![]() ![]() What was it like revisiting the classics?ĭAVID BETANCOURT: I gave myself a lot of time to familiarize myself with those first 100 issues. So obviously I was very happy when myself, Marvel and DK Books decided together that we wanted this to be an origin story of the Avengers and that meant going through the classic comics of the 1960s, which Hawkeye is a part of. I did dabble in a little WEST COAST AVENGERS when I was younger because I was a big Hawkeye fan. I started becoming an avid comic book reader in the early 90s when I was a kid, and that time period was all about Chris Claremont and Jim Lee’s X-Men, which absolutely blew my mind as an 11-year-old. What was your background with the Avengers as a fan?ĭAVID BETANCOURT: Honestly, I didn’t become a dedicated Avengers reader until after the first movie came out around 2012 which brought me into the fantastic run of Jonathan Hickman. And then the defining moments from the Avengers’ time learning the ropes as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. We knew we wanted the origins of each member, as well as looking into the first major roster changes when Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch show up. From there it was a matter of pulling what I thought were the best 25 comics from that initial run to issue #100. I knew I wanted the Kree/Skrull War to be the big battle at the end. That’s when the Avengers go from being the protectors of Earth, to the protectors of the entire universe. That seemed like the perfect “big event” for the team to face. The march towards AVENGERS #100 is highlighted by the Kree/Skrull War, which took place between issues #89-97. What I decided to do was take a look at the first 100 issues of AVENGERS (1963) published by Marvel Comics. But the essence of the book is the original team. We do have one chapter towards the end of “The Avengers Assembled” that gets into the future and younger heroes that answer the call to assemble such as Miles Morales (a personal favorite of mine), Nova and Ms. That core group at the founding of the team. What was your approach to refining the Avengers’ origins across decades of comics?ĭAVID BETANCOURT: I focused on the fact that this was an origin story. In an exclusive first look at this new biography, we spoke to David Betancourt about what it took-as a researcher and as a fan-to get back to the Avengers’ roots. For collectors and comics fans, it is a comprehensive look at the evolution of your favorite Avengers stories. Through meticulous research, “The Avengers Assembled” will also reveal unparalleled insight into the characters, backstories, and motivations of Iron Man, Captain America, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Black Widow, Black Panther, and more. ![]() On sale in bookstores August 29, this complete biography will offer a deep dive into the history of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, from their earth-shattering beginnings and cataclysmic lineup changes. Now, a new in-depth biography from Eisner-nominated writer and journalist David Betancourt and illustrator Bex Glendining sheds a new light on the formation of the team in The Avengers Assembled: The Origin Story of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Great leaping buggaboos! This introduction is now over! Throw up the cape, slip on that cowl, and hop into the Tomatomobile: We ride for to the best superhero movies of all time! (And don’t forget the worst superhero movies ever as well.You may know them as Marvel’s premier super-team, an assembly of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes who boast remarkable power on their own and as a group. Everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( Iron Man, Avengers) to DCEU ( Aquaman, Wonder Woman), animated fare ( The Incredibles, Megamind) to live-action spoofs ( The Toxic Avenger, Mystery Men), comedies ( Deadpool) and the super serious ( The Dark Knight), and then throwing in some originals made just for the big screen ( The Rocketeer, Darkman, Unbreakable). It’s been a decades-long battle towards the top in pop culture for superhero movies, and we’re featuring here all the goods, the greats, and the masterpieces made along the way. (Photo by Universal/courtesy Everett Collection) The 88 Best Superhero Movies of All Timeįriends of the super variety, we’ve collected every Fresh and Certified Fresh superhero movie with at least 20 reviews to assemble our guide to the best superhero movies ever, ranked by Tomatometer!
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