Yelena Belova Gets a New Mission Before Avengers: Doomsday Hits Theaters

Image via Marvel Studios Published Sep 16, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT Annie Banks is a Rotten Tomatoes–approved critic, and CBR editor and writer specializing in anime, comics, and superheroes. Her work has also appeared in Collider and The Mary Sue, where she covered pop culture, fandoms, and entertainment trends. A lifelong fan whose love for storytelling began with Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Annie blends critical insight with genuine passion for geek culture, from sci-fi to K-pop. Sign in to your CBR account Marvel is bringing back both Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova for brand-new stories that will explore the horrors of the Red Room. In an official press release, Marvel Comics has confirmed the return of the acclaimed series, RED, WHITE AND BLOOD, while turning over the comics' focus to a pair of the universe's fiercest femme fatales. "Marvel’s critically acclaimed BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD format returns this December to spotlight two of the most lethal women in the Marvel Universe--along with the diabolical Red Room that forged them—in BLACK WIDOW: BLACK, WHITE & RED ROOM! Written and drawn by a powerhouse lineup of creators, the four-issue limited series features three ...