Yelena Belova Steps into the Spotlight in Marvel’s ‘White Widow’ Comic Series

Bharathi Monika Venkatesan
Comics’ Features
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2 min readJul 9, 2023

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Yelena Belova, the Black Widow movie’s standout character, is slated to appear in her own comic book series, White Widow. The four-issue miniseries, which will explore Yelena’s experience as a single hero and dive into her character growth and relationships within the Marvel Universe, has been announced by Marvel Comics. The series is written by Sarah Gailey, who is well-known for her work on Eat the Rich and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and it is illustrated by Alessandro Miracolo, a talented illustrator whose resume includes Star Wars and Red Sonja.

Fans can expect an exciting and thrilling story as Yelena steps out of Natasha Romanoff’s shadow and embraces her new role as the White Widow. Gailey and Miracolo have expressed their enthusiasm for the project and have promised readers thrilling twists and action-packed scenes that will keep them on the edge of their seats.

Yelena’s popularity has skyrocketed since her appearance in the MCU, with Florence Pugh’s portrayal garnering widespread acclaim. Fans have been eagerly anticipating more of Yelena’s story, and the White Widow series aims to satisfy that demand. Additionally, there are rumors that Yelena will make an appearance in the upcoming Thunderbolts movie, further fueling anticipation for her character’s future in the MCU.

White Widow marks the first solo series centered around Yelena as the main protagonist and hero. It arrives at a perfect time, capitalizing on the character’s rising popularity and offering readers a chance to delve deeper into her complex and intriguing persona. With Gailey’s storytelling and Miracolo’s artwork, the series promises to be a must-read for fans of Yelena Belova and the Black Widow franchise.

White Widow is slated to launch in November 2023, and fans can expect an immersive and captivating narrative that will showcase one of Marvel’s most enigmatic antiheroes. As anticipation continues to build, readers eagerly await the release of this exciting new series, hoping to witness Yelena’s evolution as she carves her own path as the White Widow.

Note: While fans have speculated about Yelena’s appearance in the Thunderbolts movie, it is important to mention that these are merely rumors and should be taken as such until officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

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Bharathi Monika Venkatesan
Comics’ Features

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