Black Widow 2 #1

Crouching in a dramatic sweep of crimson curtains, Black Widow raises her pistol with cool precision while discarded weapons litter the floor around her and a sun-drenched street scene stretches out behind her — Bill Sienkiewicz's painted cover sets a mood that's equal parts espionage thriller and raw danger. This is the opening chapter of "The Things They Say About Her," a six-part limited series written by Richard K. Morgan with interior art by Sean Phillips and Bill Sienkiewicz. If you're drawn to Natasha at her most calculating and capable, this 2005 series looks like a genuinely compelling place to start.