The Avengers are a team of superheroes appearing in Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). They are often called "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" and consist of an ensemble cast of established Marvel characters.
In Marvel Comics
- The original Avengers team debuted in 1963 and included Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor, and Wasp. Captain America joined shortly after
- The roster has changed over time to include heroes like Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, Black Panther, She-Hulk, and many others
- The team was created to bring together popular characters to fight formidable villains and has appeared in various media outside comics
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
- The MCU Avengers were founded by S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury as a group to respond to planetary threats
- The original core MCU Avengers lineup consists of Tony Stark (Iron Man), Steve Rogers (Captain America), Thor, Bruce Banner (Hulk), Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow), and Clint Barton (Hawkeye)
- Over time, the team expanded to include members like Ant-Man, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, War Machine, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and others, totaling around 17 members in the Infinity Saga
- The Avengers operate primarily out of New York and have been central to the MCU films, facing threats like Loki, Thanos, and more
Summary of notable Avengers members (both comics and MCU):
- Iron Man (Tony Stark)
- Captain America (Steve Rogers)
- Thor
- Hulk (Bruce Banner)
- Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)
- Hawkeye (Clint Barton)
- Ant-Man
- Wasp
- Scarlet Witch
- Vision
- Black Panther
- Captain Marvel
- War Machine
- Falcon
- Spider-Man
The Avengers are a dynamic team whose membership changes depending on the storyline and medium but are united by their mission to protect Earth from extraordinary threats
