The Black Widow, a Marvel Comics character, is a villain in the Iron Man series. A femme fatal nemesis of Tony Stark/Iron Man, the Black Widow is the Soviet spy, Natasha Romanoff, who dons a slinky skintight black costume that is equipped with high-tech weaponry.
Variety reported on January 14, 2009, that Emily Blunt is the frontrunner to play the role of the Black Widow, one of the featured characters, in the film Iron Man 2.Variety: Emily Blunt Rumored for Iron Man 2 (January 14, 2009) On March 12, 2009, Scarlett Johansson replaced her, due to scheduling conflicts.
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A Marvel Comics character
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Name
Natalia "Natasha" Alianovna RomanovaMarvel: Black Widow
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Aliases
Natasha Romanoff, Nancy Rushman, Laura Matthers, Oktober, Tsarina, Natalia ShostakovaMarvel: Black Widow
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Occupation
Intelligence agent, former ballerinaMarvel: Black Widow
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Former citizen of the U.S.S.R.Marvel: Black Widow
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Residence
Current resident in United States of America under extended visa authorized by S.H.I.E.L.D.Marvel: Black Widow
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Place of Birth
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Height
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Weight
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Eyes
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Hair
Red-auburn (occasionally dyed black)Marvel: Black Widow
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First Appearance
Tales of Suspense #52 (1964)Marvel: Black Widow
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Powers
Superior physical strength and slowed aging due to receiving a form of the Super-Soldier SerumMarvel: Black Widow
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Weapons
Bracelets with the "widow's line" and the "widow's bite" (electric shock)
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Able to cling to surfaces with suction cups in her gloves and bootsMarvel: Black Widow
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Tony Stark's (Iron Man) on-again, off-again love interestMTV: Iron Man 2 Rumors (December 18, 2008)
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The Black Widow has also appeared in Spider-Man, Daredevil and The Avengers comicsSplashNews: Room for Black Widow (November 18, 2008)
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Jennifer Tilly has expressed interest in the film role but Emily Blunt is in the lead to win the roleSplashNews: Room for Black Widow (November 18, 2008)
