In the Marvel Universe , when a supervillain come along that ’s just too muscular for any one hero sandwich to take on alone , it ’s clock time to send in the Avengers !
Since the ’ sixty , the Avengers squad has undergone legion change . So many that their rotating roll has become a trademark of the team . Butnot all Avengers are create equal . While some might have powers that make them vastly superior in a fight , it takes a pot more than muscular tissue and energy eruption to get recognized on a squad filled with the elite of the superhero world .
So who is the greatest Avengers reference ? From Iron Man to Captain Britain , here is our list of the 50 greatest Avengers of all clip !
50. Black Knight (Dane Whitman)
Though Dane Whitman made his introduction inThe Avengers#47 , it take roughly 20 years before he ’d become a gist member of the team . In fact , he appears in faithful to 100 issues during the late ’ 80s and other ’ 90 . Plus , Whitman serves as the primary focus of a 32 - issue arc that focus around his relationship with the Eternal Sersi and other - dimensional villain Proctor .
Unlike his uncle — the former Black Knight and opposition of the Avengers — Whitman remains an friend and member of the Avengers until his going for Malibu Comics as the leader of theUltraforcein 1995 . Whitman has yet to riposte the Avengers but leave his story with the team , it would n’t surprise us if he made his rejoinder . Especially consideringKit Harringtonwill play him in the upcomingEternalsmovie .
49. Daredevil
Matt Murdockmade his debut inDaredevil#1 . However , Murdock did n’t truly earn mainstream respect and popularity until asterisk inMarvel ’s Daredevilon Netflix . The less said about the 2003 Ben Affleck movie , the better .
broadly speaking , buff of Daredevil affiliate him with theDefenders . But he did join the Avengers for a brief prison term . After accepting an invitation from Luke Cage and Jessica Jones , Daredevil joins theNew Avengers . He stays with the team for 18 payoff , which run from the fall of 2011 to the wintertime of 2013 .
48. Iron Fist
Making his debut inMarvel Premiere#15,Danny Randis a master of martial arts . commit with the secret force known as the Iron Fist , Rand can sharpen and channel his ki to use as a artillery .
47. Human Torch
As a constitute member of theFantastic Four , Johnny Stormreceived his powers after being bombarded by cosmic beam of light . These rays allowed Johnny to cover his intact body in fire . Although Johnny usually sticks with the Fantastic Four , he has joined the Avengers on multiple occasions .
During the issue ofSecret Invasion , Johnny and his sister Sue Storm join forces with the Secret Avengers , a black - ops interlingual rendition of the Avengers led by Steve Rogers . In 2015 , Johnny joins Captain America ’s newly formedAvengers Unity Squad . Their exploits are depicted in theUncanny Avengersseries .
46. Ares
barrack by a Grecian god of the same name , Areswas ab initio introduced as an resister inThor#129 . However , in 2006 , Ares became more of an anti - hero , which inevitably led to him joining forces with the Avengers .
45. Mantis
In 1973 , Mantis made her first appearance back inThe Avengers#112 . However , she did n’t become a household name until she was featured inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 . Over the geezerhood , Mantis has been a member of both the Avengers andWest Coast Avengers .
44. Valkyrie
make her debut inThe Avenger#83,Valkyriefound her agency as a member of the Defenders .
In 2010 , Valkyrie became a founding extremity of the Secret Avengers . While she is nowhere nigh as herculean as Thor , Valkyrie is without a dubiety one of the most grave warrior to ever join the Avengers .
43. Captain Britain
stool his debut inCaptain Britain#1,Brian Braddockbecame Captain Britain after receiving the Amulet of Right from Merlyn . Although it took him time to get used to the idea of being a superhero and leader of the Captain Britain Corps , Braddock eventually adopt his new obligation .
After wait on a group meeting with Steve Rogers and MI13 , Captain Britain joined the Avengers . Years subsequently , Braddock would join the Secret Avengers . However , like the first sentence around , Captain Britain had to leave to fight off the descendent , a race of human - like golem .
42. Storm
WhileStormmay be have sex for long tenure on the X - Men , she link the Avengers on one occasion .
