The Avengers were reformed by writer Kurt Busiek and George Perez soon after. Busiek had recently written the Marvel universe historical epic, Marvels, while George Perez was well-regarded as an Avengers mainstay and their collaborative work was a major hit with Avengers fans. The team was composed of classic members chosen from various decades as well as introducing new members like Justice, Firestar, and Triathalon. The series focused heavily on Carol Danvers, the former Ms. Marvel who adopted the name Warbird, simultaneously establishing her power and desire to prove herself, but also a dangerous drinking problem. Meanwhile, a love triangle formed as Scarlet Witch found herself estranged from her former husband. With Vision now shunning his humanity, Scarlet Witch finds comfort in the miraculous return of Wonder Man.
Following Kurt Buseik's departure, the series was written by Geoff Johns who established the Avengers Mansion as sovereign soil with a United Nations charter. Johns keeps a serious tone on the drama and politics of their position, but there is also a lot of colorful character interaction. Unfortunately, Johns left the title prematurely over creative difference with the editorial department and began an exclusive contract at DC comics. |
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Captain America Iron Man Thor Hawkeye Quicksilver Scarlet Witch Vision Wonder Man Warbird Firestar Justice VILLAINS Morgan la Fey Ultron |
Collected Editions
Avengers Assemble - Vol. 1
The Avengers #1–11, Annual 1998, Iron Man #7, Captain America #8, Quicksilver #10 Paperback |
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Avengers Assemble - Vol. 2
The Avengers #0, 12–23, Annual 1999, Avengers: Rough Cut Paperback |
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Avengers Assemble - Vol. 3
The Avengers #24-34, Annual 2000, Thunderbolts #42-44 Paperback |
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Avengers Assemble - Vol. 4
The Avengers #35-44, Annual 2001, Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet, Maximum Security #1-3 Paperback |
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Avengers Assemble - Vol. 5
The Avengers #45-56, Avengers: The Ultron Imperative Paperback |
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Avengers: The Complete Collection by Geoff Johns - Vol. 1
The Avengers #57-63, Vision #1-4, Thor #58, Iron Man #62 Paperback |
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Avengers: The Complete Collection by Geoff Johns - Vol. 2
The Avengers #64-76 Paperback |
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