Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff
Prime Marvel Universe
History
It was rumored that Natasha Romanoff (Romanova) was somehow related to the last ruling czars of Russia, but was never proven. Nothing else was known about her prior to World War II.
Nazis set the building Natasha was in on fire in Stalingrad, and her mother threw her out the window to a Russian soldier before dying in the fire. The soldier's name was Ivan Petrovitch, and he watched over Natasha for her entire life, to this day remaining by her side as her chauffeur.
While under Ivan's protection, many adversaries attempted to attack her. Baron von Stucker abducted Natasha and presented her to the Hand in Madripoor. There, she was to become their Master Assassin until Captain America, Logan, and Ivan saved her. read more
Super Powers
AcrobaticsAgilityBloodlustDexterityDisguise MasteryEnduranceGadget UsageIndomitable WillIntelligenceMaster Martial ArtistMaster TacticianMultilingualismPain SuppressionPeak Human ConditionPressure PointsReflexesStaminaStealthSwimmingToxin and Disease ResistanceVehicular MasteryWeapons MasterAfterimage CreationEnhanced ConditionFearlessGrappling/ClimbingHackingInformation AnalysisIntimidationJumpLongevityMind Control ResistancePreparationSocial InfluencingThrowing ProficiencyAccelerated HealingAcid ResistantsCold ResistanceElectricity ResistanceElectrokinesisEnergy ResistanceEnhanced HearingEnhanced MemoryEnhanced SightEnhanced SmellRegenerationSurface ScalingOrigin
| Creator | Marvel Comics |
| Universe | Earth-616 - Prime Marvel Universe |
| Character Tier | 1+ (Building/City Block) |
| Full name | Natalia Alianovna Romanova |
| Alter Egos | |
| Aliases | Yelena Belova, Natasha Romanoff, Natasha, Tasha, Madame Natasha, Nancy Rushman, Laura Matthers, Nadine Roman, "Oktober", Black Pearl, Ebon Flame |
| Place of birth | Stalingrad, Russia |
| First appearance | Tales of Suspense #52 |
| Alignment | Good |
Appearance
| Gender | Female |
| Species // Type | Human |
| Height | 170.2 cm • 5'7" |
| Weight | 59.4 kg • 130.95 lbs |
| Eye color | Green |
| Hair color | Auburn |
Connections
| Occupation | Adventurer, Intelligence agent, former ballerina |
| Base | Mobile |
| Relatives | Unnamed parents (presumed deceased); Alexi Shostakov (Red Guardian, estranged husband); Vindiktor (alleged brother, deceased) |
| Teams | Leader: Champions of Los AngelesChampionsMember: The Mighty AvengersS.H.I.E.L.D.Marvel KnightsTeam AmericaThe UltimatesFormerly: AvengersHeroes For HireKGBLady LiberatorsInfinity Watch |
| Hub | Black Widow |