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jpod26's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
heartdelan's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
emilyroseallen's review against another edition
5.0
This book really was phenomenal. Natasha Romanoff is a character that I've long wanted to read more of, but has such massive source material to pluck from that I found it difficult to find a place to start. This comic basically goes "screw it" to her past, establishing her as a character in her own right, undefined by the pain of her past. For those that do know her backstory, though, this comic is a brilliant example of her character development as she learns to let others into her life and moves on from the violence of her past.
The plot itself was entertaining, showing Natasha entering the world as a spy/agent of espionage. It was a refreshing take from the usual tropes of superhero comics, one that so many others in her world find their story told from. Natasha, though, while being the Black Widow, is so much more than a superhero, and this story describes her second life fascinatingly. With entertaining cameos from other members of her superhero life (that continue throughout the second and third volumes, too), we are reminded of who she is outside of the series while not losing this side of her character.
The plot was great, but I think that my favorite thing about this series was the art. It was absolutely stunning. It's not done in the classic comic pop art style, but rather, looking as if it was painted. With a monthly update, I can't imagine how Phil Noto kept his art at such high quality. I've seen his art before, and I'm never disappointed; this man truly has a level of artistic talent that many publishing similar comics can not meet. They could've given me a terrible plot and this art still would've saved the series for me.
Bottom line - this was a fantastic volume, and I'm sure that most Black Widow fans would say the same.
The plot itself was entertaining, showing Natasha entering the world as a spy/agent of espionage. It was a refreshing take from the usual tropes of superhero comics, one that so many others in her world find their story told from. Natasha, though, while being the Black Widow, is so much more than a superhero, and this story describes her second life fascinatingly. With entertaining cameos from other members of her superhero life (that continue throughout the second and third volumes, too), we are reminded of who she is outside of the series while not losing this side of her character.
The plot was great, but I think that my favorite thing about this series was the art. It was absolutely stunning. It's not done in the classic comic pop art style, but rather, looking as if it was painted. With a monthly update, I can't imagine how Phil Noto kept his art at such high quality. I've seen his art before, and I'm never disappointed; this man truly has a level of artistic talent that many publishing similar comics can not meet. They could've given me a terrible plot and this art still would've saved the series for me.
Bottom line - this was a fantastic volume, and I'm sure that most Black Widow fans would say the same.
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
3.0
Good but not great. Basically a reboot kind of like the recent Moon Knight. Bunches of little missions for hire kind of like Elektra but to fund kind of a Black Widow's Victim fund. Not bad art, not bad writing - just not as good as I would have liked. And a bit too repetitive. 3.5 of 5.
gabrielavmarques's review against another edition
3.0
Marvel, just make a movie already.
The art for this comic is very well done and has an original feel to it that keeps things interesting. The storyline is consistent with the character and it's interesting to read from her POV. That said, I was a little underwhelmed and for Black Widow, this series is pretty tamed.
The art for this comic is very well done and has an original feel to it that keeps things interesting. The storyline is consistent with the character and it's interesting to read from her POV. That said, I was a little underwhelmed and for Black Widow, this series is pretty tamed.
jobinsonlis's review against another edition
3.0
I want to start positive so right off the bat I have to say that the artwork in this is gorgeous. Some of the frames were so beautiful that I wish I had them up on my wall, especially in the very last part (Natasha's red hair against a white backdrop was great). The negative? I just had a hard time caring about anything that happened. I like the Black Widow all right but more in the movies than in the main comic book universe where the solo adventures of even a very skilled assassin feel less exciting than whatever She-Hulk or Captain Marvel or any of the X-Ladies are doing (the X-Ladies are probably in space because those mutants freaking love being in space). I'm also not that invested in Natasha's desire for atonement as though killing off scores of warlords will balance some invisible scales but that's more of a personal problem I have with heroes trying to atone instead of just trying to help. Is this worth picking up? If you like spy stories and don't care that she doesn't interact with any other superheroes, then sure. It's beautiful and that's worth a look at least.
ayzil's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mariwsmith's review against another edition
3.0
3.5– GORGEOUS artwork but the writing could be better tbh
abinthebooks's review against another edition
2.0
Yeah so I wasn’t a huge fan of this at all. Natasha is back again, this time she’s more boring than ever…I was really expecting this to be more of a spy thriller from the description, but it was just Natasha complaining for 6 issues (which is very ooc imo). Natasha has virtually no personality in here whatsoever…and she’s really bad at espionage for some reason. She literally fucks up the job she’s been groomed to do since she was a baby every issue. And her and Maria’s “friendship” is also highly ooc, bc these two have literally tried to kill each other using Morse code before