15 Best Marvel Female Superheroes, Ranked by Powers

These are Marvel's best female superheroes as determined by how strong their powers are.

By Lauren Rouse -


Name:
Natasha Romanoff
Superhero Alias:
Black Widow
Actor:
Scarlett Johansson
Powers:
Master Martial Artist
Master Marksman
Master Assassin
Multilingualism
First Appearance:
Iron Man 2
Every Appearance:
Iron Man 2
The Avengers
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Captain America: Civil War
Avengers: Infinity War
Captain Marvel 
Avengers: Endgame
Black Widow
Next Appearance:
TBA
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Kevin Feige was reportedly angry at the way Black Widow's release was handled in theaters and on Disney+.

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Disney Issues Brutal Response To Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit: 'No Merit Whatsoever'

Disney has harshly responded to Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit over Marvel's Black Widow's Disney+ Premier Access option and the lack of an exclusive theatrical release.

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Black Widow: Scarlett Johansson Is Suing Disney Over Her Marvel Movie's Premiere

Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson sued Walt Disney Co., alleging that her contract was breached when the media giant decided to release the film on Disney+.

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Black Widow: Yelena's Post-Credits Scene Receives Before-and-After VFX Shot

Information was revealed on the CGI work that went into completing the post-credits scene of Black Widow.

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Black Widow: Stephen Dorff Responds To Controversy Surrounding Scarlett Johansson Comments

Stephen Dorff addressed his negative comments about Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow.

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Marvel Reportedly Changed Black Widow's Ending Fight During Reshoots

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Black Widow: New Photos Reveal Just How Much CGI Was Used In Final Battle Scene

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Black Widow's Winter Soldier Easter Egg Hints at Yelena Mind Control

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How Marvel's Phase 4 Has Significantly Changed Since Its First Announcement

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MCU Fans Will Soon Know If Florence Pugh's Yelena Got Snapped In Avengers: Infinity War

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Black Widow Originally Referenced Iconic Fantastic Four Location

Black Widow producer Eric Pearson revealed a scrapped Latveria Easter egg in the MCU's newest movie.

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Black Widow: 5 Biggest Fan Complaints About the Scarlett Johansson Movie

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Black Widow Suffers Worst Drop In MCU History With Second Weekend Box Office

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Black Widow Actor Reveals Deleted Ending Where Natasha Gets Arrested

A deleted scene from Marvel Studios' Black Widow is revealed, one where Natasha Romanoff would have been seen arrested by General Ross.

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Why Black Widow’s Taskmaster Is Such a Disappointment

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Marvel Wants David Harbour & Rachel Weisz Back For Future Project

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Black Widow Writer Responds To Fan Disapproval Over Taskmaster Twist

Black Widow writer Eric Pearson responds to criticism of the Taskmaster character.

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Black Widow Writer Reveals Robert Downey Jr. Cameo In Early Draft

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Black Widow Hints at Russian Version of Iron Man Living In the MCU

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Black Widow Star Addresses Taskmaster's Future In the MCU

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Black Widow Reveals Another Hidden Detail About Valentina Allegra De Fontaine

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How Black Widow Copies From Captain America: Civil War's Special Visual

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Black Widow Star Teases Hawkeye vs. Red Guardian Future Fight Hopes

David Harbour teased where the Red Guardian could go in other MCU projects.

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Black Widow Helps Explain Why Natasha Dyed Her Hair Blonde For Avengers: Infinity War

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Black Widow Star David Harbour Teases His Marvel Future as Red Guardian

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