Avengers (2016-2018) #1

Avengers (2016) (Single Issues)

by Mark Waid, Alex Ross (Cover Art), Mike Del Mundo (Artist)

The time has come! Their ranks shattered by Civil War, their spirits weighted down by a toll both personal and spiritual, Earth's Mightiest Heroes must find the resolve to stand united one final time against their greatest foe! Captain America! Thor! The Vision! The Wasp! Spider-Man! Hercules! When the dust settles, not a one of these valiant heroes will make it to the final page alive! This is KANG WAR ONE!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Superheroes, Comic Book

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 2, 2016

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Alistair Baptista · Rating 4 out of 5]

They say you don’t choose whom you fall in love with, and I wanted terribly to hate on the re-launched Avengers title just because I was so saturated with the oversaturation of Avengerism and Marvel in general pop culture. But then I read this comic.

Despite the ugly Marvel NOW! branding on the cover, this book is pretty dope. My first impression was that they needed to drop the ‘W’ from the brand because Marvel really has turned into one of those embodiments of human greed. Okay, so it's not the worst thing out there, but holy fuck, do they piss me off sometimes. Like for instance on the cover of this book. Why in the blue fuck is Wasp so camouflaged? At first glance, I clocked the wings, but her face almost doubles as a warped bit of Vision’s abdomen. And don’t get me started on Hercules’ pose. Yes, Hercules is part of the Avengers now. Yay? I can’t decide. What I do know is that I think I’ve had enough of these Alex Ross covers. We get it dude, you’re talented “af,” but Marvel’s watered down your epic cache with the volume of Ross covers across some of it’s more prominent titles. I was, however, solaced in the knowledge that Mark Waid was steering the good ship Avengers.

Having Waid on the creative team is like having Kobe Bryant in your corner when you play ball against your buddies - a sure thing. And quite early on in the book Waid highlights his comic heavyweight status with an old Avengers combo, upgraded for the new cast. When you’re talking about what is arguably Marvel Comics’ hottest superhero team right now, it only made sense to have superstar talents producing the book. Waid’s words gave the art team of Mike del Mundo and Marco D’alfonso plenty to expand on, but their treatment of Peter Parker’s image didn’t do it for me. We are pretty much given the Peter Parker of his high school years, instead of the seasoned photojournalist who can’t catch a break. His goof-in-a-business-suit routine jelled with his persona, which is something I love-hated about this book. It’s infinitely better than the suave, composed and arrogant Tony Stark (in the role of Avengers financial patron). The turd-like design of the Quinjet, meanwhile, ought to have been given a re-working if deadlines permitted it.

As I turned the pages, I realised I was heading down appreciation avenue despite my expectations. I’m in the ”Marvel? –meh!” stage of comic book appreciation and awareness, but the way this story was told, and the arrangement of the eerie ending panels just made me realise that when in the presence of giants, always watch your step! This book deserves all the #respect and accolades it gets, because this is pretty faultless…at least for a Marvel comic.

[Casey Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just did not get into this. I'm not up to date on all the characters. But I'm not sure I even care to be. And I really, really disliked the art. Everyone just looked...blurry and ugly. I kept cleaning my glasses and rubbing my eyes, thinking it was me.

[Solace Winter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really didn't like the art. At all. And the story was not that great. But I love all of the characters, so at least there was that.

[Mr. Cody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vision making morally questionable decisions? 4 stars!!

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kang's just vibing

[Justin Hardin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Starting off with a BANG! HOLY CRAP! Can't say due to spoilers but Holy crap!!

[Norrin Shearer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really fun introduction to the team. An Avengers lineup with Spider-Man is a must read for me. Also, Kang time shenanigans are always a hoot so I'm excited for what's to come!

[Boscderoures · Rating 4 out of 5]

La història pinta bé però no tinc massa clar si el dibuix m'agrada.

[Siona Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't know what it is, but non-X-Men Marvel titles just don't have a lot of interest for me. I liked this until Krang showed up and then it just kinda got boring. I dunno, maybe I should just only get Marvel titles about people I know I like already lol

[Nico Raymond · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a pretty lackluster start on the All-New All-Different launch, Waid has found his footing with the best parts of the last series, character disfunction and classic Avengers moments. Mike DelMundo's art is absolutely gorgeous and it's worth reading for that alone.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

The art work is...I don't know, weird and I don't find it appealing.

[Arsnoctis]

Letto nell'edizione italiana di Panini Comics contenuto in: Avengers n.1 (i Vendicatori 76).
Ne ho scritto insieme alle altre novità Marvel -pubblicate a giugno'17- sul mio blog.

[Vendea]

I don't think I liked the art style.