Black Widow: Deadly Origin #[nn]
In "Deadly Origin, Chapter One," Black Widow faces a chilling threat when Ivan delivers a cryptic warning: the Icepick Protocol has been activated, putting everyone she’s ever cared about in mortal danger. Written by Paul Cornell and brought to life by Tom Raney, John Paul Leon, and a stellar team of colorists and letterers, this 2010 Marvel origin story sets a tense, personal stakes-driven tone. The cover by Adi Granov captures the gravity of the moment with striking precision.
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The Widow gets a warning from Ivan just before he is apparently killed that the Icepick Protocol has been activated against her, which threatens to kill everyone she has ever loved.
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