First Look: AVENGERS #1

That art looks incredible. I might pick this up actually. I've been looking for a good Avengers title. I really loved Hickman on Fantastic Four. Hope he delivers here.

Who are they fighting?

Marvel NOW! will bankrupt me. I haven't seen a bad looking title yet

Jerome Opeña is, by far, the best artist in Marvel right now (and maybe in the whole comic business)

Amazing art!

This is breathtaking work, I can't wait till this series starts!

Hold onto your hats folks ... Marvel's got a real A-list artist one board.

That is one talented professional.

Looks so good. Can't wait.

Art is GREAT

@Miss_Garrick said:

@shackle said:

Some of you just don't get it yet. The comics are taking a back seat to the movies and other mediums now, because that's were the money is. So the comics will follow the movies, not the other way around. You might as well take your whining about the lineups and rosters and shove it. The movies lead in Marvel Now land, the comics follow. If it makes you feel better to throw a fit, knock yourselves out, but it's not going to change anything as long as the movies are raking in money hand over fist, and they are probably still going to be profitable for the next decade. Be happy that Marvel is going this route; the movies, video games, and other mediums are what is keeping comics alive.

You're right.

The thing that really bugs me is since Marvel is just copying their movies, certain members of the Avengers that weren't in the movies are being totally ignored. I don't want Black Widow, I want Wasp and Scarlet! I don't want Haweye, I want Vision!

you both have right!!

@Or35ti said:

Marvel NOW! will bankrupt me. I haven't seen a bad looking title yet

This.

looks like marvel is gearing up to make thor look weak and pathetic yet again. at least the art is good.

Stunning art, can't wait to see the finnished book

Wow! The artwork really does look amazing. Yet another title to add too my ever-growing wish-list.

This is only a 1/3 of Hickman's roster, great start IMO.

Jerome is a GOD i love his art..

Sweet semen of baby jesus!!!! the art is unbelievable!

Really would not mind buying as is....

I will definitely pick this piece of art ! Hope the color will follow...

*jaw drops*

Wow. That is...wow.

Definitely picking this up.

jerome opena's work on x-force is equally as stunning. remender and opena's run on the dark angel saga will go down as dare i say...? one of the all-time greatest X title runs ever.

Good Lord that is a talented individual. Awesome.

Man, I can't wait til it comes out! Stunning art!

@Decept-O said:

Does he use models for his art? The realism in the details and faces are exceptional, not to mention the shading and backgrounds, proportions, everything, just stunning.

Its incredible but I hope it is original and not photo tracing. Either it is so good that it makes me think it or...but I hope not.

I don't know his process but I highly doubt he's tracing. Tracing tends to produce flat and lifeless images. Whether he's using models or just has an internalized sense of the figure is debatable. If you study the stuff enough, you can produce lifelike figures in space out of your head. The stuff that really impresses me is Iron Man's armor, keeping that stuff consistent and detailed is tricky. He is making stuff up though. Look at the hands, they're too perfect, or heightened for dramatic effect... this isn't a detraction, it's what style is about, beyond technique. One of the things I love about Opena is that his characters have distinctive faces. here I would not be surprised if he has models... or at least a specific face he refers to, either internally or externally for each character.

The dude is a beast, but everything here is humanly possible, and better for it.

@stambo42: I have to think he may be using models, possibly, and that is understandable and cool. Alex Ross does that quite a bit. This artist is just really good and the fact he is making me think otherwise is a testament to his talent. I regret implying anything negative, I am just really impressed.

Hickman and Opena! Shut up and take my money already!

So the first story arc is............. exactly the same plot as the movie? good to know. just buying the movie would cost me less money.

I just realized that Opena is staying on for 3 issues, and then Kubert takes over duties at #4... please let OPENA STAY LONGERR!!! :-(