First appearing in Marvel Comics in the 1960s, Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. Black Widow, was introduced to movie audiences in Iron Man 2 (2010). Her character has grown in popularity with subsequent Marvel films, and fans have been vocal about wanting to see Black Widow in a titular role. Romanoff has potent appeal: a strong female character who is not defined by her looks or her romantic relationships, with the skill set of a veteran spyfirst for the KGB, then for S.H.I.E.L.D. This collection of new essays is the first to examine Black Widow and her development, from Cold War era comics to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

About the Author
Sherry Ginn teaches psychology at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in North Carolina, USA. She is author or editor of books on women, on sex and on time travel in science fiction television, and the award-winning series Farscape and Fringe.


Book Information
ISBN 9780786498192
Author Sherry Ginn
Format Paperback
Page Count 188
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc