Despite being members of the Justice League and The Avengers respectively, Black Canary and Black Widow often don’t receive the credit they deserve. Though they aren’t up to the same level as many other heroes, the two women are still some of the deadliest and most skilled fighters in both DC and Marvel Comics.

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Because of this, it is interesting to think about how a fight between the two of them would play out. Looking at some specific factors for each of them, here are our thoughts on Black Canary vs Black Widow, and who would win in a fight between them.

11 Powers: Black Canary

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Though it may seem obvious, one of the major advantages that Black Canary has over Black Widow is her signature Canary Cry. Passed down from her mother, this ability allows Dinah to unleash an incredibly deadly sonic scream that can actually do some extreme damage at times.

Furthermore, this ability has certainly come in handy at times when Dinah’s combat skills alone aren’t enough to get the job done. While there are many other great aspects to Canary’s overall character, this is definitely one of the most notable, and has helped make her such a crucial member to groups like the Justice League and Birds of Prey.

10 Training: Black Widow

Both Black Canary and Black Widow are some of the deadliest fighters in their respective universes. The two women have received some of the best combat training around, and have even mentored some of the other deadliest fighters in DC and Marvel comics.

Unfortunately for Canary, Black Widow’s training was a bit more extreme and effective, giving her certain advantages that Canary doesn’t have. While Natasha arguably got the worse end of the deal when it comes to her training, it is certainly easy to believe that she would become such a deadly fighter.

9 Experience: Black Canary

Having debuted in 1947, Black Canary has nearly 20 years of additional experience that Black Widow doesn’t have. Even with comic continuity and timelines constantly being changed and rebooted, it is hard to imagine a way in which Black Widow would actually have more experience than the DC hero.

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Thanks to her time on teams like the Justice League, Justice Society, and Birds of Prey especially, Black Canary has been a part of all sorts of wild and crazy adventures. That’s not to say that Natasha hasn’t had her fair share of crazy experiences, but Canary definitely has a bit of extra range on her in this regard.

8 Costume: Tie

While outfits generally don’t contribute much, they can make a major difference depending on the circumstance. Fortunately, both characters generally have much more practical costumes than many other comic book heroes around.

Of course, several things are still impractical for both of their outfits, but the two are generally dressed in a manner that suits their type of action. Typically dressed in all black, Black Widow’s suit allows for easy movement and concealment, despite what little protection it may offer. On the other hand, Canary’s style is generally more comfortable and casual, and generally suits her street-level fighting style. With advantages and disadvantages to both, it is safe to say that this round results in a tie.

7 Combat: Black Widow

When it comes down to it, no matter how good a fighter Dinah Lance may be, Black Widow has proven to be the better fighter between them. Thanks to her training and her personality in general, Black Widow has proven to be much more ruthless than Canary typically is.

Of course, if both women were to actually fight each other, it would likely be a very long, drawn-out fight, with both landing some pretty heavy blows. However, no matter how experienced Canary may be, Natasha’s training and history give her an extra edge that definitely comes in handy during combat, making her the winner in this regard.

6 Allies: Black Canary

While Natasha may be the deadlier hand-to-hand fighter, Black Canary easily has her beat when it comes to backup. Thanks to the more unique nature of her character, Dinah has mostly positive relations with a widespread range of top and lower-tier DC heroes.

Furthermore, given the general lineup of the Justice League, it is pretty clear that Dinah’s close group of friends are more likely to overpower Natasha’s. Granted, Black Widow still has some friends in very high places, but Dinah easily has her beat here in terms of both powers and numbers.

5 Equipment: Black Widow

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Thanks to her Canary Cry, Black Canary doesn’t rely too much on external equipment. While she has used some of it from time to time, the character is mostly known for her general fighting abilities.

On the other hand, while Black Widow is also known for being a deadly fighter, she is certainly not one to shy away from using a weapon to get the job done. Likewise, thanks to her time as a superspy, Natasha also has a plethora of crazy gadgets at her disposal, helping to make her deadlier than she already is.

4 Personality: Black Widow

While both characters’ personalities have helped make them both so popular with fans, Natasha’s darker and more brutal nature do actually give her an advantage when it comes to fighting. As mentioned previously, she is generally more ruthless than Canary and also isn’t afraid to make some more permanent decisions.

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Furthermore, given her history, it makes sense that Black Widow would have some more violent tendencies. Though this doesn’t necessarily make her a better character by any means, it definitely helps her in a battle.

3 Enemy Power Level: Tie

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Throughout their history as characters, both women have come to take down some very powerful opponents. Sometimes, it is truly surprising to see how they can take down certain villains, or even fellow heroes, who are far more powerful than themselves.

Because of this, it is almost impossible to say that Canary or Widow could take down a more powerful threat, especially given how capable the two characters are. If Widow were to take down one character, then technically, Canary’s skills are close enough to make so she could do the same, because of this, the two are pretty evenly matched when it comes to the foes they’ve beaten.

2 Intelligence: Black Widow

Though Black Canary is far from stupid, Black Widow has the additional advantage of being a super spy. Because of this, she has access to all sorts of information, much of which is often classified, and has even used information as a weapon in the past.

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Knowing what she knows, Black Widow becomes even deadlier, as that information is almost always used against her opponents. No matter how menial some details may seem, Natasha will use whatever she can in order to achieve her goal. While Canary still has valuable knowledge for herself, it doesn’t quite measure up to the same extent as Natasha’s.

1 Winner: Black Widow

While it would definitely be a very close fight, Black Widow has a better chance of beating Black Canary in the end. Her darker, more brutal tactics along with her additional weaponry just makes her much deadlier than Dinah Lance, making it difficult for the DC hero to match her.

Though it is certainly not impossible for Canary to find a way to get the upper hand, Black Widow just has the extra attributes needed to give her a greater advantage. Between both of the incredibly skilled fighters, Black Widow is the much more likely victor over Black Canary.

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