Avengers #1
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| Writer | Jed MacKay |
| Artist | C.F. Villa |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
JED MACKAY AND STORMBREAKER C.F. VILLA TAKE THE REINS OF EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES!
The Star. The Icon. The Witch. The Construct. The God. The Engineer. The King. The world is ever in peril, and a new team of Avengers mobilizes to meet any dangers that dare threaten the planet. But when TERMINUS attacks, a new and insidious danger rears its head: one that the Avengers know all too well, and one that comes to them in the most dangerous of guises - that of a friend.
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS
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10
Kabooooom - Matt Morrison
May 17, 2023This is the best Avengers title I've read in recent memory. If this first issue is only a taste of what is to come, I think it a safe prediction that this will go down as one of the greatest runs in Avengers history. Whether you're a fan of the movies who has yet to get into the comics, or a fan of Captain Marvel, Iron Man, Black Panther, The Vision, Scarlet Witch, Captain America and Thor, you will want to check this out. Read Full Review
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10
AIPT - David Brooke
May 17, 2023All told, Avengers #1 gets the team together, has them fight a world-ending villain, and gives readers a resolution. Add in the cliffhanger that ties into the last Timeless issue, and we have a great introduction to a new era of Avengers. It's no small achievement. Read Full Review
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10
ComicBook.com - Tim Adams
May 17, 2023If you are an Avengers fan, there's no reason not to pick this up and continue reading to see what new villains they will face, and which heroes leave their unforgettable mark on the series. Read Full Review
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10
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
May 17, 2023Avengers #1 starts the new era with vigor, and Mackay brings a refreshing and more streamlined focus. The cast is classic and full of powerhouses in every form of the word. Read Full Review
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10
ComicsOnline - ComicsOnline Staff
May 17, 2023Avengers #1 provides a bold and provocative new beginning for some old friends. The action starts early and doesn't let up, but the story is never sacrificed for its sake. Read Full Review
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9.5
Graphic Policy - Alfie Erin
May 19, 2023Its a fantastic first issue that establishes a good team and sets out a mission statement for what the Avengers mean as a whole and as individuals. This run is partly spinning out of the events of Timeless (2022) #1, how that one shot will affect this story isn't entirely clear yet but part of me does worry itll become necessary reading to understand the following issues. With that being said Its still a great first issue which I can highly recommend. Read Full Review
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9.0
COMICON - Tony Thornley
May 19, 2023This is a return to form for the Earth's mightiest heroes, and the creative team have given readers a reason to return month to month already. Read Full Review
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9.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
May 20, 2023This first issue is the whole package. From big action to a classic team building segment, everything works flawlessly to get the ball rolling on a new Avengers relaunch. Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
May 17, 2023Villa delivers great character designs and interpersonal moments as well as awesome action and thrilling imagery. Read Full Review
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8.6
Comic Watch - Isaiah Hernandez
May 17, 2023Avengers #1 addresses the team's lack of direction in recent years and sets them on a more focused path while still providing satisfactory action, adventure and wit. Read Full Review
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8.0
Razorfine - Alan Rapp
May 30, 2023Our Avengers lineup includes Sam Wilson, Thor, Tony Stark, Black Panther, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. with Carol providing some insight, both through narration and dialogue, about her reasons for wanting each for the team (and choosing them over other contenders). It's an interesting team. Now assembled, let's see just how this new team functions. Read Full Review
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7.7
Major Spoilers - Matthew Peterson
May 19, 2023It's always fun when the creators explain the reasoning of their team's membership, and Terminus has never looked better. Read Full Review
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7.5
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
May 17, 2023Jed MacKay and C.F. Villa provide The Avengers with a much needed reset with the start of the new start to the relaunched series. Time was well spent to get lapsed and new readers caught up to speed with each member of this new Avengers roster. Those catch-up scenes never overstay their welcome as the focus for The Avengers #1 is showcasing the team as Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Add in the tease of a bigger storyline centered around Kang The Conquerer, The Avengers #1 is a strong start for the new creative team. Read Full Review
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7.2
Multiversity Comics - Jaina Hill
May 19, 2023A talented creative team plays it safe, starting off their new series on a relatively quiet note. Read Full Review
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7.0
You Don't Read Comics - David Harth
Jun 01, 2023Avengers #1 is entertaining, but its not breaking the formula. MacKay, Villa, Blee, and Petit do a wonderful job together. This book needs to overcome a lot of bad will from the previous run, and this issue succeeds in getting readers hooked. Read Full Review
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6.6
Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura
May 17, 2023At the very least, Avengers #1 is a fun read, with plenty of character interactions and zippy pacing that lets it go down smooth and easily. Focusing the action through a singular character (Carol, in this instance) always helps an ensemble book feel less frantic and aimless, and with her solo title on the way out without an immediate replacement lined up, Avengers is as good a place as any to give her the spotlight. There are also some interesting dynamics on this particular team that could bear fruit later, e.g. Carol and Tony (remember Civil War II?), Vision and Wanda (exes, uh oh!), Sam and TChalla (they beefin!). MacKay tends to have a light touch in his comics, so I expect a similar tone for a lot of it. But this issue is also a good showcase for artist C.F. Villa (recently of X-Men and MacKays Black Cat), who delivers rather solid superhero art that always looks good on the page with Federico Blees colors. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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10
To be an avenger means something again.
