*First Encounter: Daredevil #81, November 1971
It was America's stars and stripes against the communist hammer and sickle when the man without fear first met the cool, savvy Soviet spy known as the Black Widow. but their personal cold war soon melted into warm friendship, mutual respect and dynamite teamwork! Though their lives have since taken separate paths, Daredevil and Black Widow are always ready and willing to come to each others aid in their battle against crime and corruption! *Source: Back of Card