Black Widow is a name with a notable legacy within Marvel comic book lore. Many individuals have carried that moniker, including Claire Voyant – one of the earliest costumed, super-powered women to appear in comics. While audiences today associate the name with a cat-suited Scarlett Johansson, Black Widow has also been the name of not only a mystical being possessed by Satan, but also a Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. who was the ex-wife of Nick Fury. She’s even been a serial killer with cannibalistic tendencies.
But, for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and indeed, comic book movie fans everywhere – the version of Black Widow we see on the big screen today has become a symbol of female determination and capability. Within the juggernaut franchise, through films of varying quality, she’s evolved into a complex character, whose loyalty and choices can determine the outcome of the fiercest battles.
But, for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and indeed, comic book movie fans everywhere – the version of Black Widow we see on the big screen today has become a symbol of female determination and capability. Within the juggernaut franchise, through films of varying quality, she’s evolved into a complex character, whose loyalty and choices can determine the outcome of the fiercest battles.
- 1/10/2018
- by Matt Joseph
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