https://www.cbr.com Covering comics, movies, TV like no other in the world. CBR.com is all you need! Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:18:26 GMT en-US hourly 60 Marvel’s fan-favorite Russian spy and adoptive sister of Natasha Romanoff, Yelena Belova, returns as the White Widow with her very own series this November.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:18:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/yelena-belova-white-widow-new-series-marvel/ Since Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham games, the superhero genre has become increasingly prominent in gaming, but there are still some characters who need proper adaptations. Both of the "Big Two" publishers in Marvel and DC Comics have a storied catalog of heroes to experiment with it.

]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:20:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-dc-best-heroes-need-video-game-adaptations/ Symbiotes have become more prominent in the last few years, especially after King in Black and Summer of Symbiotes, which kicked off in May. The latter introduces new hosts that fans have truly liked, such as Liz "Misery" Allan. The symbiote fever has fans remembering those Marvel characters who were possessed by symbiotes before, but some readers don't know about the most obscure hosts.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/symbiotes-bonded-surprise-marvel-comics-characters/ Following Marvel's first Avengers movie, Black Widow's modest handguns and lack of powers became a source of ridicule. The logic was that a "normal" human is superfluous on a super-team filled with gods and armored heroes. However, Black Widow is actually quite a bit more than a normal human.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-black-widow-superpowers/ Though they are the Marvel Universe's most front-facing superhero team, the Avengers have plenty of secrets. In the past, the team has hidden things like alien races, supervillain plans, and even world-ending plots from mad gods. However, some of the biggest secrets come from individual members, rather than teams.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:31:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-best-secretive-members-marvel-comics/ Marvel Comics' most notable heroes are held up as industry standards and are beloved across the world. But upon returning to their first appearances, it's obvious that the time at which they were created might have affected their portrayal. Indeed, many of those debuts could be considered a little cringy.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 19:40:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-popular-heroes-cringy-first-appearances/ Marvel's more "human" heroes aren't as known for amazing feats of power, but looks can be deceiving. While Marvel is full of powerhouses, like the Hulk, Thor, Jean Grey, and the Invisible Woman, most heroes get by on less. Their powers are often fantastic, but not as strong as these paragons. They've worked hard to master their abilities as a result.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 19:40:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superheroes-surprisingly-strong/ Captain America's life has been thrown into sheer chaos following Bucky Barnes' betrayal. The former Winter Soldier, who is now the new Revolution, is working against the Outer Circle terrorist faction. But he's also waging war on Steve Rogers' crew, playing some nefarious long con to "correct" the world.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/captain-america-cold-war-black-widow-winter-soldier-complicated-marvel/ Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, has held quite a few roles in the Marvel Universe. From her time as an assassin, a spy, a villain and an Avenger, Romanoff has shown that she's not only one of Marvel's most skilled fighters, but she also has a big heart.

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:01:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-anatomy-black-widow-body-explained/ Marvel has presented a variety of heroes to readers over the years. A great thing about them is how different they all are. While there are many archetypes that are the same, each of them fits into it in different ways. They are defined by a variety of things, but chief among those is courage. Courage is something that every superhero has in common, but some go further than others.

]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 15:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comic-most-courageous-heroes/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has built up a truly massive cast of characters, ranging from costumed superheroes and support characters to mighty villains and even cameo characters. To keep the MCU streamlined and focused, writers will write out or even kill off some heroes and villains, though the timing doesn't always feel right.

]]> Sun, 09 Apr 2023 17:40:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-best-heroes-disappeared-too-soon/ Marvel's heroes have stood the test of time, with the oldest being nearly a century old. Over the years, they've fought epic battles against dastardly villains, saving the day with stakes ranging from street level to universe shaking. Their powers and abilities have played key roles in each of these victories, but some get more hyped than others.

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-marvel-superheroes-most-underrated-powers/ The Avengers and the X-Men have long had a surprisingly tricky relationship. While they've come to blows plenty of times over the years, many members of the latter team have joined the ranks of the former. The Avengers have also openly aligned with the X-Men in the past. Heroes from both teams developed deep connections with each other over the year and in some cases even romantic relationships, such as Storm and Black Panther.

]]> Sat, 25 Mar 2023 16:00:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/x-men-forever-avengers-black-widow-colossus-romance/ Despite their success in saving the world, The Avengers have witnessed their fair share of controversial deaths in Marvel Comics. It's understood that whenever superheroes don the cape and costume and risk their lives to save others, there is a strong chance that they will not return alive.

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-comics-most-controversial-deaths/ The Avengers have always had formidable female heroes on their roster. In fact, Wasp created the “Avengers” name while she was the only woman on the original team. Marvel’s efforts at gender representation didn’t end with its heroes though. Over the years, the Avengers have faced some unbelievably powerful female villains who have tested the limits of their abilities.

]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-comics-deadliest-female-villains/ While never giving up is a key trait of most Marvel heroes, there are occasionally reasons that iconic characters like Iron Man and Thor have to move on to the next threat quickly. They could have a short attention span, be jaded by the industry they work in, or simply have too much on their plate to focus on one specific issue obsessively.

]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:10:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superheroes-easily-give-up/ It's nice to see Marvel trying something new with Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur when it comes to their animation. For the last two decades, Marvel's animated shows have been predominantly about the Avengers, Spider-Man, and X-Men when they could have been so much more.

]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:51:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-characters-who-need-animated-series/ One of the most endearing aspects of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is the relationship between the sharpshooting Hawkeye (Clint Barton) and Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff). They're truly the best of friends, which is why it was so sad to see her sacrificing herself to get the Soul Stone and breaking Clint's heart in the process.

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:01:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-hawkeye-black-widow-partnership-mcu-ultimate-universe-marvel/ The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and have counted the most powerful heroes on the planet and beyond among its roster. The team has faced threats like no other, and is the first into breach when the greatest threats come calling. The Avengers need to have powerful members when someone like Thanos or Loki comes on the scene.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-weakest-members-best-superpowers/ Video games such as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor have become so cinematic thanks to actors putting in the effort to deliver strong vocal performances. Not all famous actors are voice actors for one reason or another, but some talented individuals are and have provided the voices of iconic characters over the years.

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:01:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/actors-who-became-voice-actors/ One of the most prominent superteams in Marvel, the Avengers have had dozens of different rosters full of incredible heroes. These powerhouses have devoted their lives to protecting Earth from all kinds of threats. However, in the end, they also have their own lives, full of goals, feelings, and fears.

]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 03:30:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/popular-avengers-phobias-marvel-comics/ Marvel’s Stan Lee was notoriously opposed to teenage sidekicks, claiming it was entirely irresponsible for heroes to put regular people, especially children, in danger. Most of DC’s kid sidekicks have grown beyond their roles and developed as independent heroes or villains, but Marvel tends to cut out the middle man, turning teens into full-fledged heroes from the start.

]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:16:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superheroes-surprise-sidekicks/ The Avengers are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but they might as well be known as Earth's luckiest heroes. Being an Avenger is a huge break for a hero. They're instantly shot into the upper echelons of the heroic community, becoming household names and gaining the love and adoration of the world. While some Avengers have had a rough time of things, others have run to the bank with their good luck.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-luckiest-superheroes/ With decades worth of stories, Marvel Comics has introduced seemingly countless amount of characters into their shared universe with superpowers. As a result, both heroes and villains alike were bound to feature similar powers and abilities to each other.

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2023 20:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-most-popular-powers/ The most well-known Avengers almost always have at least one series going, except in the most extreme of circumstances. An event like Secret Wars or Secret Empire can put a title on a brief hold before a relaunch starts it over with a new first issue.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-who-should-have-a-comic-in-2023/ In Marvel Comics, female characters became more influential and relative to female comic readers. Since Sue Storm's appearance as Marvel's first lady in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's The Fantastic Four back in 1961, many female characters have trailed behind the Invisible Woman. For six decades, each new generation of woman characters became stronger, smarter, and wiser.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-best-written-women-characters/ Not only did the villain Arcade make a comeback but his iconic Murderworld has also returned. However, years of defeats at the hands of Marvel's superheroes have left Arcade soured to the idea of taking on any sort of superpowered victims. Of course, just because he is done with them doesn't mean that they are willing to forgive or forget, least of all Black Widow. As of now, it is only a matter of time before Arcade's biggest mistake catches up with him, and there won't be any stopping her when she does.

]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-arcade-grudge-marvel/ The MCU’s Phase 4 has pleased fans by ensuring there is enough female representation among the franchise’s top-tier superheroes. In 2022 alone, five new heroines have been introduced, all with proper character development. The teases for future projects have also confirmed that the future is bright for the new inductees.

