jerrygoodman

I just tried out the demo, this is actually pretty awesome!

And a little espionage as well. Not to mention that, even though they are physically human, they are well trained enough to handle superhuman threats. And they've got plenty of street smarts to boot, which can really come in handy in certain situations. Fun fact: There was an Avengers story where Earth's mightiest were battling the Elder known as the Grandmaster, who had seemingly gained control of death and sought to remake the universe. It was ultimately Hawkeye who beat the Grandmaster by tricking the him into losing a game of chance, thanks to a little sleight of hand on Hawkeye's part.

Should I also mention that, in the comics, both Hawkeye and Widow have served as leaders of the Avengers at various times?

It has been like this, but if you really want to understand the Avengers, here is my recommendation: Find the nearest comic book store, pick up some Avengers back issues (or current ones) and start reading. It will help to get the basic gist of what the Avengers can be like. In regards to Hawkeye and the Black Widow...I don't know whether they should have gotten their own films first (maybe, but don't quote me). They have been a major part of the Avengers mythos for years, so they are more than just "hangers-on."

UPDATE: New Promo Art:

UPDATE: Looks like Steve's seen a bit of action... http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=52761

UPDATE: Joss Whedon says that the film will take place mostly from Cap's perspective: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=52716

Here's Hawkeye at the controls: http://comics-x-aminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/q2.jpg

Your guess is as good as mine, Ryuki. Maybe the Hollywood guys figure that colors don't work as well in films as they do in comics, but that's just me.

UPDATE: Here's our first look at the Avengers Quinjet in the movie: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/Wolvie09/news/?a=52330

UPDATE: New image of Cap and Thor: http://comics-x-aminer.com/2012/01/06/new-image-thor-and-captain-america-in-the-avengers/

UPDATE: Possible re-shoots, and Mark Ruffalo discusses the film: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/169129-marvels-the-avengers-doing-reshoots-this-week

One thing I would like to find out -- how the heck Guyot even survived his encounter with Archanfel, especially since he was seen falling into the mouth of an active volcano after Archy pulled out his zoacrystal. Think that'll ever be elaborated?

UPDATE: New Russian trailer for the Avengers film: http://www.superhero...ls-the-avengers NOTE: This preview comes with new footage not seen in the American trailer.

Seriously? I am shocked....

UPDATE: Thor talks the Avengers movie: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/MarvelFreshman/news/?a=51781

Gotcha Ryuki, thanks for the heads-up.

Well, since we're getting close to the end of the month and no one else seems to have brought it up, I might as well ask -- any word on the next chapter yet?

UPDATE: New Hi-Res Images! http://comics-x-aminer.com/2011/12/18/hi-res-images-from-the-avengers-movie/ http://comics-x-aminer.com/2011/12/20/more-new-images-from-the-avengers-movie/

Couldn't Shizu just recall the Libertus that are fighting Aptom?

Couldn't help but notice that Guyot just had a Megatron moment there, Salkafar...

Uh-oh...this is not gonna end well...

UPDATE: New character banners! http://marvel.com/news/story/17076/the_avengers_assemble_in_2_new_character_banners

UPDATE: Alan Silvestri will provide Earth's Mightiest Music: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168869-alan-silvestri-to-score-marvels-the-avengers

Earth's Mightiest team with America's best: http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/168823-army-reserve-soldiers-enlist-for-the-avengers-