‘Marvel’s Avengers’ Character Outfit Spotlight: Black Widow (2024)

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September 26, 2019

Plus, get a look at the alternate Classic outfit!

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Created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and Don Heck, Natasha Romanoff made her debut in TALES OF SUSPENSE #52 in 1964. The gifted spy is more than worthy of her moniker, Black Widow.

In Black Widow’s character spotlight, we took a look at how Laura Bailey approached the super spy in her performance and how the Crystal Dynamics’ combat design team approached her mechanics.

Now let’s take a look at how Crystal Dynamics approached Black Widow’s iconic look in Marvel's Avengers. Natasha’s mainstay silhouette has evolved over the years since its debut with new equipment and embellishments. Not only is her uniform sleek and stylish, but it’s also tactical.

“Black Widow is a super spy, and her outfit is designed around her gadgets and her strong need for agility,” explained Tore Blystad, game director at Crystal Dynamics. “She has more gadgets than any other hero in the game and they all need to be properly incorporated into her suit.”

Natasha’s weaponized gauntlets – called Widow’s Bites – and circular belt design are directly inspired by iconic Marvel art, but with a tactical execution.

Where the design most differs is the suit itself, which is a two-piece garment rather than the classic catsuit. It also features light reinforcement in areas such as the knees and elbows, includes holsters for her twin pistols and batons, and finishes with practical footwear.

ALTERNATE OUTFIT: CLASSIC

It’s time to revisit the origins of Black Widow’s most iconic ensemble.

While Natasha swung into the scene in TALES OF SUSPENSE #52 in 1964, in a look that would be unrecognizable today with her finely tailored clothing and expensive jewelry, she didn’t dawn her classic black suit, Widow’s Bite Gauntlets, and gold belt until THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #86 in 1970. Romanoff designed the new outfit herself, “in keeping with the swinging seventies” and “with the modern image of the new Black Widow” in mind.

It was a no-brainer for Crystal Dynamics to include Widow’s most iconic look, inspired by BLACK WIDOW #4 (2010), as an in-game unlockable outfit in Marvel’s Avengers. Drawing from over 80 years of Marvel history, Marvel's Avengers will include a wide array of iconic outfits from Marvel lore, as well as all-new designs. Some outfits – like Widow’s classic catsuit - can be earned and unlocked in-game, and others will be purchasable in the marketplace. Outfits are purely cosmetic, and don’t impact gameplay, meaning you can wear any outfit at any time.

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FAQs

What does Black Widow wear in Avengers? ›

Natasha's Rank 3 outfit is a black mid-length jacket over a red shirt, a silver belt, black pants, black boots, a red hourglass necklace, her widow's bite gauntlets, and a black utility pouch on her left thigh.

What is Black Widows secret identity? ›

Natasha Romanoff was born in the Soviet Union as Natalia Alianovna Romanova (Наталия Альяновна Романова). Although her exact parentage is unknown, it is rumored that she is related to the late Romanov dynasty—the former rulers of Russia—but those claims have so far been unproven.

What is Natasha Romanoff's code name? ›

Black Widow have always been an alias or codename for Natasha. Her name is still Natasha Romanoff, But like Captain America or Iron Man, Black Widow is her alter ego.

Why doesn t Natasha get a funeral? ›

"Scarlett talked to me about it: Her character would have hated a public funeral," Shortland told Variety about Natasha's modest gravesite in Ohio. "So I felt like the fact that she's buried in a really private place, in the boondocks somewhere, is perfect."

Why is Black Widows suit white? ›

It was her adventures in Russia that called for her new white costume. Like the movie version, Black Widow's white costume was for blending in while traveling through frozen wastelands.

What does Black Widow wear on her wrists? ›

The Widow Gauntlets are high-tech wrist mounted weapons designed specifically for and used by Natasha Romanoff AKA Black Widow. She use it in every fight.

Who is Black Widows crush? ›

Joss Whedon chose Bruce Banner/The Hulk as Natasha/Black Widow's love interest in Avengers: Age of Ultron, but I would argue that there was something between her and Steve Rogers/Captain America. They were partners for over 10 years and went on the run as fugitives together after Civil War.

Is Black Widow asexual? ›

She is the first confirmed asexual character in the Marvel Universe. Artwork from the cover of Black Widow: Pale Little Spider #1 (June 2002).

What is Black Widows real name? ›

Natalia Alianovna Romanoff, more commonly known as Natasha Romanoff, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise—based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name—sometimes known by her alias, Black Widow.

Is Black Widow a girl or boy? ›

The name “black widow” comes from the female's habit of eating the male after mating. The female black widow is approximately 1.5 inches (38 millimeters) long. The male is about half the female's size. The black widow is prey for birds and other spiders.

How old is Black Widow in Avengers 1? ›

She was born in 1984 so in 2010 she is 26/25 depending on the month and date.

Is Black Widow a hero or villain? ›

Despite super spy Natasha Romanova's checkered past, she's become one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most deadly assassins and a frequent member of the Avengers. Despite her origins as an agent of evil, Natasha Romanoff has become a force for good in the world of covert intelligence and super heroics.

Which Avengers died in Endgame? ›

Tony Stark: Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) sacrificed himself in order to save the universe at the end of Avengers: Endgame. He uses all the Infinity Stones to wish Thanos (Josh Brolin) and his army out of existence, but exerts so much strength that he dies in the process.

Who killed Black Widow in Endgame? ›

Black Widow then used Hawkeye's own grappling arrow to secure him to the cliff while she hanged in the air, only held back by Hawkeye's hand. Although Hawkeye refused to let her go, Black Widow pushed herself back with a kick on of the cliff wall and plummeted to the ground, falling to her death just like Gamora had.

Why did Natasha break her nose in Black Widow? ›

He is too weak to actually break her nose, though, so Natasha just smashes her face on to Dreykov's desk and breaks her own nose, thus neutralizing his pheromone control!

What is Black Widows costume called? ›

Black Widow's classic costume first appeared during a battle with Spider-Man, in which she sought to gain spider powers similar to his. This costume stood the test of time and is by and large considered to be her most iconic look. Costume Name: Fear Itself.

Does Black Widow wear undergarments? ›

The interviewer then began explaining as to how he asked it because of the “skin-tight” Black Widow costume in the film, however, Scarlett was not having any of it. She said, “I'll leave it up to your imagination. Whatever you feel like I should be wearing or not wearing under that costume.”

Does Black Widow wear the vest? ›

Check out Park's explanation of the Easter egg below: "Working on 'Black Widow', we retroactively gave that vest meaning — that it's actually Yelena's vest. If you ever watch Infinity War again, your eyes will get watery because Natasha's wearing her sister's vest, and there's love in there.

Does Black Widow have armor? ›

The War Widow Armor was a War Machine-type battlesuit designed by Tony Stark for the Black Widow, and it was kept at the Avengers Mountain.

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