The Avengers Appreciation 2022

[gurkle]

My review of Avengers: The Collection Obsession, and a reminder why the Harras/Epting run on the Avengers is one of my favorite eras.

https://comic-watch.com/uncategorize...tion-obsession

I'm glad Harras/Epting's reputation has taken an upswing in the last few years. I really appreciate Harras bringing back the soap opera that had been missing from the comic for many years (my biggest problem with the Stern era is the lack of soap opera).

I also appreciate how much Harras always went to bat for Quicksilver, a character who (to say the least) had not been treated well in the Avengers comics after Stan Lee left. Pietro features prominently in the first issue of this story (but disappears after) and he's portrayed as an unambiguous hero for the first time in living memory.

Quicksilver and Crystal were definitely Harras's favorite ship.

[Phoenixx9]

LOL! That "reddish-tinge" made a world-of-difference...

Huh---I don't remember this "reddish tint" to Hank. But I don't think it lasted.. When Wonder Man was revived, Hank appeared to be a blonde again....

[K7P5V]

Huh---I don't remember this "reddish tint" to Hank. But I don't think it lasted.. When Wonder Man was revived, Hank appeared to be a blonde again....

Indeed. Here's proof...

[Frontier]

Indeed. Here's proof...

Nice kiss!

[Phoenixx9]

Indeed. Here's proof...

Thanks, K7P5V! I knew I wasn't losing my mind, lol.

Hey, I remember this scene--from when Hank had become Ant-Man again due to Ultron brainwashing him and Jan wore that unique Purple costume! This is after the attack when Jan stung Hank and she explained what happened to the Avengers.

The artwork and colors were studpendous! Jan and Hank never looked better!

Classic Jan and Hank hair here, lol!

[K7P5V]

Thanks, K7P5V! I knew I wasn't losing my mind, lol.

Hey, I remember this scene--from when Hank had become Ant-Man again due to Ultron brainwashing him and Jan wore that unique Purple costume! This is after the attack when Jan stung Hank and she explained what happened to the Avengers.

The artwork and colors were studpendous! Jan and Hank never looked better!

Classic Jan and Hank hair here, lol!

You're welcome, Phoenixx9! I'm just glad that Hank went back to being Yellowjacket a few issues later...

[Shadowcat]

Nice review. I have yet to read this storyline though I have it in Epic and Omnibus formats. May be time to move it to the top of the pile.

I definitely recommend to give this story a check out. Honestly, the Avengers from the Byrne run (304-318), the Nicieza Crossing Line (seriously top 5 story from this era for me), skip the Hama run (you won’t miss much), up through the end of the Harras run. When Harras starts bringing on Terry Kavanaugh to help with his workload as he transitions to E-i-C is when the book really starts to suffer.

[Nomads1]

Indeed. Here's proof...

And here it begins...

Peace

[LAWtoyoto 432]

https://www.gamesradar.com/best-aven...s-of-all-time/

Your thought about this?

[K7P5V]

https://www.gamesradar.com/best-aven...s-of-all-time/

Your thought about this?

Great list! The only additions that I'd make would be...

• Black Knight (Dane Whitman)
  
  
• Prince Namor, The Sub-Mariner
  
  
• Rogue

Also, how could they leave out The Black Widow (LOL):

[Nomads1]

https://www.gamesradar.com/best-aven...s-of-all-time/

Your thought about this?

I LOVE Beast, however, other than his friendship with Wonder Man, I really don't see how his membership could be considered so impactful. I think both, Hercules and the Black Knight are much more worthy of a place in that list. I'm also a little doubtful about Sam Wilson, but I can't deny that, in recent years, especially after he took over for Cap for a period, he really distinguished himself, even going on to lead the team. Other than that (and maybe the order of the list), I'm fine with that list. Would make for an awsome (if very big) team.

Peace

[SJNeal]

https://www.gamesradar.com/best-aven...s-of-all-time/

Your thought about this?

I agree with all the characters on the list, although I'd re-order them a bit. Simon and Wanda would definitely be much higher.

[Frontier]

I LOVE Beast, however, other than his friendship with Wonder Man, I really don't see how his membership could be considered so impactful. I think both, Hercules and the Black Knight are much more worthy of a place in that list. I'm also a little doubtful about Sam Wilson, but I can't deny that, in recent years, especially after he took over for Cap for a period, he really distinguished himself, even going on to lead the team. Other than that (and maybe the order of the list), I'm fine with that list. Would make for an awsome (if very big) team.

Peace

First X-Man to be an Avenger?

[Steroid]

https://www.gamesradar.com/best-aven...s-of-all-time/

Your thought about this?

I would rearrange the order some but for the most part I agree with all of the heroes chosen. If anything as much as it would pain me I would replace Sam Wilson with Black Knight. My second change would I guess be more controversial but I would replace She-Hulk with Jarvis. IMO Jarvis is an Avenger and if you consider Jarvis an Avenger then he must be on the list.

[LAWtoyoto 432]

https://www.cbr.com/most-unlikable-marvel-heroes/

And here is another post about it.