Who Is Iron Maiden? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Iron Maiden is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Melina Vostokovna, with over 42 comic issue appearances. Super spy and agent of the former USSR, Iron Maiden has always lived in the shadow of Natasha Romanova, the Black Widow, and is quite jealous of her.

Who is Iron Maiden?

Origin Originally an agent of the Russian government, Iron Maiden always lived in the shadow of the legendary Black Widow , something that caused her to develop a great hatred of her. She eventually left Russia to become a freelance assassin and mercenary. Creation Iron Maiden was created by Ralph Macchio and George Perez in 1983 and first appeared in Marvel Fanfare #11 . Major Story Arcs Iron Maiden was part of a group of assassins sent to assassinate Black Widow . While Iron Maiden outlasted the others and almost succeeded in killing the Widow, she was interrupted by Jimmy Woo and several SHIELD agents. Melina fled, but was pursued by the Black Widow and Woo. She managed to ambush her pursuers, but Woo used an energy blaster to hit the floor she was on, causing her to be sucked down a whirlpool. The Femizons The Iron Maiden was later recruited by Superia to be part of the Femizons .

Key facts

Iron Maiden is of human origin and first appeared in "Back In The U.S.S.R.; Kaa's Hunting". The character is published by Marvel. With 42 recorded issue appearances, Iron Maiden ranks among the most featured characters in comics.