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Black Widow (Marvel Comics, 2020–2022)
This 15-issue run by writer Kelly Thompson with art by Elena Casagrande delivers one of the most acclaimed modern takes on Natasha Romanoff. Set primarily in San Francisco, the story begins with The Ties That Bind arc, where Natasha is ambushed, abducted, and forced into a false life — one that hides her from the world and erases her past as a spy and Avenger.
When the illusion shatters, she must face her captors and the emotional wreckage left behind, balancing vengeance with a desperate attempt to reclaim her stolen peace. Joined by allies like Yelena Belova, Anya Corazon, and Clint Barton, Natasha’s journey becomes a fierce, personal exploration of identity, agency, and redemption.
Thompson’s sharp storytelling and Casagrande’s fluid, cinematic art bring depth and heart to the character, blending espionage, action, and emotional intensity. Black Widow (2020) stands as one of the most human, stylish, and character-defining series in the heroine’s long history.
