Natasha Romanoff thought she could finally leave the spy life behind… but the past has other plans. In Black Widow Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind, Eisner Award-winning writer Kelly Thompson teams up with dynamic artists Elena Casagrande and Jordie Bellaire to deliver a gripping, high-octane thriller that redefines the Black Widow mythos.

Set after Natasha disappears from the radar, this volume begins with a shocking twist: the world’s deadliest assassin is living a quiet, domestic life in San Francisco. But when Hawkeye and Winter Soldier investigate, they uncover a sinister truth that forces Natasha to confront a web of manipulation, betrayal, and explosive secrets.

With slick action sequences, emotional depth, and sharp writing, this is a perfect entry point for new readers and a thrilling arc for longtime Marvel fans.