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Natasha is back in Madripoor, but this isn't exactly a vacation. This issue dives into the brutal "Die by the Blade" arc, featuring the first appearance of the terrifying Living Blade, a villain so sharp he makes Natasha’s stings look like a tickle fight.
The Mike McKone variant is the real star here, showcasing a cold, calculated Taskmaster ready to ruin someone's afternoon. It’s a perfect blend of Modern Age action and Kelly Thompson’s signature sharp-witted storytelling that keeps the stakes dangerously high.
📖 BOOK TITLE: BLACK WIDOW
#️⃣ ISSUE NUMBER: 13
🎨 COVER TYPE: Mike McKone Villains' Reign Variant, First Printing
🏛️ PUBLISHER: MARVEL
📅 PUBLISH DATE/YEAR: JANUARY 2022
💲 ORIGINAL COVER PRICE/ISSUE CODE: $3.99 / 01361
⏳ COMIC BOOK ERA: MODERN AGE
✍️ WRITER: KELLY THOMPSON
🖼️ COVER ARTIST: MIKE MCKONE
✏️ INTERIOR ARTIST: RAFAEL PIMENTEL
🎨 COLOR ARTIST: JORDIE BELLAIRE
📋 EDITOR: SARAH BRUNSTAD
🔞 MATURE WARNING: RATED T+
⚙️ SPECIFICATIONS: Front Cover: Features a striking Villains' Reign portrait of Taskmaster.
Back Cover: Clean, featuring a standard Marvel promotional advertisement.
🔍 PHYSICAL IMPERFECTIONS: I’ve looked this over personally, and while I’m not a professional grader, this book is crisper than a fresh hundred-dollar bill found in a laundered pair of jeans!
This is my best estimate on grade and not guaranteed.
🧬 STRESS LINES: None detected; the spine is tight and unmarred.
📐 CORNER DINGS: Sharp, pointy, and ready to poke an eye out.
☀️ TANNING: None; page quality is bright and white.
💎 GENERAL CONDITION: This copy appears virtually unread with a mirror-like gloss.
Don't get cut—this issue has a serious edge to it!
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