Real Name: Natasha Romanova
First Comic Book Appearance: Tales of Suspense (April 1964)
Affiliations in Comic Books: A-Force, Assassin’s Guild Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., Champions, Heroes for Hire, Marvel Knights, Secret Avengers, Ultimates
Marvel United Appearance: Marvel United Core Set (July 2020)
Marvel United Team Decks: Infinity Watch, Marvel Knights, Savage Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Heroics
Attack
Move
Wild
Special Effects on Cards
Interrogate: Look at the top card of the Master Plan deck. You may place it on the bottom. Natasha only has one special effect, but she only needs one. “Interrogate” is the first card of its type (only one in the core set) that allows players to manipulate the villain’s deck (Master Plan). And the fact that she has three copies of this card allows the players a small amount of control over what the villain will do during a turn. You MAY place the card on the bottom. If the card doesn’t seem too bad, you can leave it on the top. Or you can dictate what will be the final villain card. Your choice.
Overview
Black Widow deals a surprising amount of damage, but her real value comes from her “Interrogate” special effect. It’s very thematic and useful.
As a result of her good damage output, Natasha works best when she’s dealing with a boss with a lot of henchmen or one that brings in a bunch of thugs. Red Skull from the core set fits this bill. She also has decent movement but doesn’t have too many heroics.
Note: Remember to time completing the first and second missions as close together as possible to avoid the villain speeding up too soon.
Good Teammates
Anyone who can make up for Natasha’s smaller heroics would work. Captain America, Ant-Man, and Captain Marvel from the core set are good choices. You know, they should make a movie with Captain America and Black Widow.
Other Core Set Heroes
Ant-Man
Captain America
Captain Marvel
Hulk
Iron Man
Wasp
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