]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2022 18:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-superheroes-zodiac-sign/ Especially thanks to the MCU, Marvel Comics have become more popular in recent years. Since Disney is a big part of the MCU's rise, it's somewhat logical for many to relate Marvel with children's entertainment. However, long-standing comic fans know this industry isn't just for kids. In fact, Marvel has plenty of mature storylines and at one point the Marvel MAX imprint was dedicated to this fact.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-max-stories-upset-readers/ In television history, characters play countless roles, but none are more ambiguous than the assassin. These characters may play the hero, villain, or someone completely indifferent. Their roles in their stories come in various forms, but they always remain a dangerous force for their fellow characters to reckon with.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-tv-assassins/ Everyone knows Marvel's most famous superheroes, especially because in recent years the MCU has given them a new wave of popularity. Characters such as Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, and Black Widow are some of the most iconic characters from this franchise. However, few people are familiar with these characters' adorable pets.

]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2022 19:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/cutest-marvel-comics-pets/ The femme fatale is an eternally compelling character trope, most usually associated with the noir genre, though its roots stretch as far back as storytelling goes. Traditionally, these women occupy villainous roles, using seduction and underhanded tactics to manipulate powerful, and, more importantly, gullible men to do their bidding.

]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/greatest-movie-femme-fatales/ Baron Zemo is a villain in Marvel Comics with a superiority complex. Though Zemo is a narcissist who deems himself royalty, he is smart enough to know that villains can succeed more if they work as a team. Baron Zemo likes to call the shots and there is no doubt that his leadership skills are kind of remarkable.

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/baron-zemo-marvel-comics-best-allies/ Many of Marvel's biggest heroes aren't all-powerful titans. For every Thor out there, there are dozens of street-level heroes who are formidable but can't overpower their foes. These heroes have to depend on their skills to win, and many of them have become experts at fighting. However, some take it to the next level, having learned a very important lesson: the smartest fighter gets out alive.

]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2022 02:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-crafty-fighters/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is one of the most successful media franchises because it brought to life some of the most inspiring and exciting characters from the Marvel Comics. Although these characters are from the original source material, the MCU has made various changes to adapt the characters on the big screen.

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:45:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-villains-smarter-in-marvel-comics/ Marvel's heroes have always taken a different approach than others. Unlike the heroic exemplars of their distinguished competition, Marvel's heroes are more down to earth. They make mistakes and have human foibles. While some are extremely trustworthy, others are the types to play their cards closer to the vest. They keep secrets from their fellow heroes, deciding what everyone else needs to know.

]]> Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:45:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-secretive-marvel-comics-heroes/ When people think of superhero comics, most will associate the genre with either the simplified style of old Golden Age classic comics, or the detailed penciling and inking of an action-packed modern hero comic. In reality, however, artists have approached superhero comics with a wide variety of styles, from the cartoonish to lush, realistic paintings.

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:16:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-art-in-superhero-comics/ A superhero is only as great as the supervillains who oppose them. That's just as true in the Marvel Comics Universe as it is in any other corner of popular fiction. However, there are more than a few villains in the Marvel Universe who confound superheroes without the aid of any superpowers.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:45:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-marvel-villains-no-powers/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe took Marvel's legendary heroes and brought them to levels many had never hit before. The MCU and the Marvel Universe are very different, both in how stories turn out and the way the characters are. Many MCU characters are superior to their comic counterparts in some ways, but in other ways, the comic versions have a leg up on their cinematic fellows. A perfect example of this is intelligence.

]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-smarter-comics-versus-movies/ With a fan base as large as Marvel's it's fun to see how fans come up with their own theories about their favorite characters. Some ideas make total sense, while others are completely off the wall and have no real standing in the canon. Interestingly, many fans agree on the strangest ideas.

]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-mcu-headcanons-should-be-real/ After Avengers: Endgame's absolute success, Disney Studios made way for the MCU's Phase Four. This new stage, now including TV original series, started with Black Widow and will end with The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. As the first era of The Multiverse Saga, Phase Four set the ground for the next arc of the MCU. However, it's lacking in ways that might make it unmemorable.

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/things-mcu-phase-4-already-aged-poorly/ Highly regarded for their innovative Daredevil run, Mark Waid and Chris Samnee's recent stint on Black Widow reaffirmed the creative team's strength for reinventing Marvel properties, taking long-established characters into bold new territory. The 12-issue series was a breath of fresh air for the character, turning her into the star of a delectably stylish, fast-paced spy story.

