This year is poised to be the biggest yet for Black Widow, with the fan-favorite Marvel super-spy receiving her own solo film in theaters later this year. To help celebrate the character's move into the spotlight, Marvel Comics has announced a new prequel miniseries revealing an untold mission from Natasha Romanoff's past.
Ahead of the release of its advance solicitation information for titles going on sale in April, Marvel has released details on Black Widow: Widow's Sting, a prequel that has Natasha working with S.H.I.E.L.D. to infiltrate the criminal underworld, confronting the longtime Spider-Man villain Silvermane. The cover, illustrated by Ema Luppachino, and solicit information are below.
BLACK WIDOW: WIDOW'S STING #1
- Written by Ralph Macchio
- Art by Simone Buonfantino
- Cover by Ema Luppachino
- Something’s stirring in the criminal underworld. Maggia boss SILVERMANE is making his move. S.H.I.E.L.D. has sent an agent in to investigate, but they’ve disappeared. It’s time to call in the heavy hitters. It’s time to call in the BLACK WIDOW. And the plan NATASHA ROMANOFF will uncover is far deadlier than any of them realized. Don’t miss this all–new tale from the dangerous, deep–cover days of the Black Widow!
With Natasha uncovering a deadly conspiracy in the heart of the Marvel Universe, the fan-favorite Avenger may quickly find herself over her head in the upcoming miniseries.
Black Widow: Widow's Sting #1 is written by Ralph Macchio and illustrated by Simone Buonfantino. It is scheduled to go on sale this April from Marvel Comics.