IRON MAN
Tony Stark is a multimillionaire playboy, CEO of his own company Stark International, and a founding member of the Avengers. After falling victim to a near-fatal accident that logded a piece of shrapnel in his chest, Stark built a suit of armor while in captivity to save his life and became the hero known as Iron Man. Over the years, Stark has battled against many foes wishing to steal the Iron Man technology, and has also suffered from alcoholism. With the departure of Steve Rogers, Tony has stepped into the role as the Avengers’ leader and chairman.
HAWKEYE
When Clint Barton was young, he ran away from the orphanage to join the circus where he was trained as an archer by the Swordsman and Trickshot. Inspired the first time he saw Iron Man in action, Barton adopted the identity of Hawkeye and attempted to become a hero, but a misunderstanding labeled him as a criminal. He eventually chose to go straight and joined the Avengers. Since then, Hawkeye has been a stalwart of the team for years, even leading the West Coast branch for a time. After trying to help former villains reform as the Thunderbolts, Hawkeye has returned to the Avengers.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
The genetically-engineered son of Isaiah Bradley, the first Captain America, Josiah was born in the 1950s. Kept young by the Super Soldier Serum he inherited from his father, he fought in Vietnam, worked as a mercenary, and eventually discovered Islam and made the pilgrammage to Mecca where he took on the name Josiah al hajj Saddiq or Josiah X. He returned to the impoverished area of New York nicknamed Little Mogadishu and opened up a mission. When he was discovered by Steve Rogers, Rogers chose to retire and named Josiah as the new Captain America.
THE VISION
Created by the monstrous robot known as Ultron from the remains of the original android Human Torch and the brain patterns of Wonder Man, the Vision was originally used as a weapon to destroy the Avengers. The Vision ended up betraying his programming and joined the Avengers, and even enjoyed a romance and short-lived marriage with the Scarlet Witch. After a rogue program caused the Vision to try and take over the world through its computer systems, he was dismantled and later rebuilt, devoid of some of his experiences but still maintaining his resolve to be a hero.
STORM
After her parents died, Ororo Munroe grew up on the streets of Cairo, living as a street thief and a pickpocket. When Ororo’s mutant ability of weather manipulation manifested, she traveled to Kenya and was worshipped by the villagers there as a goddess. It was there that she was found by Charles Xavier and accepted his offer to join the X-Men. As Storm, Ororo served as a stalwart member of the X-Men for many years, even leading them on many occassions. Now, she serves as the X-Corporation’s liaison to the Avengers.
NIGHTCRAWLER
The son of the mutant terrorist known as Mystique, Kurt Wagner possesses incredible agility, as well as prehensile hands, feet, and a tail. He also possesses a mutant ability to teleport from one location to another. Saved from an angry mob by Professor Xavier, Nightcrawler spent many years with the X-Men before leaving to found Excalibur. After returning to the X-Men for a period, Nightcrawler joined Pete Wisdom’s X-Corps but found their methods a bit distasteful. That was when former Avenger Cannonball approached him and offered him his spot on the Avengers, which Kurt graciously accepted.
SONGBIRD
A troubled runaway, Melissa Gold lived off the streets until she joined a group of female wrestlers called the Grapplers under the name Screaming Mimi. Hired by Roxxon to perform covert operations, Melissa was given an apparatus that granted her sonic abilities. Melissa later teamed up with Angar the Screamer. When Angar was shot, Melissa was found by Baron Zemo, who invited her to join his Thunderbolts. However, while impersonating a hero, Songbird grew to like the life and with the help of Hawkeye, reformed completely. With her time as a villain behind her, she’s now joined the Avengers.
ANT-MAN
An electronics expert, Scott Lang turned to burglary to support his family. He was captured and when he was released, he began working for Stark International. But when his daughter became seriously ill, Lang broke into Hank Pym’s home and stole his Ant-Man technology in order to return to crime. When he returned the equipment, Pym offered to let Scott keep it provided he use the Ant-Man identity to uphold the law. Having served with the Fantastic Four and the Heroes For Hire, Scott has now returned to active duty with the Avengers.
