Marvel Knights: Black Widow I (by Bretbo)

Real Name: Natalia "Natasha" Alianovna Romanova
Base of Operations: New York
Occupation: Adventurer, intelligence operative, former ballerina
Height: 5’7””
Weight: 131 lbs (62 kgs)
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Red-Auburn (formerly dyed black)
Unusual Features: None.
Marital Status: Widowed, currently single
First Appearance: Tales of Suspense #52 (1964)

Attributes: Agility: d12, Smarts: d6, Spirit: d8, Strength: d10, Vigor d10

Charisma: +2 , Pace: 6, Parry: 8 (9), Toughness: 7(9)

Skills: Climbing d8, Driving d6, Fighting d12, Guts d8, Intimidation d6, Investigation d10, Knowledge: (Espionage: d12, Tactics: d8 ), Lockpicking d8, Notice d8, Persuasion d10, Shooting d10, Stealth d12, Streetwise d8, Swimming d6, Taunt d8, Throwing d10

Edges: Acrobat, Attractive, Block, Connections, Dodge, Fast Healer, First Strike, Quick, Sweep, Thief, Two-Fisted

Hindrances: Enemy (Major - The Hand), Heroic (Major)

Super Powers:

• Leaping (1)
• Combat Training + 1d6 to melee attacks (non HW)

Equipment:

The Widow has access to advanced equipment through her connections with S.H.I.E.L.D., but the following is in her personal inventory:

Braclets: her twin bracelets have the following abilities:

• Attack, Ranged (“Widow’s Bite” - Electro-blaster): 2d6, Non-heavy weapon, Nonlethal
• Broadcast (Two-way radio, access to S.H.I.E.L.D. frequencies)
• Stun (Gas Launcher)
• Swinging (“Widow Line” – Grappling Line)

Explosive Belt

• Attack, Ranged (Thrown Grenades): 3d6, Non-heavy weapon, Nonlethal, Area Effect-Medium Burst Template

Suction Cup Boots and Gloves

• Wall-Walker

Uniform (made from Nomex fire-resistant, triple-weave Kevlar-lined material)

• +2 Toughness
• Immunity (Fire-based attacks)

A brief history of Black Widow