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captwinghead's review against another edition
2.0
@ Frigga, let me read a great marvel book soon
It’s been 84 years
Everything done in this book was pretty much covered in Black Widow: The Name of Rose and done 100% better. This is just a book of a creepy man being unable to take "no" for an answer.
Covering all of Natasha's past loves, she was given a nanobyte virus transmitted through contact by a man who raised her but secretly always wanted to bone her. It's gross and the character deserves better.
The only parts I latched onto were Natasha's closeness with Tony and her lack of identity.
Definitely not a recommend. Just read The Name of the Rose.
It’s been 84 years
Everything done in this book was pretty much covered in Black Widow: The Name of Rose and done 100% better. This is just a book of a creepy man being unable to take "no" for an answer.
Covering all of Natasha's past loves, she was given a nanobyte virus transmitted through contact by a man who raised her but secretly always wanted to bone her. It's gross and the character deserves better.
The only parts I latched onto were Natasha's closeness with Tony and her lack of identity.
Definitely not a recommend. Just read The Name of the Rose.
zare_i's review against another edition
3.0
In my opinion slightly rushed story-line. There is no tension here because it is more than obvious that Black Widow will defeat all of her enemies.
Where this volume delivers is personal history of Black Widow - how she became super-spy and assassin. Everything else seems to be just a background story to keep the page-count at regular level. I think that they could have done much better - for example imagine story in the likes of Wolverine Origins or X-Weapon, that would be awesome :) - but I guess that Black Widow was always on the margins and not class-A Marvel hero.
Nevertheless interesting story (character background) and therefore 3.5 stars (3 stars in goodreads since I cannot find half-star rating :))
Recommended for fans of Marvel's hero stories and Black Widow in particular.
Where this volume delivers is personal history of Black Widow - how she became super-spy and assassin. Everything else seems to be just a background story to keep the page-count at regular level. I think that they could have done much better - for example imagine story in the likes of Wolverine Origins or X-Weapon, that would be awesome :) - but I guess that Black Widow was always on the margins and not class-A Marvel hero.
Nevertheless interesting story (character background) and therefore 3.5 stars (3 stars in goodreads since I cannot find half-star rating :))
Recommended for fans of Marvel's hero stories and Black Widow in particular.
amandamz's review
2.0
I really liked volume 1 since it was showing Natasha's history as a child in the USSR. As soon as I picked up volume 2, though, it went downhill. There are tons of time shifts and it was a bit annoying, but even more frustrating was the ending. Really? Ivan? The guy who helped raise Natasha since she was a CHILD harbored feelings for her the whole time? And because he was so jealous of all her lovers, he tried to show her that she was a slut before he killed her? Good lord. I didn't like the nanites storyline in the first place, but that really solidified it for me that this was on the low end for me.
kimberrleigh's review against another edition
4.0
I wanted a little bit more of the romance between Natasha and Tony, Steve, Hawkeye and the others... but overall I really really liked it. :)
octobertune's review
2.0
Meh. I kind of hated the time jumps and while it explained a lot about the actual story it pulled me out of the story every time. Also, there were so many different art-styles it was kind of annoying tbh. Also, Tasha dear, zip up your suit your tits are cold.
rainestor_4's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
schrodingerqu33r's review against another edition
3.0
While i loved learning about Black Widows past, its been a long time since i read a comic as sexist as this one.
amy_da1sy's review against another edition
5.0
One of my all time favourites of the black widow comics. Highly recommend
savetris's review against another edition
2.0
Oh my god why did this have to be the first solo Black Widow I ever read?! Men are dumb.