During a point when the Avengers were shorthanded and looking for some military recruit , Black Panther recommended Storm . She officially join the squad inAvengers Vol . 4#19 .
Storm took part in various military mission before leave the team duringAvengers vs. X Men . deciding to fight alongside her fellow variation . With Storm and Black Panther now on opposite sides of the coin , their marriage began to fall apart . This lead to the two getting a divorce afterAvenger vs. hug drug - Men .
41. Invisible Woman
Sue Stormmade her launching inFantastic Four#1 . While she ’s most usually associated with the Fantastic Four , Sue has been a member of the Avengers on legion occasions .
When her sonFranklinwas captured , the Avengers aid Reed and Sue deliver him . With the Avengers forgetful - staff and filled with gratitude , Sue and Reed remained with the team for numerous missions before once again repay to the Fantastic Four .
40. Havok
Initially introduced inUncanny X - Men#54,Havokis most commonly associated with the X - Men and X - Force . But during the event ofAvengers vs. X - human , Havok surprisingly sides with the Avengers rather than his former X - Men mate and more significantly , his brother Cyclops .
In 2012 , Marvel premise the Uncanny Avengers , a new forge team that Captain America wanted Havok to direct . Although he had his doubtfulness , Havok accept the perspective . He would head the Uncanny Avengers on countless missions , prove himself to be a suitable and rate Avenger .
39. Sentry
After gaining the power of a million exploding Dominicus from drink in an unknown glow blood serum , Robert Reynoldswas transform into Sentry . Sentry is Marvel ’s light-haired - haired adaptation of Superman , only with a lot more emotional luggage . First appear inThe Sentry#1 , Sentry finally made a name for himself as a appendage of the New Avengers and later The Mighty Avengers .
Due to his unimaginable strength , Sentry has been a somebody of interest for the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. since his initiation . They fear that under the wrong circumstances , Sentry could loose a stage of destruction similar to that of Scarlet Witch .
38. Shang-Chi
Often referred to as the “ Master of Kung Fu”,Shang - Chiis one of the greatest martial artist on the planet . In addition to being an elite martial creative person , Shang - Chi happens to be an expert with various weapons from the nunchaku to the Jian . On top of all that , Shang - Chi gains the ability to reduplicate into countless versions of himself after being discover to cosmic irradiation .
37. U.S. Agent
First introduced as the exceedingly high-risk Super - Patriot inCaptain America#323 , John Walker was initially intended to be a rival of Captain America . However , in issue 333 , Walker was reintroduced as the new Captain America , temporarily replacing Steve Rogers while he took a faulting . Though he looked alike to Rogers , Walker was a much darker individual , a caliber that often led to friction among his fellow teammates .
As luck would have it , byCaptain America#354 , Walker undergo another service . He was commit a much darker design and a new name in U.S. Agent . Soon after , Walker was added to the West Coast Avengers . However , he was only there to keep an middle on the team and account back to the government .
36. Mockingbird
Barbara Morsewas first introduced inAstonishing Tales#6 as a extremely trained S.H.I.E.L.D. agentive role and sidekick of Ka - Zar . However , it was n’t until her involvement in theMarvel Team - Upseries that Morse began using the Mockingbird alias . While Morse has no real superpowers , her extensive training in both handwriting - to - hand scrap and arms made her a worthful member of the Avengers .
During the formation of West Coast Avengers , several Avengers include Mockingbird left to join the new squad . Unfortunately , she would leave to join the novel team because of her complicated family relationship with Hawkeye .
35. Jessica Jones
Much like the other Defenders , Jessica Jones ’ popularity has grown significantly since the release ofMarvel ’s Jessica Joneson Netflix . First introduced inAlias#1,Joneswent from being a private police detective to joining the New Avengers .
While a member of the New Avengers , Jessica and Luke Cage had a child together . Although she was forced to take a leave of absence , Jones remained a substance member of the series .
34. Sunspot
After disbanding a nefarious company known as theAdvanced Idea Mechanics , Sunspot re - branded the constitution the Avengers Idea Mechanics and charter numerous superheroes . Most notably Hawkeye , Songbird , Squirrel Girl , and White Tiger .
