Natasha Romanoff has always led a life of adventure. A former Soviet spy, she defected to the West and became a superhero and Avenger. Natasha has earned a reputation as a consummate professional, coldly efficient and deadly as her namesake. But now, her time as Black Widow may be running out: Yelena Belova is the first student in the history of the Red Room to exceed Natasha's skills--and now she's gunning for the mantle she feels was stolen.

"Contains material originally published in magazine form as BLACK WIDOW (1999) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW (2001) #1-3, BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #1-3."

The itsy-bitsy spider / Devin Grayson, writer ; J.G. Jones, artist -- Breakdown / Devin Grayson & Greg Rucka, writers ; Scott Hampton, artist & colorist -- Pale little spider / Greg Rucka, writer ; Igor Kordey, artist.