As overjoyed as I was to hear that Rick Remender will be the permanent writer on Secret Avengers (starting February), some of that joy was sucked away when I saw the new roster and more importantly their new leader.

Members

While I’m more than willing to be proven wrong about this roster, at the moment I can’t help but feel that the inclusion of Captain Britain, Hammond Torch(?) and Hank Pym (another science guy?) deviate a bit too far from the kind of characters that should be in a “black ops” unit, not that they all have to be (ex) soldiers/warriors mind you……or be dressed in dark colors.

Hank Pym would work imo if he was still the Wasp but a Giant Man doesn't really fit (imo) and I'm not convinced a "human torch" does either....but I could be wrong.

Venom is okay I guess but Black Panther would have been more ideal, Vision would have been great as well (if the Acuna covers are true).

Leader

I understand why Marvel/Remender put Hawkeye on the team (Black Widow) but I just don’t like the idea of him as their leader. I’m sure he has the leadership qualities, he did lead the Thunderbolts at one point (right?)

My real problem with this decision is more about who wasn’t chosen.

Why oh why didn’t they choose Mockingbird?

After what Jim McCann did with her character (in Avengers: The Reunion & Hawkeye & Mockingbird), Secret Avengers would be the PERFECT book for Bobby to spread her wings and live up to her potential as the “world’s most dangerous super spy” which she really isn’t doing in New Avengers. I don’t know what future plans Bendis has for her but I don’t think it could beat Bobby getting back in the spy game as leader of a black ops Avengers squad. She’d feel right at home ^_^

Regardless of her current (super soldier) state, Bobby as leader is a better fit all around IMO. No offense Hawkeye.

So what do you think of the new Secret Avengers?

As overjoyed as I was to hear that Rick Remender will be the permanent writer on Secret Avengers (starting February), some of that joy was sucked away when I saw the new roster and more importantly their new leader.

Members

While I’m more than willing to be proven wrong about this roster, at the moment I can’t help but feel that the inclusion of Captain Britain, Hammond Torch(?) and Hank Pym (another science guy?) deviate a bit too far from the kind of characters that should be in a “black ops” unit, not that they all have to be (ex) soldiers/warriors mind you……or be dressed in dark colors.

Hank Pym would work imo if he was still the Wasp but a Giant Man doesn't really fit (imo) and I'm not convinced a "human torch" does either....but I could be wrong.

Venom is okay I guess but Black Panther would have been more ideal, Vision would have been great as well (if the Acuna covers are true).

 First off the Secret Avengers are an espionage group not "Black Ops" 

Hank is incredible scientist who clearly outclasses Beast, he probably wont even have to leave the lab. Captain Britain and Jim Hammond are much needed powerhouses

Leader

I understand why Marvel/Remender put Hawkeye on the team (Black Widow) but I just don’t like the idea of him as their leader. I’m sure he has the leadership qualities, he did lead the Thunderbolts at one point (right?)

My real problem with this decision is more about who wasn’t chosen.

Why oh why didn’t they choose Mockingbird?

After what Jim McCann did with her character (in Avengers: The Reunion & Hawkeye & Mockingbird), Secret Avengers would be the PERFECT book for Bobby to spread her wings and live up to her potential as the “world’s most dangerous super spy” which she really isn’t doing in New Avengers. I don’t know what future plans Bendis has for her but I don’t think it could beat Bobby getting back in the spy game as leader of a black ops Avengers squad. She’d feel right at home ^_^

Regardless of her current (super soldier) state, Bobby as leader is a better fit all around IMO. No offense Hawkeye.

So what do you think of the new Secret Avengers?

@Avenging-X-Bolt: Hmmm forgot about the West Coast Avengers. I guess I would just find Mockingbird as leader more interesting than Hawkeye. With all the effort Marvel put in to bringing her back why not give her more opportunities to be a more prominent character in the Marvel U? Hawkeye's already got Avengers Solo and Ultimate Hawkeye....and UMvC3....and the movie. And wouldn't the fact that she doesn't have close ties to Steve Rogers make her a better person for the job, ya know considering the nature of this group? The less ties to Steve the better right?

@Avenging-X-Bolt: Hmmm forgot about the West Coast Avengers. I guess I would just find Mockingbird as leader more interesting than Hawkeye. With all the effort Marvel put in to bringing her back why not give her more opportunities to be a more prominent character in the Marvel U? Hawkeye's already got Avengers Solo and Ultimate Hawkeye....and UMvC3....and the movie. And wouldn't the fact that she doesn't have close ties to Steve Rogers make her a better person for the job, ya know considering the nature of this group? The less ties to Steve the better right?

So Steve Rogers isn't leading them anymore???

So Steve Rogers isn't leading them anymore???

@Avenging-X-Bolt: Sweet!!! I hope we don't see an end to the Steve Rogers: Super Soldier uniform. I thought that uniform was awesome and really enjoyed the "Steve Rogers: Super Soldier" limited run.

@Avenging-X-Bolt: Sweet!!! I hope we don't see an end to the Steve Rogers: Super Soldier uniform. I thought that uniform was awesome and really enjoyed the "Steve Rogers: Super Soldier" limited run.

@Avenging-X-Bolt: Although I like him as Captain America, I will miss that uniform. At least I have the tee shirt!!! :D Sorry, I'm not up to date on Captain America. I've been really busy with college and haven't had the time to stay current. :D

It is good to have him back as the leader of The Avengers though.