The Avengers # 1 - "The Coming of the Avengers"

Back in the early 60s, Marvel had a great cast of characters that it wanted to bring together in a supergroup to compete against teams like the justice league. Avengers #1 does exactly that by bringing Thor, Iron Man, Ant Man, Wasp and the Hulk together to fight the menace of Loki, god of mischief. I really like the way these characters interact with each other but they seem a little immature and vain at first glance. In reading this issue you would think that these characters are way too different to come together and work as a team. The hulk just wants to be alone and I have never figured out why he wanted to be a part of the avengers in the first place other than the chance to strike a blow at Loki. Thor really seemed out of place on this team being from Asgard and all, I would think he would rather hang out with his powerful godhood friends rather than with mere mortals with everyday problems. Ant Man and Wasp seem a little over their heads on such a superpowered team and the Wasp comes off looking a little empty headed making flirtatious comments throughout the whole story. Iron Man was the one member who truly seemed at home with such a superpowered team. His aromor and gadgets look primitive but his character even back then had alot of potential. The characters pictured on the front cover eventually succeded in forming a super team and I have enjoyed the Avengers ever since. Reading this issue gives you a sense of history and it makes you realize how far these characters have come in the marvel universe. Long live the Avengers!!