Comic books in 'Marvel Epic Collection: Black Widow'

1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #29-30, #36-37 and #43-44; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-19981st Series) #86; Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #81; material from Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #52-53, 57, 60 and 64 and Amazing Adventures (1970-1976 2nd Series) #1-8 and subplot pages from The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #16, 32-33, 38-39, 41-42, 45-47, 57, 63-64 and 76.

Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Don Rico, Gary Friedrich, and Mimi Gold. Art by Don Heck, Frank Giacoia, John Buscema, George Roussos, Vince Colletta, John Romita, Sr., Jim Mooney, Gene Colan, Jack Abel, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, John Verpoorten, Bill Everett, Sal Buscema, Vince Colletta, George Tuska, George Klein, Tom Palmer, and Jack Kirby. Cover by Bill Everett. Back Cover by John Buscema and John Verpoorten.

Collecting the origins of the Black Widow for the very first time! From her debut as a Russian spy in TALES OF SUSPENSE, Natasha Romanoff was instantly one of Marvel's most iconic characters. This amazing collection takes you through her early days with Hawkeye, into her first adventures with the Avengers - and on to her first solo series! Thrill to a captivating and complex saga as the Black Widow evolves from villain to hero - and defines herself as one of comics' greatest characters. Boasting stories and art by a who's who of Silver Age greats, this Epic Collection is ground zero for every Black Widow fan!

Softcover, 408 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 1 of the Black Widow Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1966–1971.

Cover price $39.99.

1st printing. Collects Black Widow" The Coldest War GN (1990 Marvel), Punisher/Black Widow: Spinning Doomsday's Web GN (1992 Marvel), Daredevil/Black Widow: Abattoir GN (1993 Marvel), Fury/Black Widow: Death Duty GN (1995 Marvel), Journey into Mystery (1952-1962, 1996-1998) #517-519, and stories from Bizarre Adventures (1981-1983 Magazine) #25, Marvel Fanfare (1982-1992 1st Series) #10-13, Solo Avengers (1987-1989 Marvel) #7, Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #135 and Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) Annual #10.

Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Back Cover by Joe Chiodo.

The Black Widow goes solo in adventures that defined her as one of Marvel's greatest heroes!

In one of the most beloved Black Widow stories of all time, enter a web of intrigue as Natasha navigates a complex maze of international espionage orchestrated by an old foe! Then, a revelation regarding the Red Guardian draws Black Widow back into a Russian spymaster's crosshairs.

Plus: Natasha teams with the Punisher to take down a rogue former government agent, reunites with Daredevil to investigate the murder of S.H.I.E.L.D. psychics and returns to post-Soviet Russia with Nick Fury!

Softcover, 480 pages, full color.

NOTE: Book 2 of the Black Widow Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1983-1997.

Credits:

Written by Gerry Conway, D.G. Chichester, Cefn Ridout, Jim Starlin, Scott Lobdell, Ralph Macchio, George Perez, Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Mindy Newell.

Art by George Freeman, Ernie Colon, Mark Farmer, Mike Harris, Val Mayerik, Joe Rubinstein, Larry Stroman, Joe Chiodo, Charlie Adlard, Randy Green, Rick Ketcham, Paul Gulacy, George Perez, Brett Breeding, Joe Sinnott, Jack Abel, Al Milgrom, John Beatty, Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, John Stanisci, Sergio Cariello, Luke McDonnell, and Rich Rankin.

Cover price $39.99.