Black Widow Modern Era Epic Collection: Widowmaker

High-octane adventures of Marvel’s deadliest superspy!

Natasha Romanoff’s shadowy past once again threatens all she holds dear in a globe-hopping thriller! As the Black Widow’s house of cards comes crashing down around her, what will she do to keep her deepest secret buried? When a senator is seduced and assassinated, why does the trail followed by his journalist son lead back to Natasha? Meanwhile, a new Ronin is assassinating espionage agents around the world! The next two targets: Black Widow and Mockingbird! But Hawkeye is determined to unmask the killer! Let the spy games begin!

COLLECTING: Black Widow: Deadly Origin (2009) #1-4, Black Widow (2010) #1-8, Widowmaker (2010) #1-4, Fear Itself: Black Widow (2011) #1, Black Widow Saga (2010) #1; material from Enter the Heroic Age (2010) #1, Iron Man: Kiss and Kill (2010) #1

Written by Paul Cornell, Marjorie Liu, Duane Swierczynski, Jim Mccann, Cullen Bunn, Kelly Sue Deconnick & Joe Ahearne
Penciled by John Paul Leon, Tom Raney, Daniel Acuña, Manuel Garcia, David López, Peter Nguyen, Jamie Mckelvie & Brian Ching

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• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs