"From the steps of the Kremlin to the lowest levels of the Pentagon, Natasha Romanov, formerly a Soviet spy, now a super hero and an Avenger, must prove she still has what it takes when the young upstart Yelena Belova challenges her for the mantle of Black Widow. A story of blurred identity in a confused, post-Cold War arena, this fast-paced thriller embodies all the tension and action of a traditional espionage novel."--page 4 of cover.

Contains material originally published in magazine form as Black Widow (1999) #1-3 and Black Widow (2001) #1-3.