Black Widow #1
In "The Ties That Bind [Part 1]," Natasha Romanoff, fresh from a mission for Captain America, finds her quiet life upended when she’s ambushed in her apartment. Months later, she’s rebuilding in San Francisco, blending into a new routine with a mysterious lover and a surprising knack for motorcycles—while a hidden network, including Arcade, has been watching her every move. Written by Kelly Thompson and illustrated by Elena Casagrande, with colors by Jordie Bellaire and letters by Cory Petit, the issue’s striking cover by Adam Hughes captures the tension beneath Natasha’s calm.
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After performing a job for Captain America, the Black Widow [Natasha Romanoff] is ambushed in her apartment. Three months later Natasha is seen delivering blueprints to a construction crew in San Francisco. Hawkeye and the Winter Solider happen to catch a glimpse of Natasha on the news and make plans to check on her. Natasha discovers an affinity for motorcycle riding as she returns to her present day home, which she shares with an unknown love interest. Meanwhile, it is revealed that a shadowy group, of which Arcade is a member, has been watching Natasha for over a month.
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