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psycwave · 10-10-2009, 01:34 PM

With the Black Widow's latest mini set to begin next month, I went back and reread all the mini's I already had. From "Itsy Bitsy Spider" storyline where first meets Yelena Belova to "The Things they Say about her" By Richard K. Morgan, and everything inbetween. Each one fantastic and really showing Nat at her best.

And it hit me, why don't we have a Black Widow ongoing. I mean we are constantly getting redo's of Moon Knight, Black Panther, Ghost Rider, heck even Ms. Marvel! But never the Widow. She is usually regulated into supporting roles and I think she could really do great on her own. She has already built up somewhat of a supporting cast when it comes to the likes of Nick Fury, Phil Dexter and Sally Anne Carter, and even a frenemy in Yelena Belova(Barring her upcoming Thunderbolts stint).

Do you think it could work on the same level as other Marvel ongoings or would it be more fitting under the Max imprint? Years of experience and plenty of stories to be told. I always love seeing Nat go undercover, getting her hands dirty, shooting people and throwing grenades in their laps. And I would love to see it on a monthly basis.And with her profile definitely on the rise with Scarlett Johannsen playing her in the upcoming Iron Man 2 movie, it could be a possibility.

Personally I would love to see Diggle, Van Lente, or maybe depending on how he writes her in the mini Cornell take on the task. With Lark or Sienkiewicz on art!

What do you all think?

Azure · 10-10-2009, 01:36 PM

Great post, psycwave. I support everything it says.

Gitaroo_Dude · 10-10-2009, 01:50 PM

I think it depends on how well the mini does.

They aren't just throwing it out for no reason. If it does well then they'll launch an ongoing. Especially with the tie-in to the film this is probably the best time too.

psycwave · 10-10-2009, 02:04 PM

Thats what really started the thinking. The two mini's she has coming out Deadly Origin by Cornell and Black Widow and The Marvel Girls starting in Dec, plus the movie promotion. If there were anytime to launch an ongoing it would be now. Her recent stint on Thunderbotls hit home too. It was the second time Nat had impersonated Yelena and go undercover and I would love to see more of that. Her taking people out and effectively replacing them and getting the info she needs.

And I want to see more things like this:

Fatguy · 10-10-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by psycwave

And I want to see more things like this:

Some of the things you're into...

psycwave · 10-10-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatguy

Some of the things you're into...

You know you fantasize about a sexy redhead getting you drunk, strapping you down, and pumping you full of truth serum until you cry for you mama!

Fatguy · 10-10-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by psycwave

You know you fantasize about a sexy redhead getting you drunk, strapping you down, and pumping you full of truth serum until you cry for you mama!

Especially at knife point!

psycwave · 10-10-2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fatguy

Especially at knife point!

It's the only way to live.

Agent_Torpor · 10-10-2009, 03:25 PM

"The Things They Say about Her" was terrible... Just terrible.

pryde15 · 10-10-2009, 03:53 PM

I am not a big follower of Natasha, and I am not sure how well it would sell. I am planning on getting her upcoming mini though.

Sighphi · 10-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Wait till Iron Man 2 comes out.

NineShadows · 10-10-2009, 04:49 PM

Female solo-focused books never are around for that long, sadly. She-Hulk? Canceled. Elektra? Canceled. Ms. Marvel isn't really lighting up the charts either.

psycwave · 10-10-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NineShadows

Female solo-focused books never are around for that long, sadly. She-Hulk? Canceled. Elektra? Canceled. Ms. Marvel isn't really lighting up the charts either.

I don't really follow She-hulk so I can't comment. I attribute the Ms. Marvel sales to her just being awful though.

Godlike13 · 10-10-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks to her appearances in Captain America i have come to like her quite a bit. Plus all her other appearances recently has been pretty good too. Ill definitely be picking up her mini. An Ongoing? Well, lets see how the mini turns out.

JumpingJupiter · 10-10-2009, 08:06 PM

She's been great in Iron Man. Depending on the writer/artist I might give a Widow series a shot.

