The Official Avengers Thread (Heroic Age Bendis/JRJR)

[runawayboulder]

Avengers #1


Story byBrian Michael BendisArt byJohn Romita, Jr.Cover byJohn Romita, Jr., John Romita, Sr. , Greg Land & Marko Djurdjevic [more...]PublisherMarvel ComicsCover Price:$3.99Release DateWed, May 19th, 2010


Official Release
Marvel is proud to present your first look at Avengers #1, from superstar, award-winning creators Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr! Kicking off the biggest launch of the decade, Avengers #1 ushers in a new era for the Marvel Universe as the world’s greatest heroes assemble once again. But what deadly threats await them? And who makes the team? Find out on May 19th on the first inaugural Avengers Day, as participating retailers worldwide celebrate this landmark Marvel Universe issue with special variant covers, prints and more!
Plus, visit www.IAmAnAvenger.com and submit your photo for a chance to have your picture appear in an upcoming issue of an Avengers comic book. This limited-time invitation is only open to those at least 18 years old and therefore old enough to join the greatest heroes in this universe—or any other!

 

[runawayboulder]

Might as well start one, it's getting close....

 

[TheCorpulent1]

That was a nice two pages that all those bloody covers left preview space for...

Is that Steve whom Wonder Man is so upset with? I wonder if it's because of old Civil War wounds, since Simon opposed Steve.

 

[runawayboulder]

It's hard to tell, I'm gonna say it is because he's got a walkie and seems to be coordinating everything.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Pym's has a mask, though. He's wearing it in the preview. That makes it pretty easy to distinguish him from Steve.

Actually, my first thought was that the blonde dude in the blue jacket was Jake Olson, which confused the hell out of me. But JR Jr.'s not known for the wide variety of faces he draws on his characters, and he did draw Jake a lot for his Thor run, so my mind must've automatically gone back to that.

 

[runawayboulder]

The Pym/Steve confusion happened back when the Avengers #2 cover was released. JRJR's the one to blame really. It didn't help that he was in a purple jumpsuit too.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, but we know Pym's staying in his Wasp costume now, so it's not really an issue.

 

[runawayboulder]

This is the only thing I hate about Steve not being Cap, when he's drawn he doesn't have an identity. He looks like an average joe. Some guys draw him with a different haircut, close cropped military style or a wavy 'do.

Peter Parker sometimes has that problem.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I can't say I've seen literally everything drawn of Steve post-Siege, but it looks like the wavy 'do is the predominant one. Which is cool, I guess. I like the buzz cut more, but I guess if he's going to be a suave super-spy, he doesn't need a soldier's haircut. Anyway, once he starts wearing the SHIELD-esque jumpsuit everywhere, he'll look better.

 

[CantThinkOfAName]

This is the only thing I hate about Steve not being Cap, when he's drawn he doesn't have an identity. He looks like an average joe. Some guys draw him with a different haircut, close cropped military style or a wavy 'do.

Peter Parker sometimes has that problem.

Most superheros don't look like they have an identity without a mask. Unless they have a mustache or crazy hair or something.

 

[CaptainCanada]

That was a nice two pages that all those bloody covers left preview space for...

It's four pages, technically.

 

[runawayboulder]

Most superheros don't look like they have an identity without a mask. Unless they have a mustache or crazy hair or something.

Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange, Xavier all stand out. Steve and Pete are guys that don't have that luxury.

 

[CantThinkOfAName]

Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange, Xavier all stand out. Steve and Pete are guys that don't have that luxury.

Mustache, crazy hair, mustache, crazy hair (or lack theirof).

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Brown with gray streaks = crazy hair?

 

[kguillou]

Well there's also Matt Murdock, Cyclops, Emma, Storm...and i guess thats it. lol

 

[KangConquers]

Can't wait for the return of Kang!


KANG CONQUERS! KANG CONQUERS!

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Kang will be written by Bendis, so adjust your expectations!

 

[CantThinkOfAName]

Brown with gray streaks = crazy hair?

Yeah. Who the **** has hair like that in real life?

 

[SuperFerret]

Well there's also Matt Murdock, Cyclops, Emma, Storm...and i guess thats it. lol

Sunglasses, sunglasses, boobs, boobs.

All of those keep them from looking like an Average Joe.

 

[CantThinkOfAName]

Well there's also Matt Murdock, Cyclops, Emma, Storm...and i guess thats it. lol

Matt and Cyclops have eye-wear, that falls into the "something" category. Also Matt has red hair, and that's kind of crazy (crazy gross!). Emma doesn't look that unique. Storm has crazy hair.

 

[SuperFerret]

Kang will be written by Bendis, so adjust your expectations!

Uh...

KANG TALKS A LOT! KANG TALKS A LOT!

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah. Who the **** has hair like that in real life?

That guy who hosted Talk Soup before Hal Sparks. George Clooney must've had gray streaks before his entire head turned gray. Um... carnies?

 

[Brainiac 8]

It is I Kang!

Kang?

Yes, Kang!

Oy Vey!

 

[TheCorpulent1]

"I, Kang, will knock you Avengers on your collective tukhus!"

 

[CantThinkOfAName]

That guy who hosted Talk Soup before Hal Sparks. George Clooney must've had gray streaks before his entire head turned gray. Um... carnies?

I guess you're right. But the fact that Clooney still looks sexy with gray hair and that he has an almost-unnaturally tanned complexion squarely places him the crazy aisle.