MARIA HILL
An Agent of SHIELD, there is very little known about Maria Hill. She appeared seemingly out of nowhere and was recently promoted to the status of the Avengers’ liaison with SHIELD by her superiors in the United Nations. The truth of the matter is that Hill was granted this promotion by the shadowy organization known as Control in order to have someone inside Avengers Island who would allow them to keep an eye on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Whether Hill is aware of Control’s true intentions remains a mystery.
JARVIS
Once the undisputed boxing champion of the British RAF, when Edwin Jarvis left the service, he traveled to America and became the personal butler of Howard and Maria Stark. After the death of the Starks, Jarvis continued to serve their son, Tony. When Tony as Iron Man formed the Avengers, he donated his family’s mansion as their headquarters and Jarvis became accustomed to the newcomers in the mansion. He has formed a fatherly bond with most of the Avengers and has the distinction of being the only person who has served the Avengers throughout every incarnation.
Issues
Avengers #1 – Avengers Never (1)
The Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ ongoing series debuts in a world not their own – a world where the Avengers don’t exist. It’s up to Rick Jones and Captain Marvel to set things right, but first they’ll have to deal with the rampaging Hulk! By Logan Polk and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #2 – Avengers Never (2)
Rick Jones and Captain Marvel continue their attempts to repair the timestream as Giant-Man and Wasp are thrust into the action, and Namor prepress an invasion of the surface world! By Logan Polk and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #3 – Avengers Never (3)
The original Avengers have almost been gathered, but there’s still one missing—Thor, the God of Thunder! But where is he? And why is Captain Marvel’s Cosmic Awareness telling him that something’s not right? Plus, Atlantis invades and the Fantastic Four join in! By Logan Polk and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #4 – Avengers Never (4)
With the help of the Fantastic Four, the Avengers have located the frozen body of Captain America, but it only serves to prove that Kang’s plot is not what it seems. Revelations abound in the fourth part of “Avengers Never” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #5 – Avengers Never (5)
Having broke free of the illusion, the Avengers are ready to take the fight to Kang and Loki. But reaching Chronopolis is easier said than done, and requires the time platform of Doom! The conclusion to “Avengers Never” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #6 – Making The Cut
The timeline is restored and with the Avengers asked to re-establish a West Coast team, that means it’s time for another roster shake-up! Logan Polk and Dino Pollard bring you an all-new team of Avengers in “Making The Cut!”
Avengers #7 – The Target (1)
The Avengers are tasked with taking on a mission of a political nature, one that not all the members are in favor of! But when a newly-elected prime minister’s life is being threatened, what choice do they have? “The Target” begins here, by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #8 – The Target (2)
Bullseye’s been hired to assassinate the Prime Minister of a small nation, but first he’ll have to go through the Avengers to get to him! The conclusion of “The Target” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #9 – Empire (1)
When Noh-Varr was captured, he said it would take him five months to turn the Cube around. Now it’s a year later – better late than never! Part one of “Empire” by Logan Polk & Dino Pollard!
Avengers #10 – Empire (2)
Noh-Varr is out, but to get to him, the Avengers will have to go through several other inmates who have also escaped from the Cube! Part 2 of “Empire” by Logan Polk & Dino Pollard!
Avengers #11 – Empire (3)
High above the Earth in the S.H.I.E.L.D. orbiting space station Ohmphalos, Noh-Varr executes a plan to break open the world’s super-powered prisons! But where are the Avengers? Find out in Part 3 of “Empire” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers 2005 Annual – Villains United
Armadillo! Batroc the Leaper! Tick-Tock! Asp! Machete! The Spot! With Earth’s heroes busy, possibly the WORST team of villains ever assembled embarks on a crime spree! Unfortunately, what they don’t know is that there is an interim team of Avengers ready and waiting for them! Logan Polk flies solo in “Villains United,” a tie-in to the “Empire” event!
