Black Widow: The Itsy Bitsy Spider

In 2016, Marvel published a single-issue story that brought together the talents of writers Devin Grayson and Greg Rucka with artist Scott Hampton for a taut, introspective look at Black Widow. This standalone tale distills the essence of the espionage hero, offering a focused character study rather than a sprawling arc. It matters as a concise, creator-driven showcase of the Widow’s lethal professionalism and haunted past, delivered by a pair of acclaimed writers known for their nuanced takes on tough, morally complex protagonists.