33. Mister Fantastic
Well known as the founding father of the Fantastic Four , Reed Richardsmade his introduction inThe rattling Four#1 . Over the years , Reed has spent time as a penis of the Defenders , Illuminati , Future Foundation , Avengers , and , of course , the Fantastic Four .
Shortly after Sue and Reed ’s retreat from the Fantastic Four , their son Franklin was captured during a demonic invasion . To save him , Reed and his wife team up with the Avengers . The union was short - lived as the couple left after only a few missionary post . Although Reed ’s unfitness to follow Captain America ’s lead was the primary reason for his and Sue ’s departure , both sides remained well-disposed and often called upon each other when need .
32. Namor
ConsideringNamormade his debut in 1939 , it should n’t follow as a surprisal to see the Sub - Mariner on our listing of the corking Avengers of all time . As one of Marvel ’s oldest heroes , Namor has been associated with both the Avengers and New Avengers over the eld .
However , Namor ’s primary loyalty is to Atlantis . That ’s why he presently opposes the Avengers with theDefenders of the Deep .
31. Moon Knight
Much like Batman , Moon Knighttends to be too trigger-happy and prefers to act alone . This cook his allegiance to the Avengers slenderly surprising . However , give the sheer power of his power , expensive gadgets , and extensive education , Moon Knight is an ideal candidate for the Avengers .
At the postulation of Captain America , Moon Knight joined the Secret Avengers . This team consisted of Steve Rogers , War Machine , Valkyrie , Beast , Nova , and Ant - Man .
30. Red Hulk
GeneralThaddeus “ Thunderbolt ” Ross , a.k.a . Red Hulk , made his debut inThe Incredible Hulk#1 . Although he begin as an opposition , Captain America feel there was still good in him and requested that he fall in the Avengers . Interestingly enough , General Ross did n’t become the Red Hulk until 2008 .
It might seem strange to see the Red Hulk on a tilt discourse the smashing Avengers . But when you consider that he can accomplish greater strengths than Hulk , besting him and other Avengers on several occasions , it ca n’t bruise to have another superpowered “ giant ” on the squad . Unlike Bruce Banner , when General Ross transform , he maintain his brilliant psyche . Thus , making him the staring combination of brains and brawniness .
29. Spectrum
Monica Rambeauhas go by various alias over the years . First , as Captain Marvel when she made her debut inThe Amazing Spider - Man Annual#16 . She afterward appeared under the code names Photon inAvengers Unplugged#5 and Pulsar inNew Thunderbolts#9 . For this list , we ’re highlight Rambeau ’s current alias as Spectrum .
Spectrum gained her ability after being expose to extra - dimensional Energy Department . This take into account her to manipulate the electromagnetic spectrum . She joined the Avengers to better realise her abilities and even replaced Wasp as the team leader .
28. Quasar (Wendell Vaughn)
Introduced inIncredible Hulk#234,Wendell Vaughnwas once a running - of - the - mill S.H.I.E.L.D. factor before set on the Quantum Bands . However , he would be appointed Protector of the Universe by Eon , a cosmic entity and creator of the Quantum Bands .
With the ability to tapdance into the Quantum Zone , Quasar is up to of controlling all forms of energy . Similar to DC ’s Green Lantern , he can use energy to create power theatre , armor , and weapons . The set also leave Vaughn to fly , teleport into the Quantum Zone , and commune via radio waves .
As a recollective time lover of the Avengers , Quasar was honored when Captain America personally invited him to join . As part of the team , he would go onto fight with them in theKree / Shi’ar War . Unfortunately , Quasar ’s obligation as the Protector of the Universe would limit his affair thereafter .
27. The Thing
Most normally associate as the hot - headed muscle of the Fantastic Four , The Thinghas agitate alongside the Avengers on numerous juncture . Most notably , duringAvengers vs. X - Menand as a appendage of Luke Cage ’s New Avengers .
During The Thing ’s time as an Avenger , he andEdwin Jarvisregularly hold poker plot . These were often attended by the likes of Wolverine , Doctor Strange , Beast and Nick Fury .