Avengers #12 – Empire (4)
Deathbird is at the mercy of Noh-Varr and Oubliette. But the Imperial Guard is en route to Earth in response to Deathbird’s distress signal! However, when they get there, they’ll have to face off against Noh-Varr’s own honor guard—the Avengers! Part four of “Empire” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #13 – Empire (5)
The invasion has begun! Kree forces have come to Earth and the heroes have banded together to put a stop to them! While the heroes and the Imperial Guard hold down the fort on Earth though, the Avengers and Nick Fury are off to Ohmphalos to put a stop to Noh-Varr once and for all! It’s the much-anticipated conclusion to “Empire,” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #14 – Lost (1)
In the wake of Noh-Varr’s plot to conquer Earth, the Avengers are in shambles. Captain Marvel is amnesiac and adrift in space while the space pod containing Cannonball, Warbird and Namor is out of range with no controls! Meanwhile, Captain America, Iron Man and Vision have to figure out how to find their missing teammates! Part one of “Lost,” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #15 – Lost (2)
Warbird, Namor and Cannonball are trapped in a space pod headed directly on a course with the sun, Captain Marvel is amnesiac and immobile, and things seem to be going to hell all around. Can Captain America, Iron Man and the Vision locate their missing teammates before it’s too late? “Lost” continues, by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #16 – Lost (3)
While the Vision races to locate and repair the shuttle the missing Avengers are trapped in, Captain America journeys to the Microverse in order to find Rick Jones. But what he finds is Rick at the mercy of Baron Karza! Can the Avengers reassemble their team in the wake of these events? Find out in the conclusion to “Lost,” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #17 – Pax Doom (1)
The President of the United States has had his fill of the Avengers. And now, deep within the Damocles Chamber in the Pentagon, he and his cabinet have a plan to ensure the Avengers fall into line—by declaring war on Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Meanwhile, Captain Marvel finds himself trapped in Latveria, at the mercy of none other than Doctor Doom! “Pax Doom,” a crossover with Fantastic Four, begins here by Dino Pollard and new co-writer Derrick Ferguson!
Avengers #18 – Pax Doom (3)
Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are on the run from the United States and the only person they can trust is… Doctor Doom? The Avengers have been granted honorary citizenship in Latveria and Doom informs them of his reason for inviting them into his home. Meanwhile, the United States sends S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Fantastic Four after the Avengers. The crossover continues in part three of “Pax Doom” by Dino Pollard and Derrick Ferguson!
Avengers #19 – Pax Doom (5)
Doctor Doom has stolen the reality-altering powers of Franklin Richards as well as Captain Marvel’s Cosmic Awareness. To make matters worse, he has soundly defeated both the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. Now, Doom has his sights set on the United States. But when he gets there, he’ll find a few surprises waiting for him… The “Pax Doom” crossover concludes here, by Dino Pollard and Derrick Ferguson!
Avengers #20 – Fourth Reich (1)
The last thing the Avengers remember was being in Latveria alongside the Fantastic Four and Nick Fury. But now, they’ve woken up in St. Louis alone and missing both Captain America and Captain Marvel. Worse, they discover a shocking truth about America, an America now under the control of none other than the Red Skull! “Fourth Reich” begins here, by Dino Pollard and Derrick Ferguson!
Avengers #21 – Fourth Reich (2)
Trapped in an alternate reality ruled by the Red Skull, the Avengers – or what’s left of them – have gone into hiding in the abandoned Morlock tunnels. Between planning their next big move, Cannonball is helping refugees escape the horror that Manhattan has become, but a routine ‘run’ becomes anything but when Master Man and the Pterorists strike! It’s a battle of epic proportions in the next chapter of “Fourth Reich” by Derrick Ferguson and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #22 – Fourth Reich (3)
Captain America is missing, Captain Marvel is comatose, and all of America has become a twisted image of itself, led by the Red Skull! A few still have their memories of the way the world was, including the Avengers, and they are determined to find a way to overthrow the Skull before he can cause any more damage!”Fourth Reich” continues, by Dino Pollard and Derrick Ferguson!
Avengers #23 – Fourth Reich (4)
We’ve seen the world’s transformation from the eyes of the Avengers and their allies, but what of the Red Skull and Doctor Doom? Plus, the mystery of the disappearance of the Skull’s greatest enemy deepens! Whatever happened to Captain America? The Fourth Reich continues with “Philosophical Differences” by Derrick Ferguson and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #24 – Fourth Reich (5)
In the face of the Red Skull, the Avengers assemble aboard the Steven Rogers. Cannonball and Master Man get a rematch as the Axis attacks! Will the Avengers be able to stand in the face of a man with the power of the Cosmic Cube, the ability to shape reality, and cosmic awareness? They’re about to find out in part five of the explosive “Fourth Reich” by Dino Pollard!
Avengers #25 – Fourth Reich (6)
The Avengers, with the aid of an unlikely ally in the form of Baron Zemo, make one, last ditch-effort to rescue Captain America and put an end to the Red Skull’s fascist reign of terror! But can they help to go up against a madman who has the power to reshape reality at his fingertips? Find out in the long-awaited conclusion to “Fourth Reich” by Dino Pollard!
Avengers #26 – Restructuring
The Red Skull has been defeated and reality has been restored. And with that, the Avengers are going through some changes of their own! With Avengers Mansion destroyed, the team will have to find a new base of operations…and some new members! Find out who’s leaving the team and who’s sticking around in “Restructuring” by Dino Pollard!
Avengers #27 – And There Came A Day… (1)
Construction is almost complete on Avengers Island and Iron Man, Warbird and Vision welcome the team’s new arrivals, as well as their new SHIELD liaison, Maria Hill. But there are powerful forces working behind the scenes, who aren’t too happy with the Avengers. Plus, the return of a classic Avengers foe! It’s the beginning of a new era for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as “And There Came A Day…” kicks off, by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #28 – And There Came A Day… (2)
The new team is thrust right into their first crisis as the U-Foes attack Manhattan! Can the Avengers stand up to the threat posed by such a threat? Meanwhile, Control plots their next move as the Controller discovers just how far he can be pushed! Who is the strange being that is collecting various supervillains and what is its purpose for the Controller? Find out as “And There Came A Day…” continues, by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #29 – Wreck and Roll! (1)
While Captain America and Nightcrawler deal with the clean-up of Times Square following the U-Foes’ assault, Tony Stark and some familiar faces put the finishing touches on Avengers Island. But will the team be able to come together in time to stand up to an attack by the Wrecking Crew and Moses Magnum? And who is Maria Hill working for? Find out as “Wreck and Roll!” begins, by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #30 – Wreck and Roll! (2)
The Avengers are called to defend their new home against an attack by the Wrecking Crew and Moses Magnum, but can they hold out against such destructive force? Plus, what exactly is Maria Hill up to? And has all of this been any more than a distraction? Find out in part two of “Wreck and Roll!” by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #31 – Rise of the Machine (1)
Ultron has assembled a group of villains that have done the unthinkable, razing part of New Mexico and demolishing the bulk of its populace. What is their purpose? What is Ultron’s endgame? These are all things that the United States government is forced to ask itself, and when it needs those questions answered in a hurry, it’s time to call on the Avengers. Check out part one of “Rise of the Machine,” by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #32 – Rise of the Machine (2)
Iron Man and Ms. Marvel rush off to stop the nuclear missile that Ultron launched as the rest of the Avengers stay around to fight one of the team’s greatest foes. To get to him, though, they will have to make it through one more impediment. Will their power be enough,or will they fall before the radioactive might of Nuklo? Plus, what does Ultron have against the state of Kansas? Find out as “Rise of the Machine” continues, by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #33 – Rise of the Machine (3)
The only thing stopping a nuclear missile from destroying Manhattan, Kansas, is the tag-team duo of Iron Man and Ms. Marvel, but what can a man in a tin can suit and a woman with energy-based powers do to stop the power of a nuke? Meanwhile, the rest of the Avengers take on Ultron in a battle to end all battles, as Vision takes on his mechanical “father” for the highest stakes imaginable. Find out who wins in part three of “Rise of the Machine,” by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #34 – The Day After (1)
The Avengers have defied Ultron’s latest assault on humanity – but at what cost? Thousands of innocent lives have been lost, a significant area of Kansas has been devastated, and a number of Avengers have fallen in battle. All that’s left now is to try and pick up the pieces – but can Ms. Marvel survive last issue’s radiation absorption, and what new threat is lurking in the shadows ? By Curtis Fernlund and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #35 – The Day After (2)
Hawkeye makes his triumphant return to the Avengers, and he’s brought Songbird with him! With the Mad Thinker leading an assault on the Avengers, it looks like he’s arrived just in time! But, with Songbird’s over-eagerness to prove herself to the team, will their return be hailed or will the counterattack fail? Find out as “The Day After” continues!
