WHAT LIES BENEATH?
The plan to take the Black Widow off the table unravels as the Black Widow inside Natasha continues to wake. But Natasha has more to lose now than ever before, and the choices she makes will define her life forever. As for her enemies that have joined against her...they have badly underestimated her...a fatal error.
Rated T+
Overall this issue and series lays out the formula to what a Black Widow series should be. Every moment is just as captivating as the last, even the small ones. This book impressed me so much and I can’t recommend it enough. This is Black Widow at her best! Read Full Review
This issue further cements Black Widow as one of the must-read Marvel Comics around today. Read Full Review
As the issue wraps, the story takes a turn I never saw coming. Wherever the story goes from here, it will not end well for those who seek to kill the Black Widow. This series keeps raising the bar for itself, and I cannot wait to see what comes next. Read Full Review
Casagrande and Gomez deliver some beautiful art throughout this issue. Not only do the different art styles compliment each other in the context of the story, but both the present story and the flashbacks deliver great action and imagery. Read Full Review
The editorial team on Black Widow has done an excellent job of bringing together two different art teams on a single issue. The flow of moods across different artists seems remarkably well-orchestrated. DC had tried something similar in the pages of Catwoman not too long ago to lesser effect. Theres a powerful direction to the narrative that exists quite well in drama and action. Its a sharply-rendered issue. Natasha is given a challenge that is uniquely hers. So often, earthbound superhero stories can feel pretty interchangeable. Thompson has constructed a story that is so uniquely Natasha. Plot and character feel perfectly integrated with this issue. Read Full Review
Black Widow #4 continues what is a fantastic series. It really brings a lot of fun and action. Each issue delivers laughs and cool moments. This is one of the best debuts for the character in years. If you've missed out, it's not too late to catch up and see the quality you've been missing. Read Full Review
Black Widow #4 is a fascinating yet somewhat dark read, full of risks and challenges for a fan favorite character. This series has been a breath of fresh air, with creative writing, brilliant artwork, and so much more. Read Full Review
Black Widow #4 stands out as a masterpiece in artistic action, complete with an engaging script and compelling character dynamics. The only thing missing from this highly entertaining issue is a narrative recognition of its gendered implications. Read Full Review
Black Widow #4 is yet another example of how this series is quickly becoming one of the best comics Marvel is publishing. Kelly Thompson does a great job delivering a story that has emotional weight while also showcasing Natasha Romanoff as the badass superspy we know she is. The artwork by Elena Casagrande and Carlos Gomez further emphasized that fact as everything comes together to tell a story that gets you more invested in what is going on. Read Full Review
For fans of the character, the best news here is Widow is back in fine fighting form and taking down all threats as they appear. However, her attention is still split between her old life and her new. How those will be reconciled may ultimately decide where the character goes from here. Read Full Review
This is just a very well written series with amazing art. I know it's inevitable that there will be an artist change for the next arc, as that's just how modern comics work, but man, the art really takes this series to the next level.
No way…
Natasha wakes up instead of Natalie. Which is a good thing, as a second wave of goons are incoming. Nat protects her family with her hero-pals' help, then goes through the crushing process of explaining to James why they have to split forever. It's hard to think of any title that's compelled me to fall in love quite so fast and so hard as this one.
The flashback features premium top-shelf female spy comic art. Nothing wrong with it. It's trash next to Casagrande, that's all. I hope they don't do that again.
After this issue, godspeed to Natasha's foes. They should be very afraid.
The past few writers have been trying to create a WS/Hawkeye buddy cop vibe which just isn’t working for me. Way too forced. The characters deserve better here than casting them as the idiot savants. The art depiction of Winter Soldier is hilariously cartoonish.
Otherwise a great series with great art, panel layout and coloring. Deserves a 10 if not for my previous observations.
Aww man I got really attached to fake family.
Black Widow
Volume: 9, Issue: 4
“What Lies Beneath”
Publisher: Marvel @marvel
Writer: Kelly Thompson @1979semifinalist
Artist: Elena Casagrande @casagrande_e & Carlos Gómez @carlosgomezartist
Colors: Jordie Bellaire @whoajordie & Federico Blee @toonfed
Letters: Cory Petit
Cover: Skan Srisuwan @skansrisuwan
After fighting her way through a troop of Hydra soldiers and with the aid of Yelena, Natasha and her family seek shelter in an old safe house. Her memories restored, Natasha begins piecing together the circumstances of her new life. Like her, James was abducted and implanted with false memories of a life past. Up until a few weeks prior, all they knew was a pleasant narrative, more
Those were some pretty big windows in the room where James and Stevie went to sleep huh Nat. Kind of amateurish.
Action could have been better, but the art was good in general.
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