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 AuthorSherry 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 InformationISBN 9780786498192
Author Sherry GinnFormat Paperback
Page Count 188
Imprint McFarland & Co IncPublisher McFarland & Co Inc