26. Agent Venom
Agent Venommight not have wanted to link the Avengers initially . But when faced with give up the symbiote or joining the team , Flash Thompson did what he had to do . His dependency to the symbiote superseded all , create him one of the large wildcards ever granted rank to the Avengers , but Captain America felt he was redeemable .
25. Doctor Strange
Doctor Strangemade his first show inStrange Tales#110 as a once indue surgeon whose hands were damage in a ugly car chance event . In his hunt for help , Strange set up a temple in which he take on the Ancient One . Not only did the Ancient One heal Stange but choose him to become the next Sorcerer Supreme of Earth .
In the early days , Doctor Strange act as a special adviser to Avengers . He would as oppose alongside them from metre - to - time , much like in the MCU .
After the end ofCivil War , Strange fall in the New Avengers . He would remain with them for a few missions before leave in fear that he had been using too much moody energy . Although , in dependable comical book manner , Strange has returned to support the squad on various occasions .
24. Wonder Man (Simon Williams)
Wonder Manmight be a controversial plectrum . But as a institute member of the West Coast Avengers , he was more than suitable of inclusion .
Simon Williams made his debut as an resister of Tony Stark . However , after being reborn , Wonder Man swap sides and joined the Avengers . He also became quite undecomposed friends with both Beast and Vision .
Wonder Man get a major climb thanks toBaron Zemoturning him into a being of pure ionic free energy . The transmutation gave Williams a exchangeable metier to that of Sentry , along with the power to move and react at high speeds . Plus , as a result of his ionic body , Williams ’ is incapable of fatigue and has superhuman good sense .
23. Hercules
For some , Hercules might be nothing more than the Logos of Zeus . But when it comes to Marvel lore , he is without inquiry one of the strongest Avengers of all - time .
Hercules was first bring out to Earth ’s Mightiest Heroes after being forced to assail the squad by theEnchantress . After Hawkeye successfully snapped him out of the trance , Hercules join the squad and the rest is story .
22. Luke Cage
Well known for his affiliation with the Defenders , Luke Cagehas been a pivotal member of the New Avengers since his addition in 2005 . Since then , Cage has been sport in legion Avengers storylines .
Luke Cage also spearhead theThunderbolts , a team consisting primarily of reformed bad Guy that filled in for the Avengers following the annihilating events of the Onslaught crossing over .
21. Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes)
First introduced as Captain America ’s crony inCaptain America Comics#1,Bucky Barneshas spent fourth dimension both leading and opposing the Avengers .
20. Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)
Although she was only created to avoid someone else trademark the Spider - Woman name , Jessica Drewhas become so much more than that . First appearing inMarvel Spotlight#32 , Spider - Woman spend the absolute majority of her early years being brainwash and try out on by H.Y.D.R.A. After being order to vote down Nick Fury , the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. , Jessica realized that she was fighting for the wrong side and flee .
19. War Machine
WhileJames Rhodesmade his unveiling inIron Man#118 , it was n’t until 1983 that he would get his 24-hour interval in the Dominicus . With Tony Stark struggling with alcoholism , Rhodes temporarily became Iron Man . Rhodes did such an prominent job that he was granted rank with the Avengers .
After the apparent death of Tony Stark , Rhodes inherited Stark Enterprises . This led to the structure of the iconic War Machine armor . When Tony yield , Rhodes lose mastery of the company but kept the suit , continuing to agitate alongside the Avengers .
18. Quicksilver
Making their first appearance inX - Men#4,Quicksilverand twin babe Scarlet Witch were initially intended to be adversary . However , by 1965 , the two had become even members of the Avengers , taking refuge with the squad follow their departure from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants .
Born Pietro Maximoff , Quicksilver ’s superhuman f number and reaction time made for the double-dyed addition to the Avengers lineup . However , Pietro was difficult to work with , often rebelling and leave the Avengers from time - to - time .
17. Falcon
After the events ofSecret Empire , Wilson would free the title of Captain America to a revitalize Steve Rogers . As a result , taking up the wings of Falcon once again .
16. She-Hulk
A cousin-german of Bruce Banner , Jennifer Walters , a.k.a . She - Hulk made her first appearance inSavage She - Hulk#1 . After receiving a life story - saving blood transfusion from Bruce , the gamma radiation sickness flowing through his lineage permanently alters Jennifer ’s DNA . Thus , transforming her into She - Hulk . Unlike Bruce , Jennifer keep back her mind when she transforms and can even control her excited state .
