Apr 1, 1964 CE
Black Widow Debuts in Tales of Suspense #52
Natasha Romanoff first appears as a Russian spy and antagonist to Iron Man. She is a master of espionage and hand-to-hand combat. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (35 Milestones)
May 1, 1965 CE
Black Widow Becomes a Recurring Villain
Natasha continues to appear as a foe in Tales of Suspense #57 and #60, showcasing her skills as a spy and assassin. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 1966 CE
First Redemption Arc Begins
In Tales of Suspense #69, Natasha starts to question her loyalty to the Soviet Union after falling for Hawkeye. #marvel #comics )
Sep 1, 1966 CE
Defects to the United States
In Tales of Suspense #71, Natasha officially defects to the US and becomes a hero, joining forces with Hawkeye. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 1967 CE
Joins the Avengers in Avengers #36
Natasha becomes a member of the Avengers, marking her transition from spy to superhero. #marvel #avengers )
Apr 1, 1970 CE
First Solo Story in Amazing Adventures #1
Black Widow gets her first solo feature in the anthology series Amazing Adventures, expanding her backstory. #marvel #comics )
Nov 1, 1971 CE
Daredevil Partnership Begins in Daredevil #81
Natasha teams up with Daredevil, leading to a long-running romantic and crime-fighting partnership. #marvel #daredevil )
Jan 1, 1972 CE
Becomes a Regular in Daredevil Series
Black Widow becomes a supporting character in Daredevil, appearing in issues #82-124. #marvel #daredevil )
Sep 1, 1973 CE
Leaves Daredevil Series
After a falling out with Daredevil, Natasha leaves the series and returns to the Avengers. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 1975 CE
Rejoins the Avengers in Avengers #137
Natasha returns to the Avengers roster, solidifying her status as a core member. #marvel #avengers )
Jan 1, 1978 CE
First Solo Series: Black Widow (1978)
A short-lived solo series runs for 15 issues, exploring Natasha's past and missions. #marvel #comics )
Sep 1, 1982 CE
Red Room Origin Revealed in Marvel Fanfare #10
Natasha's training in the Red Room, a secret Soviet program, is first detailed. #marvel #origin )
Apr 1, 1987 CE
Marries Daredevil in Daredevil #236
Natasha and Matt Murdock marry in a storyline, though the marriage is later annulled. #marvel #daredevil )
Nov 1, 1990 CE
Leads the Champions in Champions #1
Natasha becomes the leader of the Champions of Los Angeles, a new superhero team. #marvel #champions )
May 1, 1991 CE
Champions Series Cancelled
The Champions series ends after 17 issues, but Natasha remains a prominent character. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 1999 CE
Black Widow (1999) Limited Series
A three-issue limited series by Devin Grayson and J.G. Jones delves into Natasha's past and her relationship with the Red Room. #marvel #comics )
Nov 1, 2001 CE
Black Widow: The Itsy-Bitsy Spider
A 3-issue miniseries by Greg Rucka explores Natasha's struggle with her past and her role as a spy. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 2004 CE
Black Widow: Homecoming
A 6-issue miniseries by Richard K. Morgan and Bill Sienkiewicz, focusing on Natasha's return to Russia. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Black Widow: The Things They Say About Her
A 6-issue miniseries by Richard K. Morgan, continuing Natasha's story after Homecoming. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 2008 CE
Secret Invasion Tie-In: Black Widow
Natasha plays a key role in the Secret Invasion storyline, helping to expose Skrull infiltrators. #marvel #secretinvasion )
Apr 1, 2010 CE
Black Widow (2010) Ongoing Series
A new ongoing series by Marjorie Liu and Daniel Acuña launches, running for 8 issues. #marvel #comics )
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Avengers vs. X-Men: Black Widow's Role
Natasha is involved in the Avengers vs. X-Men event, siding with the Avengers. #marvel #avengers )
Jan 1, 2013 CE
Black Widow: The Name of the Rose
A 6-issue miniseries by Nathan Edmondson and Phil Noto, exploring Natasha's past and her fight against a new enemy. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Black Widow (2014) Ongoing Series
A new ongoing series by Nathan Edmondson and Phil Noto begins, focusing on Natasha's solo missions. #marvel #comics )
May 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Black Widow
Natasha appears in the Secret Wars event, playing a role in the Battleworld domain. #marvel #secretwars )
Jan 1, 2016 CE
Black Widow (2016) Ongoing Series
A new series by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee launches, with a focus on espionage and action. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 2017 CE
Black Widow: No More Secrets
A storyline in the 2016 series where Natasha's secrets are exposed, leading to a new status quo. #marvel #comics )
Oct 1, 2018 CE
Black Widow: The Ties That Bind
A 5-issue miniseries by Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, exploring Natasha's family ties. #marvel #comics )
May 1, 2019 CE
War of the Realms: Black Widow
Natasha plays a key role in the War of the Realms event, leading a team of spies. #marvel #waroftherealms )
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Black Widow (2020) Ongoing Series
A new series by Kelly Thompson and Elena Casagrande begins, with Natasha facing new threats. #marvel #comics )
Jul 1, 2021 CE
Black Widow: The Web of Black Widow
A storyline in the 2020 series where Natasha confronts her past and the Red Room. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Black Widow: The Ties That Bind (Sequel)
A follow-up miniseries by Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, continuing the story of Natasha's family. #marvel #comics )
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Black Widow: The Red Room Revisited
A storyline in the 2020 series that delves deeper into the Red Room program. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 2023 CE
Black Widow: The Final Mission
A 5-issue miniseries by Kelly Thompson, concluding Natasha's current solo series arc. #marvel #comics )
Feb 1, 2024 CE
Black Widow: The New Era
A new ongoing series launches, with Natasha taking on a new role as a mentor to younger heroes. #marvel #comics )