]]> Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-spy-thriller-marvel/ Natasha Romanoff is the Avenger known as Black Widow. Born in the Soviet Union and orphaned as a child during an attack on Stalingrad, Natasha was rescued by Ivan Petrovich Bezukhov, who took her in and raised her. He trained her until her talents caught the attention of the KGB, who recruited Natasha into their ranks and sent her to the Red Room.

]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-marvel-comics-past-relationships-lovers/ Marvel is full of different kinds of superheroes. There are leaders, big brains, and powerhouses. There are balanced heroes, ones with godlike power, and ones with no powers at all. There are a million different specializations for heroes, and some are better are certain things than others. An important heroic skill is infiltration. While lots of heroes are pretty good at sneaking around, some have taken that ability to the next level.

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-best-spies-infiltrators/ With more than 90 hours of onscreen super-heroics, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has established itself as one of modern cinema’s heaviest-hitters. From 2021 to 2022, Marvel also premiered seven distinct series to the Disney+ streaming platform.

]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2022 15:46:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-mcu-characters-mbti-type/ Thor wields one of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel Comics universe. His hammer, otherwise known as Mjolnir, makes its comic book debut alongside its most famous wielder in Journey into Mystery #83 in 1962. Mjolnir possessing several magical enchantments, the most notable being that no person, unless they be worthy, may wield it.

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/characters-everyone-forgot-lifted-thors-hammer/ Despite not having superpowers, Natasha Romanoff remains one of the most vicious and creative combatants in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the Black Widow, she becomes an undercover agent and assassin trained first by the Red Room and then by SHIELD, willing to make moves her more conventionally-heroic teammates won't.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-black-widow-best-fights/

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-2099-exodus-black-widow-yelena-return-marvel/ Marvel's Spider-Man 2099: Eodcus #4 introduces fans to a new incarnation of Black Widow 2099, and she's made her debut by killing one of her world's terrifying version of Hawkeye.

]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:11:27 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-2099-debuts-killing-hawkeye-marvel/ The MCU is home to a dazzling variety of characters, from noble superheroes to cruel supervillains and everything in between. Many characters got exactly what they deserved, with many villains meeting a sticky end after they harmed and abused everyone around them, such as Ronan the Accuser or Ego the Living Planet. However, it's not always like that.

]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:15:14 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-heroes-who-deserved-better/ A Green Lantern's power ring is considered one of the most powerful weapons in the DC Comics universe, but it's a weapon that depends heavily on the user. The wearer uses their own willpower to use the ring, creating physical constructs of anything they can imagine.

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-characters-worthy-green-lantern-ring/ Familial relationships, particularly those of siblings, sit at the hearts of many people's lives. These relationships are often portrayed in movies and television shows. While sibling relationships can be messy, complicated, and chaotic, they can also be extremely heartfelt and sincere.

]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:00:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-iconic-sibling-relationships-in-movies/ Nearly two full years and dozens of hours into Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, audiences have been gifted with over forty new, colorful, and engaging characters to enjoy and root for. From Natasha's newfound family in Black Widow, all the way to the powerful variants in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, each new MCU entry in this phrase has brought with it strong characters, writing, and performances that should be celebrated.

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:15:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-best-new-characters-phase/ The Avengers are known as Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Over the years, the Avengers have boasted gods, Eternals, Inhumans, mutants, and others of the highest levels of power, allowing them to challenge the most powerful enemies in the universe. These potent heroes are the team's greatest weapon, but not every member boasts amazing power levels.

]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 23:31:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/weakest-avengers-how-they-still-contribute/ Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo recently described Disney's treatment of Scarlett Johansson as "disturbing."

]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 10:13:44 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-endgame-joe-russo-disney-scarlett-johansson-treatment/ Black Widow and Nick Fury are among the most deadly people in the world. With an incalculable amount of experience between the two of them in all manners of espionage, warfare, and combat, Black Widow and Nick Fury are the two people no one wants to have come after them. But when an international drug dealer plunged the two heroes into a battle involving an immortal gunslinger and bioengineered leopard men, their skills as super spies were put to the test.

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 21:00:11 GMT https://www.cbr.com/nick-fury-black-widow-immortal-gunslingers-leopard-men-and-an-international-drug-dealer-oh-my/ Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, is one of the most important superheroes in the MCU. A founding member of the Avengers, one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most prolific agents, and a close ally to such significant characters as Tony Stark and Steve Rogers, her influence can be felt nearly everywhere in the franchise.