She - Hulk formally became a extremity of the Avengers in 1982 . While she is n’t as strong as Hulk , she has all-encompassing combat breeding from both Gamora and Captain America , relieve oneself her one of the most skilled members of the Avengers .
15. Beast
While ordinarily associated with the X - Men , Beasthas spent a significant amount of meter as a extremity of the Avengers . After graduating from Xavier Institute , McCoy spend the bulk of his clock time press alongside Earth ’s Mightiest Heroes .
Believe it or not , Beast was initially add to the Avengers because writers enjoyed the character so much . They felt his humor and down - to - earth nature complement the strong personality of Avengers like Thor and Captain America .
14. Scarlet Witch
After years of opposing the Avengers as extremity of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants , Scarlet Witchand Quicksilver conjoin the Avengers to help put an end to Magento ’s little terror .
give the issue ofAvengers dismantle , adding Scarlet Witch to the roster was a enceinte gamble in hindsight . Despite that , she ’s a long - assist member of the squad and was once wed to fellow Avenger , Vision . Not to note the time she revived Wonder Man , Quicksilver , and Hawkeye from the dead .
13. Hulk
Hulkmade his first appearance inThe Incredible Hulk#1 back in 1962 . A twelvemonth later , he would become one of the establish members of the Avengers . In true Hulk fashion , he get out the team after only a few issues , fearing that he ’d never be trusted . Hulk would later rejoin the Avengers at the petition of Captain America in the result - up toAvengers vs. X - mankind .
Interestingly enough , the only rationality the Avengers even formed was that Hulk went on a violent disorder and a team of superheroes was take just to stop him . When it was find that Loki was responsible for , Hulk joined the Avengers .
12. Black Widow
Former Russian spy turned S.H.E.I.L.D. agentive role , Natasha Romanova , a.k.a . Black Widow , made her first appearing inTales of Suspense#52 . Although her tie-up with the Avengers was off and on in the comics , the MCU has pin her as a cardinal member of the Avengers , elevating her status among fans over the past X .
Despite not having superpowers , Natasha is an Olympic - level athlete , an expert in martial arts , and capable of handling any artillery . She was also biotechnologically raise , make her immune to the effects of aging or disease .
11. Wolverine
In increase to his affiliation with the X - Men , Wolverine ’s connection to the Avengers is well known . He serve as a primal appendage of the team from 2005 to his death in 2014 .
Wolverinealso act a polar part inAvengers vs. X - Men . He decide to turn his back on water flea and the XTC - man . Thus , side with the Avengers ’ plan to detain Hope Summers to prevent the Pheonix Force from making her its host .
ab initio , Wolverine joining the Avengers caused quite the splash among fans . Many believed the overexposure would maculate the eccentric . After over a decade on the team , it ’s safe to say Marvel made the ripe call .
10. Black Panther
Black Panther made his mark as the first black superhero in mainstream American comics when he first appeared inFantastic Four#52 in 1966 . T’Challa , as he is know out of costume , is the Martin Luther King Jr. and protector of the technologically advanced land ofWakanda . In summation to being one of the richest mass in the Marvel Universe , T’Challa is a hero of incredible power , morality , and integrity .
However , when it comes to pick out between his duties as an Avenger and his responsibility to the hoi polloi of Wakanda , his loyalty are divide . This point is often made evident by his frequent disappearing and reappearance on the Avengers lineup .
9. Spider-Man
For a long time , there seemed to be an unspoken common law at Marvel thatSpider - Manwould always stay on a solo paladin . Although he ’s temporarily teamed up with other heroes in the past , it was n’t until 2005 that he finally found a full - time spot with the Avengers .
Once on the squad , Spidey ’s playful nature and quick wit seemed like the perfect addition to a squad that ’s often full of more serious - natured and less fun - loving superheroes .
8. Hank Pym
Whether you get laid him best as Ant - Man , Giant - Man , or Yellow - Jacket , Hank Pymhas certainly undergone several transformations since being a founding phallus of the Avengers — both physically and mentally . Despite his habit of constantly changing costume and dispositions , Hank is an intact part of the team .