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New creative team, new team at field and new direction. At first sight it was only simple introduction of new team, but i feeled something special. Every member got some problem and be a part of Avengers is maybe some kind of solution. Really recommend for new readers. Cliffhanger is directly connected with issue Timeless 2022.
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This is what The Avengers is all about.
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Finally a decent Avengers book
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Great Start! After reading Timeless #1 I wasn't sure where it was fitting into this issue but it all makes sense by the end and I loved it. Jed Mackay knocked it out of the park with this ish. How he went back and forth showing the present battle the Avengers were having to 7 days ago Captain Marvel persuading this avenger, present day battle, 6 days ago etc. At first it was a little jarring but once I got into the rhythm of the story I couldn't drop the ish. I love the "Were called the Avengers as a warning to ourselves of what we can lose." Each small introduction to each Avenger was a nice slice of what they will be like during this run and I really like what is on offer here. I don't feel the need to read anything previo more
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9.5
Re-read Timeless (2022) before this issue, and I'm completely hooked on this story. Jed Mackay continues to be one of the best writers at Marvel currently, and nothing changes with his Avengers run. To the art, action, and story setup, I loved every minute and can't wait for more.
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9.0
It's Jed MacKay, I knew he wouldn't disappoint. But this was a really strong start. I quit Aaron's Avengers after it started to become too non-sensical, so this was a great starting point.
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9.0
This was a fantastic start. MacKay nails the characters here, especially Carol, which is clearly a challenge for a lot of writers. After the mind-numbingly huge Avengers Assemble event, I'm glad this issue takes its time introducing all the characters and giving them their moments. It's so refreshing. On top of that, as someone who reads a lot of Marvel comics, it's nice to see the current status quos of these characters reflected in this book. So often, Aaron's run would ignore what was happening elsewhere in the universe. It's nice to read a top shelf book that embraces the universe it's representing. MacKay is fast becoming one of the best writers Marvel has, and this issue shows he's not even close to slipping. JOIN THE DISCORD: http more
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9.0
I kind of want to give this a 10 just because it's nice to enjoy reading Avengers again. Great first issue! The art was good, the set up was good and the team is pretty good. I really like having Wanda and Vision back in Avengers, it's been way too long since they've been on the team. I do hope they squeeze in some lesser used Avengers into the team eventually. I like to see Simon Williams back, or even Black Knight. Team books like this are great for balancing the popular regulars like Thor and Iron Man, with some lesser known great characters.
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9.0
This was amazing. Everything in this issue is really good, not perfect, but really really good. The characters, the fight scenes, the characterization... Everything! Cant wait to see where this goes.
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9.0
Very good intro to the team- just what a #1 book should be. MacKay mostly hits the voices of the characters, excelling at writing team leader, Carol Danvers. Art is good but I wish it was a little clearer and more colorful at times.
