The first Avenger comic came out in 1961, becoming an immediate success and the starting of hundreds of Avengers comic books that soon turned into big MCU hits . In the first Avengers comic, Loki uses the Hulk as a pawn to destroy Thor, tricking him into destroying a railroad bridge. The Teen Brigades call for help, and their plea is answered by Thor, Ant-Man, Iron Man, and the Wasp, who team up to capture the Hulk and stop Loki. Since then, 58,000 Avengers comic books have been Sold. So, what is the background of the amazing first Avengers?
Iron man was the leader of the avengers which meant he was the most powerful leader out of his whole team. Iron Man, known as Tony Stark, is a billionaire who earns his money through his intelligence and the time he puts into his inventions. When Tony was taken captive, Ho Yinsen, a doctor, implanted an electromagnet into Stark’s chest to keep shrapnel shards from reaching his heart and killing him. After that, he became so courageous that he came up with the idea for a suit and later thought of the name Iron Man. He is now known as a hero of the city Malibu, California. Later, he said his famous quote: “You can take away my house, all my tricks and toys. One thing you can’t take away… I am Iron Man.”
Natasha Romanoff, otherwise known as Black Widow, a skilled spy , was born in the Soviet Union, with her birth name being Natalia Alianovna Romanova. She was orphaned as a child and was rescued during an attack on Stalingrad by Ivan Petrovich Bezukhov, who looked after her and trained her as a young girl. During World War II, Natasha was kidnapped by those who sought to make her a brainwashed master assassin. However, she was fortunately recruited by Steve Rogers (Captain America) and Logan, who later becomes Wolverine. Natasha served in the Russian army at a young age. During the war, Natasha met another young soldier named Nikolai, with whom she fell in love. They conceived a baby girl, who sadly did not survive childbirth. Natasha then entered the Black Widow program and trained at a facility called the Red Room. She was enhanced with the Soviet version of the Super Soldier Serum, which resulted in her having
peak human stamina and strength. It also made her resilient to disease and slowed down her aging. Natasha’s brain was tampered with by the government, Natasha also had a romance with the Winter Soldier, who- was brainwashed into being an assassin. The Winter Soldier’s death caused Natasha great grief, which led her into deeper control under the Red Room, where she earned the title of Black Widow. Black widow joined S.H.E.I.L.D and later became an Avenger.
Captain America, born Steve Rogers, grew up as a poor orphan. Leading up to World War II, Steve decided to enlist in the army, but due to his small size and underdeveloped-physique, he was rejected. Professor Abraham Erskine, a pioneer working on the development of a Super Soldier, saw potential in Rogers, and Rogers became one of the world’s first super soldiers. Soon, Rogers encountered the Red Skull, whom he fought throughout the war. He also received a nearly indestructible shield. Over time, Captain America came into contact with many different villains, such as Hydra, Flag Smasher, and the Winter Soldier. The Winter Soldier was Captain America’s best
friend and sidekick before he lost his arm after falling from a speeding train. He was taken in by the evil Arnim Zola and had his memories erased. Eventually, Captain America helped him, and they became allies once again.
Thor is from Asgard and has a brother named Loki. Loki, Thor’s brother, was adopted when they were little, and they bonded over the years. As they grew older, Loki felt like he was living in Thor’s shadow and resented how Thor received so much attention. When Thor became king, things only worsened for Loki. One day, he realized that Odin favored Thor over him, and Loki snapped, leading him to betray his family. Before Thor’s coronation, he discovered an amazing hammer, which was given to him to help channel his powers. He became a hero.“I choose to run toward my problems and not away from them. Because that’s what heroes do.”
Ant-Man, also known as Scott Lang, was desperate to provide for his family and turned to burglary, which led to a prison sentence. He was released early and continued raising his daughter, Cassie, despite his financial struggles. Later, Cassie was abducted by a wealthy man, and Scott returned to a life of crime in an effort to save her. He assumed that Hank Pym’s home would have expensive equipment, so he broke in, only to find something unexpected and far more valuable. He left the home with the Ant-Man suit and set out to rescue his daughter. After saving Cassie, Lang turned himself in to the authorities. While in jail, Hank Pym visited him, gave him the Ant-Man suit, and suggested he revive the heroic title and mission. That’s exactly what Ant-Man did: he battled various supervillains and carried on with his life.
Wasp, known as Hope, is Ant-Man’s daughter who helps train her father’s successor, Scott Lang, and ensures the destruction of the Yellowjacket technology. Hope trains Scott Lang on how to fight without the suit, so that if, for some reason, Scott doesn’t have the suit, he can still fight back without getting injured in the process. Hope believed her mother had died a long time ago, but one day, Hank, her father, revealed what really happened to her mother: she had gone subatomic to deactivate-
a bomb but was sent tumbling into the Quantum Realm. When Hope found out, she wanted nothing more than to be just like her mom, the Wasp. So, Hope became the Wasp to help Ant-Man and, eventually, to find her mom. As the famous Wasp once said, “The suit has power, and you have to learn how to control it. And these are your greatest allies.”
Hulk, when exposed to a heavy dose of gamma radiation, scientist Bruce Banner transforms into the mean, green rage machine known as the Hulk. The Hulk is his alter ego. Bruce transforms into the Hulk during moments of stress, anxiety, and, most of all, anger. Hulk helped the Avengers fight off an invading Chitauri army. His strength allows him to take down foes even bigger than himself. Bruce is one of Earth’s most brilliant minds and has created several inventions alongside Tony Stark, another genius. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Hulk says, “Hulk smash!”—what happens is that Hulk slams his hands together, creating a massive concussive wave. During one of his most famous moments, Hulk delivered his iconic line: “I just get so angry all the time! Hulk always… always angry.”
Black Panther, for generations, the people of Wakanda have followed the leader
, Black Panther, a warrior with amazing abilities. Black Panther’s real name is T’Challa, king of Wakanda. Wakandan technology is highly sought after because it is more advanced than anywhere else in the world. When King T’Challa was about to become king, he was interrupted by the Jabari tribe leader, M’Baku, who issued an official challenge for the crown. However, M’Baku was defeated by T’Challa’s hand. Once T’Challa became king, he also took on the role of Black Panther, meaning he was willing to sacrifice his life to protect the world, which says alot about his character. When he said his famous quote, “Wakanda will no longer watch from the shadows. We cannot. We must not,” it showed that T’Challa cares deeply about his place in Wakanda and wants the world to know Wakanda’s strength and importance.
These amazing superheroes, known as the Avengers, have fought various battles together, battling Ultron, Doctor Doom, Loki, and their toughest challenge against Thanos, who was harvesting overwhelming power. But no matter the cost, the Avengers never stop fighting because they are the Vengeance League, that’s their job that’s why they’re known as the Earth’s Mightiest.