20 Best Female Characters In Comic Book Movies - Ranked

1. Black Widow

Comic Book Females
Marvel Studios

Perhaps the most surprising success story of Avengers Assemble was the rise in popularity of Scarlett Johannssen's Black Widow. Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and (to a lesser extent) the Hulk? Sure, everyone expected them to be great. Under the pen and helmsmanship of Joss Whedon, however, Black Widow was suddenly propelled to the A-list.

Believably human and vulnerable when surrounded by literal Gods and superhumans, yet always kick-ass, Nat stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the biggest of the Big Hitters, facing down the likes of Loki and Ultron where others would have left it to Cap and Thor. Rising to prominence in Avengers Assemble (and nimbly outwitting Loki in the process), Black Widow shouldered similar importance in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War, becoming one of Cap's most trusted lieutenants. Maybe best forget about Age of Ultron and the whole silly Hulk romance, though.

Now, where's that solo movie at?

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A film critic and professional writer of over ten years, Joel Harley has a deep and abiding love of all things horror, Batman and Nicolas Cage. He can be found writing online and in print, all over the Internet and in especially good bookstores.