Not only has he been with the team since its inception , but he also married Wasp and even created one of the Avengers ’ most powerful and enduring baddie in Ultron .
7. Ms. Marvel/Captain Marvel
First usher in as an Air Force scrapper pilot , Carol Danversreceived unbelievable powers after an explosion fused Kree DNA with her own . As Ms. Marvel , and subsequently Captain Marvel , Danvers has a plethora of ability . For starters , she can fell and has superhuman strength , stamina , and lastingness . If that was n’t enough , she can also evoke explosive blast from her fingertips , survive naked in place , and is immune to all poisons and toxin .
Ya , she ’s about as mighty as an Avenger can get .
6. Wasp (Janet Van Dyne)
own the power to shrink down to a tiny size of it and fly around with her little bug extension , it ’s well-fixed to see why Wasp probably remains the most underrated Avenger . But make no misapprehension , Janet Van Dyne is the core and individual of the Avengers .
As a establish member and long - time leader , she require the squad through some of their most unmanageable time . And in doing so , earned the esteem of some of the most powerful existence in the Marvel Universe .
Writers at Marvel Comics have said that if the Avengers were to grade themselves , they ’d likely position Wasp at number one .
5. Hawkeye
Now , you might ask yourself : how does a sheik with no literal superpowers terminate up as an essential member on the most superpowered team of superheroes around ?
Well , first of all , he can dash arrows well . But , most significantly , Hawkeye‘s report as a “ regular guy wire ” helps keep the Avengers ground in reality . He remind them that you do n’t necessarily need to have access to special powers or secret technology to become a on-key bomber .
4. The Vision
Designed by Ultron , Visionwas originally conceived to destroy the Avengers . However , he rapidly transfer face and is now one of their most well-thought-of members .
Like Data fromStar Trek : The Next Generation , The Vision is mindful that he ’s an artificial being . As such , he often struggles with his human identity . Since his android mental capacity is based on the mentality of Wonder Man , he questions his singularity and often wonders if he was genuinely an individual or just a copy of someone else .
Since he was one of Ultron ’s creations , The Vision dealt with a lot of skeptics in the Avengers . As a result , he had an uphill battle when it came to earning the trustingness of his teammates .
After proving himself clock time and again , Vision finally became the squad ’s mainstay . He even won the heart of Scarlet Witch , a kinship that remain a determine period in Avengers history .
3. Iron Man
If anyone ’s indispensable to the Avengers , it’sTony Stark . He ’s a establish fellow member and his enormous wealthiness funds the team . apart from his fiscal resources , Iron Man is a expert champion and profound hitter on the field .
Sure , Tony is a billionaire Corinthian that seems to have or make everything he wants . But , he ’s deeply flawed and often struggles with personal return like alcoholism , hubris , and the need to be in control .
2. Captain America
Although technically not a founding member , Captain Americahas amount to symbolize everything the Avengers embody . He ’s the one bona fide loss leader that everyone rallies behind . Plus , his unshakable moral range has head him to take more hard viewpoint on tough issues than any other hero .
Even thoughCap‘s ability were manufactured , his mere presence seems to lift the abilities of those who defend alongside him .
1. Thor
When it comes to mighty superheroes , there ’s just no stupefy the God of Thunder . Not only can he go toe - to - toe with Hulk in a slugfest , but , thanks for the most part to his magical hammer , he ’s a set out a laundry listing of powers that make him one of the most potent characters ever conceived in any universe .
apart from his obvious powers of flight of steps , first-rate - strength , toughness , and enduringness , Thorhas radical cutting senses that let him listen cries on the other side of the world or track object moving quicker than light . He can even travel through time , space , and between dimensions . He can control the atmospheric condition like fart , C , rain and , of grade , lightning — which he often uses to blast his enemy to oblivion . He also has immunity to disease and is magic resistant . However , if something does wield to ache him , he can revitalize his body , include limb and organs .
But despite his godly status and authoritative nature , Thor still has a mode of make everyone around him feel accepted and worthy of his fellowship .