]]> Sat, 07 May 2022 01:15:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-mcu-accomplishments/ In the Black Widow film, the physical threat to Natasha Romanoff was Taskmaster, an assassin who could copy any of the movements they saw to near perfection. In fact, there were multiple occasions when the Taskmaster nearly killed Natasha because she wasn't ready to face the killer. But with the reveal that the villain was Antonia Dreykov and her eventual cure from her father's brainwashing, Antonia retired the persona. But just because she won't be wearing the helmet doesn't mean the character shouldn't return.

]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 18:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/taskmaster-return-mcu-theory/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been a popular, successful movie franchise for almost 15 years. Releasing many movies and diving into television shows through Disney+, the MCU has been able to explore and expand on many characters' stories. Through many years and multiple movie arcs, characters have become beloved by audiences, who have seen them grow and develop.

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2022 14:30:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-beloved-mcu-heroes-marvel/ It’s difficult to imagine some of the greatest heroes in the Marvel universe tasting the bitterness of defeat. But even those with the most amazing powers and hardened experience can stumble and fall. Daredevil and Black Widow, two expert superheroes, met their match when a deranged serial killer nearly killed them both during a truly nightmarish mission.

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:00:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-daredevil-telepath-murderer/ Black Widow star David Harbour may have just teased his potential appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 03:05:19 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-david-harbour-doctor-strange-2-cameo-theory-marvel/ Black Widow, also known as Natasha Romanoff, is one of the best fighters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has fought against some of the world's greatest threats and has protected many people throughout the movies she appeared in.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-black-widows-best-fights-who-won/ Marvel films have provided life lessons through its charming, heartfelt, and relatable stories. The MCU films focus on the endeavors of a superhero, a person with a far more unique set of skills than the average human being. Though these films shouldn't be as relatable for the general audience as they are, the MCU has a specific tactic for success.

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:00:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/life-lessons-we-can-learn-from-the-mcu/ Marvel Comics' current Black Widow title is officially coming to an end -- for now, at least.

]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 03:57:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-canceled-issue-15-kelly-thompson-more-story-marvel/ Marvel fans have often debated whether Natasha Romanoff should end up romantically paired off with either Hawkeye or the Winter Soldier, but Black Widow writer Kelly Thompson doesn't think there's any kind of simple solution to the love triangle.

]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 21:12:36 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-writer-doesnt-have-easy-answer-how-winter-soldierhawkeye-love-triangle-should-end/ Black Widow is one of the best heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was one of the best agents that ever lived, being a great spy and killer and used those skills to save not only the world, but half of all living things in the universe as a founding member of the Avengers.

]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:30:47 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-best-hero-in-the-mcu/ Before Scarlett Johansson was being asked about the iconic Black Widow suit, she was working across a wide variety of genres, from horror (Under the Skin) to romantic comedies (Chef) to social thrillers wrapped in romantic trappings (Scoop) to creepy-crawly action extravaganzas (Eight Legged Freaks).

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:00:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-scarlett-johansson-movies-not-black-widow/ Hawkman has been busting heads in the DC Universe since the Golden Age. While his origin is one of comics' most complicated, the character has remained a fixture of the publisher for decades, acting as a member of both the Justice Society and Justice League.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:30:17 GMT https://www.cbr.com/strongest-marvel-heroes-hawkman-can-beat/ Happy Women's History Month! One small way to celebrate all the wonderful women around the world is to watch their movies. As many may know, women are rarely considered in awards for best director. Only three women in total have won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, and two women have won the Academy Award for Best Director. The Academy Awards have only nominated a total of seven women in the Best Director category over its 93 years of awards shows.

]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:15:22 GMT https://www.cbr.com/best-movies-female-directors/ The MCU, or Marvel Cinematic Universe, has brought dozens of Marvel Comics' best characters to life on the big screen and the MCU's cast of characters is more colorful and diverse than ever before. These comic book characters vary not just in their costumes and their superpowers/weapons, but also their personalities.

]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:15:33 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-merciful-unmerciful-characters/ There’s nothing like a zombie apocalypse to reveal the hidden heroism inside a young heart. The main characters of All Of Us Are Dead have to face that terrifying reality when the Jonas Virus is unleashed, causing their classmates and families to turn into rampaging undead.

