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts: leader
Champions
Champions: leader
Media appearances
Tales of Suspense
Manga / Supporting
1964
Amazing Adventures
Manga / Protagonist
1970
Daredevil
Manga / Supporting
1971-1975
Secret Avengers
Manga / Protagonist
2010-2013
MCU series
Movie / Protagonist
2010s-2020s
Marvel Super Hero Squad
Anime / Supporting
2009
Avengers Assemble
Anime / Protagonist
2013-
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Game / Playable
2006
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Game / Playable
2017
Voice cast and creators
Ryoko Yonekura
- Voice actor
- Ryoko Yonekura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- MCU movie series
Mayumi Sako
- Voice actor
- Mayumi Sako
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Iron Man 2 first appearance dub
Scarlett Johansson
- Voice actor
- Scarlett Johansson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- MCU movie series
- Notes
- Original Black Widow role
Laura Bailey
- Voice actor
- Laura Bailey
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Anime and game versions
Stan Lee
- Creator name
- Stan Lee
- Role
- Original author
Don Rico
- Creator name
- Don Rico
- Role
- Writer
Don Heck
- Creator name
- Don Heck
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Action Figure Black Widow (MCU version)
- Item name
- Action Figure Black Widow (MCU version)
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Black Widow Costume
- Item name
- Black Widow Costume
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited
Widow's Bite Replica
- Item name
- Widow's Bite Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited