Florence Pugh Is Right: Black Widow Can Take Down Spider-Man—It’s Happened Before!

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As a long-time Marvel fan who’s spent countless hours debating the strengths and weaknesses of these iconic characters, I find myself intrigued by the back-and-forth between Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield regarding their respective characters’ capabilities.

In the expansive Marvel universe, Black Widow and Spider-Man are two of the most recognizable figures, and their fame has been consistently reflected on the silver screen. Unusually, these characters have clashed in combat multiple times.

Given the circumstances, it’s reasonable to assume that Spider-Man would hold the upper hand in their battles. While Black Widow boasts remarkable talent and strategic thinking, she is essentially a human with enhancements, whereas Spider-Man’s superhuman traits – like extraordinary strength, speed, and multiple powers – set him apart.

Not too long ago, Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova from the Marvel Cinematic Universe) and Andrew Garfield (the former Spider-Man across three movies) had a chat on LADbible TV about who might emerge victorious in a hypothetical battle.

In simpler terms, Pugh proposed that the character he developed for Black Widow would outmatch Spider-Man, mainly due to her resilience and his friendly nature. This point of view might appear somewhat absurd, but it’s a frequent approach when evaluating characters with vastly dissimilar abilities.

It’s intriguing to note that Antony Starr asserted that his character, Homelander, could overpower Superman. The reason being, Superman abstains from unscrupulous tactics in combat, while Homelander has no qualms about employing morally questionable methods.

Garfield, on the contrary, seemed to understand that his character held a greater strength than Black Widow. However, it’s possible Pugh is exaggerating – ordinarily, her character would struggle against Spider-Man. Yet, in some comic book scenarios, Natasha Romanoff has managed to overpower Peter Parker.

In Amazing Spider-Man issue 86, Black Widow endeavors to blend her abilities with those of Spider-Man. Her goal is to determine superiority between them. She tracks him down, but on that particular night, Peter isn’t at his peak; he’s been feeling lethargic and unwell, which weakens him during their encounter.

In this scenario, Black Widow catches Spider-Man off guard with an unexpected attack, leading to a brief scuffle where she seems to have the advantage and binds him up. Yet, our friendly neighborhood hero wriggles free from her restraints and employs his webbing to disable her venom-shooting wristbands. As he prepares for more action, Black Widow swiftly departs in haste.

Later in the evening, Peter takes a closer look at his own blood using a microscope and discovers that his Spider-Man abilities appear to be weakening. This decline might explain why Black Widow managed to temporarily outsmart him during their encounter.

In the end, Black Widow gives up on chasing after Peter and his abilities, understanding that her own talents are distinctive enough.

As a gaming enthusiast eagerly waiting for Marvel Cinematic Universe updates, I’m excited that Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova character will be back in action next year for Thunderbolts, while there are whispers that Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man might swing into our screens again for Spider-Man 4 and Secret Wars!

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2024-10-16 12:44