]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:30:07 GMT https://www.cbr.com/all-of-us-are-dead-characters-like-mcus-avengers/ WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Black Widow #14, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:00:02 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-winter-soldier-intersect/ WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Black Widow #14, available now from Marvel.

]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:00:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-worst-enemy/ WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Black Widow #14, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:06 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-clever/ The first serious Wonder Woman crossover since 1991, Trial of the Amazons will kick off in March 2022, only six months after Nubia & The Amazons #1 first hinted at the conflict arising in the Wonder Woman universe. This series will oversee the power struggle between Amazon tribes after an ancient threat arrives on Themyscira, potentially changing everyone's future.

]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:30:51 GMT https://www.cbr.com/wonder-woman-crossover-trial-amazons-trivia-facts-dc/ With the release of Black Widow in 2021, it seems that Natasha Romanoff's time portrayed by actress Scarlett Johansson is finished in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her adopted sister Yelena Belova, played by Florence Pugh, is the new Black Widow (or possibly White Widow). What exactly this means for the Avengers and the wider MCU remains to be seen.

]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:30:12 GMT https://www.cbr.com/make-yelena-belova-better-black-widow-than-natasha-romanoff/ The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced the masses to Marvel's greatest heroes and showed just how formidable they can be. Their amazing adventures have all hinged upon their ability to fight, and some of them are much better at it than others. These martial heroes have survived titanic tussles because of just how great their fighting techniques are, allowing them to win when their superpowers weren't always enough.

]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2022 23:00:25 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-fighting-techniques-ranked/ Black Widow's history at Marvel has always been rather complex and entertaining. She's one of the best spies on the planet and has been working with the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. for years. She's been alive for a very long time, with the Infinity Formula keeping her young. While she wasn't always a hero, she has always been one of the best.

]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:15:06 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comic-black-widow-hate-mcu-counterpart/ While fans loved newcomer Hailee Steinfeld and her portrayal of Kate Bishop in the Hawkeye series, there were some big cameos that got fans pretty excited. Not only was the big bad of the series confirmed to be none other than Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk (aka Kingpin), but Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova made several appearances in the second half of the series.

]]> Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:45:39 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hawkeye-ways-yelena-belovas-kingpins-cameo-best/ Boba Fett is one of Star Wars' most popular characters. The bounty hunter has captured fans' imaginations for decades, and The Book of Boba Fett focuses on him, giving fans even more to love. He built up a fearsome reputation, his Mandalorian armor and powerful weapons making him a danger to any bounty he picked up. His helmeted visage has struck dread into the hearts of many, and while he's older now, he's no less dangerous.

]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:15:15 GMT https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-marvel-heroes-boba-fett-beats/ Death in comics, unlike taxes, is never certain. While there are always casualties in a hero's fight against crime, in a world of wizards, warlocks, and wacky retcons, the dead rarely actually stay dead. In the world of Marvel Comics, many a hero is plagued by the death of the ones they love – either as motivators for drama or catalysts for their war against the underworld.

]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:15:13 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvel-heroes-most-dead-family-members/ One thing that Disney's Hawkeye has made clear is just how many Marvel fans love Kate Bishop and Yelena Belova. In fact, there is a call to see these two heroines in a romantic relationship, as countless fans have been shipping them online.

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:00:26 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hawkeye-fan-ship-yelena-kate-bishop-may-not-happen/ Yelena Belova's dangerous profession makes her a target everywhere she goes. Trained by the infamous Red Room and the second person to take on the Black Widow mantle, Yelena has died, been shot at, and experimented upon throughout her Marvel Universe legacy. Even though her cunning and adaptability have saved her in the past, the Wastelands are a different story. The Wastelands bring vicious gangs and deranged supervillains, making the arid terrain hard to navigate. Wastelanders: Black Widow #1 arrives when fan interest in the character is at its height, thanks to Marvel Cinematic Universe's Black Widow and the Hawkeye series from Disney+. Without any allies, Yelena makes her way through this dystopian world.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:33:50 GMT https://www.cbr.com/marvels-wastelanders-black-widow-1-comic-review/ A Spider-Man villain gets a horrifying makeover in Wastelanders: Black Widow.

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:24:23 GMT https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-lizard-horrifying-wastelanders-black-widow/ WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Black Widow #13, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2022 11:00:56 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-living-blade-frightening/ WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Black Widow #13, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-unstoppable-fighter/ There are many characters throughout the history of comic books who've toed the line between good and bad. They exist in that grey area of morality, which often creates some of the most interesting aspects of both heroes and villains alike. However, what this medium is able to do well is offer a chance at development and growth for its characters due to the ongoing, ever-changing, and endless nature of the way it tells its stories.

]]> Sun, 02 Jan 2022 02:30:05 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comic-characters-worst-first-impressions/ Today, we look at the Marvel Universe origins of one of the most controversial Black Widow scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 11:59:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-mcu-marvel-comics-richard-morgan-monster/ WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Hawkeye Episode 5, "Ronin," which aired Wednesday on Disney+.

]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2021 11:45:59 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hawkeye-tv-mcu-best-natasha-romanoff-tribute/ For the past sixty years Marvel Comics has been one of the biggest names in the industry, producing iconic figures at every step along the way. The publisher's true beginning as Timely Comics came over two decades prior, and introduced some of the world's earliest superheroes. While Marvel isn't a stranger to rebranding these Golden Age heroes, few have gone through the sort of monumental changes as the very first Black Widow.

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:00:58 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-satanic-origin/ WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Hawkeye Episode 5, "Ronin," now streaming on Disney+.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:15:34 GMT https://www.cbr.com/hawkeye-confirms-mcu-most-skilled-fighter-black-widow/ Marvel's Master of Kung-Fu, Shang-Chi, is one of the greatest (if not the greatest) fighters in the Marvel comic universe. Using his formidable abilities against some of the most devious villains around, Shang-Chi is no stranger to defeating enemies who can't handle his fighting prowess. Although, like every other great fighter in Marvel comics, Shang-Chi has been known to take part in star-studded team-ups with some of Marvel's most popular and unique characters.

]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:00:16 GMT https://www.cbr.com/shang-chis-biggest-allies-marvel-comics/ In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Widow has a complicated history. Once a part of the Red Room training program, she worked for the bad guys before turning on them and becoming an Avenger. Black Widow knows what it's like to be manipulated by others, but she is also incredibly adept at doing the manipulating as well.

]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:30:30 GMT https://www.cbr.com/tv-heroes-like-black-widow/ Every group has a member with a secret ingredient hiding in plain sight. In rock bands, this role is typically categorized as the "invisible bass." It describes the idea of a sound that's barely audible in the original mix but would be sorely missed if it was removed. In that regard, Black Widow is the invisible bass of the MCU.

]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:15:24 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-movie-heroes-black-widow/ Throughout comic book history, the Avengers are known as one of the greatest groups of superheroes readers have ever seen. Taking star characters from across the Marvel universe, the Avengers is packed to the gills with A-list Marvel heroes who have accomplished amazing things. From stopping the Infinity Gauntlet affair to halting the destruction of the earth by the Galactic Ravager, Galactus, the Avengers have taken part in some of the greatest and most celebrated moments in Marvel history.

]]> Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:00:38 GMT https://www.cbr.com/most-heartbreaking-avengers-comics/ The Winter Guard has captured Black Widow's Yelena Belova -- but a betrayal from within their ranks may bring about the downfall of Russia's Avengers.

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 05:45:49 GMT https://www.cbr.com/winter-guard-4-preview-russian-thor/ Comics have gone through a lot of changes over the years. Marvel and DC have been around for over eighty years. Reader demographics and tastes have changed immensely in that time, as has culture as a whole. A lot of things that worked in the past to use as plot devices don't work anymore for a variety of reasons, whether it's because of changing social mores or just because fans aren't all a bunch of ten-year-olds who will believe anything.

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:30:55 GMT https://www.cbr.com/comics-plot-devices-dont-work-today-criminal-glue-specialist/ Natasha Romanoff, also known as the Black Widow, was one of the first members of the Avengers. Trained to be one of the best assassins in the world in the Red Room, she would later defect to S.H.I.E.L.D. after meeting Clint Barton.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:15:42 GMT https://www.cbr.com/mcu-black-widow-proved-not-hero/ The many looks of Black Widow get a special showcase on an upcoming variant cover for Avengers Forever.

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:56:43 GMT https://www.cbr.com/avengers-forever-2-every-black-widow-costume/ WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Black Widow #12, on sale now from Marvel Comics.

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:30:29 GMT https://www.cbr.com/black-widow-ruining-family-life/