10-10-2009, 01:34 PM	#1
psycwave Eat it Bitch Join Date: May 2008 Location: Princess Bar, Madripoor Posts: 12,289	Black Widow: Give Her a Ongoing With the Black Widow's latest mini set to begin next month, I went back and reread all the mini's I already had. From "Itsy Bitsy Spider" storyline where first meets Yelena Belova to "The Things they Say about her" By Richard K. Morgan, and everything inbetween. Each one fantastic and really showing Nat at her best. And it hit me, why don't we have a Black Widow ongoing. I mean we are constantly getting redo's of Moon Knight, Black Panther, Ghost Rider, heck even Ms. Marvel! But never the Widow. She is usually regulated into supporting roles and I think she could really do great on her own. She has already built up somewhat of a supporting cast when it comes to the likes of Nick Fury, Phil Dexter and Sally Anne Carter, and even a frenemy in Yelena Belova(Barring her upcoming Thunderbolts stint). Do you think it could work on the same level as other Marvel ongoings or would it be more fitting under the Max imprint? Years of experience and plenty of stories to be told. I always love seeing Nat go undercover, getting her hands dirty, shooting people and throwing grenades in their laps. And I would love to see it on a monthly basis.And with her profile definitely on the rise with Scarlett Johannsen playing her in the upcoming Iron Man 2 movie, it could be a possibility. Personally I would love to see Diggle, Van Lente, or maybe depending on how he writes her in the mini Cornell take on the task. With Lark or Sienkiewicz on art! What do you all think? __________________ Psylocke : Bedlam : Boom Boom : Wolverine : Cece Reyes : Shatterstar : Trance : Nightcrawler : Dani Moonstar : Havok : Storm : Empath Last edited by psycwave; 10-10-2009 at 01:41 PM.

10-10-2009, 02:04 PM	#4
psycwave Eat it Bitch Join Date: May 2008 Location: Princess Bar, Madripoor Posts: 12,289	Thats what really started the thinking. The two mini's she has coming out Deadly Origin by Cornell and Black Widow and The Marvel Girls starting in Dec, plus the movie promotion. If there were anytime to launch an ongoing it would be now. Her recent stint on Thunderbotls hit home too. It was the second time Nat had impersonated Yelena and go undercover and I would love to see more of that. Her taking people out and effectively replacing them and getting the info she needs. And I want to see more things like this: __________________ Psylocke : Bedlam : Boom Boom : Wolverine : Cece Reyes : Shatterstar : Trance : Nightcrawler : Dani Moonstar : Havok : Storm : Empath Last edited by psycwave; 10-10-2009 at 03:07 PM.

10-10-2009, 03:53 PM	#10
pryde15 Reppin' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 13,046	I am not a big follower of Natasha, and I am not sure how well it would sell. I am planning on getting her upcoming mini though. __________________ Teen Titans from the Beginning

10-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#11
Sighphi Miley Cyrus is DAZZLER!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,740	Wait till Iron Man 2 comes out. __________________ How did Spider-Woman get her powers back? 11 NA and 3 SW Motion Comic issues with no explanation. RIP X-Force 2008-2010. The best X-men book in the last two years.

10-10-2009, 06:59 PM	#14
Godlike13 The Alpha and The Omega Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 577	Thanks to her appearances in Captain America i have come to like her quite a bit. Plus all her other appearances recently has been pretty good too. Ill definitely be picking up her mini. An Ongoing? Well, lets see how the mini turns out. Last edited by Godlike13; 10-10-2009 at 08:21 PM.

10-10-2009, 01:36 PM	#2
Azure BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 5,011	Great post, psycwave. I support everything it says.

10-10-2009, 01:50 PM	#3
Gitaroo_Dude Doesn't Socialize Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,924	I think it depends on how well the mini does. They aren't just throwing it out for no reason. If it does well then they'll launch an ongoing. Especially with the tie-in to the film this is probably the best time too.

10-10-2009, 03:25 PM	#9
Agent_Torpor saucy future spacegirl Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,334	"The Things They Say about Her" was terrible... Just terrible.

10-10-2009, 04:49 PM	#12
NineShadows New Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 30	Female solo-focused books never are around for that long, sadly. She-Hulk? Canceled. Elektra? Canceled. Ms. Marvel isn't really lighting up the charts either.

10-10-2009, 08:06 PM	#15
JumpingJupiter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,012	She's been great in Iron Man. Depending on the writer/artist I might give a Widow series a shot.

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