Natasha Romanoff was a KGB superspy before she defected to the good guys. To redeem herself, she joined S.H.I.E.L.D. and became one of their best agents, carrying out numerous black-ops missions. Her superior combat skills and espionage knowledge make her invaluable to the Avengers.

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