Marvel Comics' critically acclaimed Black, White and Blood format returns this December to spotlight two of the Marvel Universe's most lethal women—along with the diabolical Red Room that forged them—in Black Widow: Black, White & Red Room.
Written and illustrated by a powerhouse lineup of creators, the four-issue limited series features three stories in each issue: one starring Natasha Romanoff, Black Widow; one starring Yelena Belova, White Widow; and one exploring the wider world of the Red Room and the many characters it shaped.
In Black Widow: Black, White & Red Room #1, acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips, currently igniting comic stands with her blockbuster new Daredevil run, sends Black Widow on a high-stakes heist alongside artist Giuseppe Camuncoli (Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity).
Then, Yelena Belova co-creators Devin Grayson and JG Jones reunite to team up White Widow and Daredevil, while Jeremy Whitley (Strange Tales) and Bradley Clayton (Wiccan & Hulkling: Raid of Ultron) reveal the full story of Nadia Van Dyne, A.K.A. the Unstoppable Wasp, and her daring escape from the Red Room.
And that's only the beginning. Marvel has promised that future issues will feature stories by Peach Momoko, Sam Humphries, and many more.
On coming back to Yelena, Grayson said, "Creating superhero comics is intensely collaborative. Returning to Yelena now, more than twenty years after J.G. and I first introduced her, is like joining a dynamic round-robin with everyone from esteemed colleagues to Black Widow filmmakers. It was an absolute joy to include and honour their contributions."
She continued, "When I heard the story would be in the black, white, and red format, I immediately thought of Daredevil, and how overdue and fascinating a team-up between them would be. We always have to think about comic stories visually, and to have a strong, compelling stylistic note like this is a creative gift."
Black Widow definitely fits the Black, White and Blood format, and putting Yelena Belova front and centre is an exciting choice by Marvel. She's typically been portrayed as a villain on the page, so this should bring her one step closer to the MCU's version.
Check out Ito's main cover for Black Widow: Black, White & Red Room #1 below, and stay tuned for updates on the series as we have them.
BLACK WIDOW: BLACK, WHITE & RED ROOM #1 (OF 4)
Written by STEPHANIE PHILLIPS, DEVIN GRAYSON & JEREMY WHITLEY
Art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, JG JONES & BRADLEY CLAYTON
Cover A by ITO
On Sale 12/16