Avengers #36 – The Squadron Sinister Strikes! (1)
It’s the calm before the storm! Hawkeye reintegrates into the team while Iron Man and Maria Hill have a face-to-face about just what her position is! Plus, Nightcrawler and Captain America bond over movies, all while the latest threat to the Avengers boils over in the background! Check out the latest arc from the tag-team of Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #37 – The Squadron Sinister Strikes! (2)
The Squadron Sinister has made their presence known to the Avengers, but what is their endgame? They better find out soon, as Nighthawk and Storm go head to head while Hyperion takes on the Vision! And what is Aron, the Rogue Watcher doing behind the scenes? The avenging continues by the kick-butt tag-team of Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #38 – The Squadron Sinister Strikes! (3)
The Squadron Sinister prepares its attack on the United Nations at a time when the Avengers are in a state of unrest! Is this the usual growing pains for a super-team, or is there something more underhanded at work? Plus, the Enchantress and Jacob Fury continue their plans in the background. Check it out, by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #39 – The Squadron Sinister Strikes! (4)
The Avengers are finally drawn into a full-on confrontation with the Squadron Sinister! With the Humor drawing increasing levels of strife between all the team members, will they be able to pull together to defeat the villains? Only one Avenger can save them, but who? With guest appearances from Dum-Dum Dugan and Doctor Strange, this is an issue you can afford to miss, and it’s all sent your way by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #40 – Half-Past Yesterday
The Avengers take some much-needed downtime in between threats to the world, but is downtime ever really a factor for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? Not when Poundcakes and Battleaxe show up to remind Songbird of her past and the Triumvirate of Terror on the loose! Check out this standalone issue by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #41 – The Key!
The Avengers are called on to investigate a town where the 36,000 people have the lights on, but nobody’s home! With their minds missing but their bodies functioning, will the Avengers be able to solve the mystery or will they be forced to determine the fates of Bellville’s human vegetables? It’s all here, by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #42 – The Composite Avenger
Whenever Songbird and the Vision attempt to go on a date, the results always seem disastrous, and the latest is no exception! A simple concert quickly turns into a battle royale against none other than the Super-Adaptoid! But what’s worse is what’s waiting in the wings… by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard!
Avengers #43 – Grandstanding (2)
Carrying on from the events of Defenders #18, the Avengers have been pitted against the mystical Defenders at the enigmatic employ of the Grandmaster and the Scarlet Centurion! As the games continue, the stakes are high in their quest for knowledge but will the result raise more questions than answers! Written by Curt Fernlund and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #44 – Ground Zero (1)
An event that could destroy reality looms in the distance as the Avengers find themselves against one of their own, but who’s to blame? Written by Curt Fernlund & Dino Pollard.
Avengers #45 – Ground Zero (2)
The Enchantress and her followers strike, summoning the Avengers to a Stark Enterprises factory. But with Hawkeye sidelined, he has questions about what is actually going on. Can Clint learn the truth behind the team’s recent troubles? “Ground Zero” continues by Curtis Fernlund and Dino Pollard.
Avengers #46 – Ground Zero (3)
The battle with the Enchantress and her followers intensifies, with Bloodaxe making his stand count! The Avengers face down some of their most challenging foes yet, right on Stark Soil! The Avengers recoil from a loss of one of their own and a denial of their help to save him! But what could be more important than a friend in need? “Ground Zero” concludes by Curt Ferlund
Avengers #47 – Hulk Hunt
On their way to confront both the Rampaging Hulk and the now villainous Ben Grimm, Hawkeye takes a trip down memory lane to relive some of his most defining moments as a hero. As the Avengers gear up to confront the Hulk, and the Thing, they’re reminded of their shared history together and their journey to become a family – Find out more in Avengers #47 “Hulk Hunt” by Curt Furnland
Avengers #48 – Hulk Hunt (2)
Hulk vs Thing vs Avengers, in an all-out Slug-Fest, ‘NUFF SAID!
In Hulk Hunt: Part 3 by Curt Fernlund
Avengers #49 – But First Some Poker
Relaxation is rare in the world of heroes, and as the Avengers take a moment to regroup and reband, what could be more stressful than a High-Stakes game of Poker? Find out in Avengers 49 by Curt Fernlund!
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