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9.0
Jed MacKay continues to be one of the best current writers today with this great team-building issue. I was expecting either Tony or Sam to be the leader of the team, but I'm very happy it's Carol. Plus, she's written very well here which makes it all the better. Referencing something that was mentioned in another user's review of this issue, I enjoyed seeing Carol check in with every member of the new team and including acknowledgement of their current situations. Plus, I totally forgot about last year's Timeless issue, so it was super cool to see Kang on the final page. I've been enjoying MacKay's Moon Knight and Doctor Strange runs so far, so I'm hoping this maintains the same kind of quality. So far, it's lived up to the hype.
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9.0
After the infuriatingly self-contained previous volume, this issue's thorough respect for all its characters' current continuity is a delight. Also delightful is the characterization all around, particularly with Carol. I'm getting a little tired of Kelly Thompson's Captain Marvel as it winds down; Jed MacKay's spin on the character is the perfect fresh take. Carol being sensitive and thoughtful but also quick-witted and commanding? Hell yeah. The storytelling within the issue is only a little shy of perfect. The art isn't truly distinctive, but it's highly refined and (mostly) clear. The fight du jour isn't memorable, but the exquisite way it's cross-cut with Carol's recruiting drive enhances both storylines. It's even funny, with more
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8.5
Finally the Avengers have been freed from clutches of Jason Aaron! Great first issue and so good to be able to read the Avengers again. Jed MacKay has a solid track record and so far seems to be the perfect fit for the book. Really looking forward to seeing where this story goes and what else he's got in store.
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8.5
New times for the Avengers and a new time for Carol. The new volume of the avengers lives with a new team, which despite being well-known faces, are characters from different areas. We have a millionaire, ex-king, god, witch, android, soldier and the most powerful woman in the world to command them. This edition presents itself as an introduction, you see this team being recruited and already see it in action, where we can see that Carol was successful in recruiting this team as it fills all the gaps that a superhero team needs. The villain has no purpose or depth in this edition, especially because he only serves as an introduction to the team. However, the consequences of their battle lead to what could be the initial plot of this more
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8.0
this was a very solid issue. I liked how this is going, and for once I like Carol Danvers. I think anyone would enjoy this. Hopefully this is a better run than Jason Aaron
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8.0
There was a lot about this issue that I liked. I liked the pacing. The action scenes tied together with the recruitment scenes was great. By doing this, we didn't get just a recruitment issue. Carol actually acted like a thinking, caring leader, as opposed to what were getting in the feminist movement that Kelly Thompson's run transformed into. I understand why Cap America can't be on the team - it's like having Storm and Cyclops on the same team - they would step on each other's toes for leadership. (Cap would end up coming out on top and diminishing Carol.) However, his presence is missed on an Avenger title - Carol will never replace Cap. I also am not a fan of Falcon Cap (that movie is going to tank) I prefer him as Falcon. Steve is bac more
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8.0
It's head and shoulders better than...no, I'm not that person what's done is done...this is decent. Not Thomas, not Busiek, not Stern but a solid start.
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8.0
This is primarily about the gathering of the new team. The battle with Terminus is secondary & provides a fix for those craving action.
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7.5
Not much action in this issue. Basically, it's about Captain Marvel putting together a new Avenger team. However, I do trust McKay to bring some fresh ideas in upcoming issues.
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7.5
Not much meat here, mostly meeting the team and understanding their dynamics
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7.5
It's fine. I still can't stand Wanda tho, and I don't get why she's still around as a character.
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7.5
We have seen this type of intro 100 times. Art is clean and very fitting. I like what we started here.
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7.5
Art: 3.5/5 Story: 4/5 Total: 7.5/10
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The dialogue was distracting at times.
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This comic falls into a familiar trap: the clichéd team assembly introduction. From the start, it feels like a tired retread of every "let's get the team together" storyline you've seen before. There's nothing new or exciting about how the characters are introduced, and the pacing drags as it checks off all the predictable boxes. The comic spends too much time on these setup elements, making it feel like a chore to get through rather than an engaging start to a new adventure. While the artwork might be visually appealing, and there may be a few character moments that shine, these positives aren't enough to overcome the "been there, done that" feeling that permeates the story. If you're looking for something fresh or innovative in the more
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