Edmondson, Nathan & Noto, Phil: Black Widow (2014-ongoing)

[coffeeandink]

I keep being lured into reading the current Black Widow series by its wonderful art, even though I know it's not going to make me happy. The problem is, Nathan Edmondson's Natasha Romanoff is not my Natasha Romanoff

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[tieleen]

This all makes me sad, because the BW art really is beautiful, and what I've seen of it made me think I might like the book. Maybe what I should do instead is start with past series by thd writers you mentioned. So thanks both for the pointer, and for the interesting view on Natasha.

[coffeeandink]

The number one resource for Black Widow comics is the Fuck Yeah, Black Widow tumblr. I recommend checking that out for recommendations of where to start. She is a lot more positive about the Edmondson & Noto series than I am! I would say the number one place to start is Liu and Acuña's Black Widow: The Name of the Rose, which is available in trade.

My next recommendation is not a dedicated Black Widow series, but I think it does really good Natasha: Kelly Sue de Connick's Avengers Assemble -- the first two issues are a great Natasha story and the final arc has Natasha (and other Avengers) mentoring Araña/Spidergirl, a young superhero. Not all of the issues have Natasha, though! If you do try it out, get Avengers Assemble: Science Bros and Avengers Assemble: The Forgeries of Jealousy, NOT the first Avengers Assemble volume by Brian Michael Bendis

[tieleen]

Thank you so much! Some of these sound amazing. Happily, I'd give up good art for good writing in a heart beat, so the Yelena arcs are probably going to work well. :D