Where can I watch these titles?

Streaming availability changes often, so check the official Marvel or Disney page for the latest before watching. Avoid unofficial or unlicensed sources.

Do these differ from the original comics?

They can. Character names and powers are often adjusted between the comics and their screen adaptations, and MCU continuity doesn't always carry over to other Marvel productions. It helps to check each title's official info to keep continuities straight.

What order should a newcomer watch these in?

There's no required order — start with whichever character's defining title interests you most, then branch into earlier or later titles for that character if you want more. You don't need to treat every prior title as mandatory.

6 Marvel Women Heroes: Character-First Watch Guide

Not the Sidekick — 6 Marvel Women Whose Own Stories Take the Lead

Six Marvel women whose defining works put their own goals and choices at the center, not a team roster.

Plenty of Marvel characters play a supporting role on a team, but this list picks six women heroes whose defining titles are built around their own story instead. Unlike a legacy-succession angle, the focus here is on what each one is aiming for and the choices she makes to get there. Some of these characters appear elsewhere too, but we picked the title where each one's arc comes through most clearly.

We've kept plot outcomes and relationship details out of the summaries — check each title's official page for exact continuity and viewing order. If you're new to a character, start with the title listed here and fill in background with official recaps as needed.

Natasha Romanoff · Black Widow

Follows a former spy reckoning with her past relationships and present choices. It stands out as a title built around her own arc rather than her role on a team. Family-like bonds with other characters drive much of the story.

Wanda Maximoff · WandaVision

A series centered on how someone processing loss chooses to wield her power. The balance between emotion and responsibility is what defines her here. The format itself is unusual, so going in with minimal prior info makes it more interesting.

Hope van Dyne · Ant-Man and the Wasp

Shows her leading combat, tech, and rescue missions directly as the Wasp, not as a supporting player. Partnership and her drive toward family are central to the character here. Watching the first film in the series first makes the relationships easier to follow.