Black Widow #5
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| Writer | Kelly Thompson |
| Artist | Elena Casagrande, Rafael de Latorre |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
THE END IS ALSO THE BEGINNING...
As Natasha finally begins to escape her paradise and takes aim on her enemies, she can't ignore that her freedom comes at a devastating cost. Is this what finally breaks The BLACK WIDOW? Winning the day will change Natasha forever and set her on a bold new path.
Losing... is no longer an option.
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS
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10
But Why Tho? - Charles Hartford
Feb 17, 2021Bringing it all together, Black Widow #5delivers everything I could ask for from it. It wraps up this story arc in a way that is equal parts action and raw emotion. The entire creative team continues to deliver top performances in every regard. I cannot heap enough praise on all of them Read Full Review
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ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderson"
Feb 17, 2021If you are not reading Black Widow yet, take this sign that you absolutely, positively must. Read Full Review
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Comics: The Gathering - Ryan.L
Feb 17, 2021Overall Black Widow is an elegant masterpiece. Every moment is even more captivating than the next. This conclusion to the first arc has been so beautifully crafted and has benn well worth the wait. Treat yourself and pick this one up! Read Full Review
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9.5
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Feb 17, 2021Casagrande and De Latorre deliver some stunning art throughout the issue. Some of the best action scenes I've seen in comics in a long time are found in the brilliantly detailed splash pages that bring the reader visually into the action. Read Full Review
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9.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
Feb 22, 2021Black Widow #5 solidifies this series as one of the best Marvel series the company is publishing right now. Kelly Thompson, Elena Casagrande, and Rafael De Latorre work perfectly in sync to challenge Natasha Romanoff in ways that create a compelling narrative around her character. Where that narrative ultimately ends up at creates a lot of excitement for the unknown future of this Black Widow series moving forward. If you have not picked up this Black Widow series up yet I highly recommend changing that fact as this is a can't miss Marvel comic book. Read Full Review
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8.6
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Cat Wyatt
Feb 17, 2021Black Widow #5 is an intense and thrilling issue, one that portrays Natasha Romanoff as the human she is, with raw emotions spilling out of the pages. Meanwhile, the artwork does an excellent job of portraying that tension, and all the fights surrounding it. Read Full Review
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5.0
AIPT - Alexandra Iciek
Feb 18, 2021Black Widow #5 completes an outdated and ultimately misogynistic arc by Kelly Thompson, that leaves a lot to be deconstructed. If you are going to buy this issue, buy it for the standout action sequences. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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I was disappointed this story was over but turns out it's still ongoing?! Kelly Thompson has been a dark house. Her Black Widow and Captain Marvel have been great.
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Black Widow comics have always been maddening to me. Natasha is one of the best characters in the Marvel universe, and her comics always have incredible artists working on them, but for whatever reason the writing is almost always below par. But now that we're done with the first arc I can confirm: this is the Black Widow comic I've been waiting for. This issue was the best comic I've read all year, and I can't wait for issue 6.
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9.5
I love how most of her last 5-6 years comic series were amazing. I hope this will have 2 dozens of issues more.
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9.5
This is a near perfect conclusion to the story arc and drives home just how formidable but also how vulnerable the Black Widow can be. Even when somd of the biggest emotional beats turn out to be red herrings it doesn't take away from the effect this story will have on Jay. The action sequences are fantastic once more with these artist bringing clarity, fluidity and intensity to the battle depicted. This book demands picking up if you aren't already on the train. These first 5 issues are a great read and this was a fantastic conclusion to the first arc.
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9.5
Nat and her friends clobber the bad guys and steer, in elegant super-spy fashion, to what looks like a happy ending. It's been an emotional wringer for the protagonist, though, and full respect is paid to what she's lost even in winning. It's melodramatic stuff, but conveyed with art and prose that are racing each other toward perfection.
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9.0
this series is damn good
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9.0
Elena Casagrande is such a good artist, and Kelly Thompson writes this series so well. I hope this series goes for a while. I know how stingy Marvel is being with it so far.
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9.0
Pretty good even if the twist was obvious for me but well done nonetheless. Kelly Thompson is good at this writing thing. Casagrande is awesome as usual but can work on some motion figures for certain positions when characters are moving in action but look static. Still the Hawkeye spread and the other 90% is fantastic!! DeLatorre looks like a pretty good one too. Looking forward to his art on issue 6.
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8.5
Really good conclusion to this fantastic first arc. Loved every page of it, easily one of the best modern Black Widow stories. Hoping the next story is just as good.
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8.5
Nice conclusion.
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8.5
Wow this was a lot, especially for an opening arc. In 5 issues (closer to 4 actually), Thompson introduced Nat's fiancé and son, faked their deaths, revealed that they are still alive, and wrote in an explanation for why they will probably be mentioned in a Marvel comic again. The art was perfect and I loved the action, but it just feels kinda cheap knowing that Stevie and James will never be mentioned again, it takes away a lot from the emotional scenes in this issue
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8.0
Black Widow Volume: 9, Issue: 5 "The Ties That Bind, Finale" Publisher: Marvel @marvel Writer: Kelly Thompson @1979semifinalist Artist: Elena Casagrande @casagrande_e & Rafael De Latorre @rafaeldelatorre_ Colors: Jordie Bellaire @whoajordie Letters: Cory Petit Cover: Terry Dodson @terrydodsonart & Rachel Dodson @rachesinks Natasha has just narrowly survived the most heinous action ever taken against her. Kidnapped, brainwashed and placed into the perfect life. A loving husband and a true biological child. Now it's all been taken away and her life will never be the same again. Taking solace in the truth that her family indeed survived the attack but were secretly relocated for their own safety, Natasha must feel the pain of the more
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7.0
Not bold enough. This story could be like Wanda and Vision. But instead, just after three issues, the writer said: " I think I have done enough, let's just finish it." So it ends with just five issues. Such a pity.
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