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Creation & Design

The Dark Avengers were created as a response to the events of the Secret Invasion storyline, where the Skrulls infiltrated Earth. Brian Michael Bendis aimed to explore the darker side of heroism.

Early Years

The team was formed by Norman Osborn, who took advantage of the chaos following the Skrull invasion to create a new team of Avengers using villains disguised as heroes.

Character Development

Over time, the Dark Avengers have evolved from a team of villains posing as heroes to a more complex group that explores themes of redemption, identity, and the nature of heroism.

Cultural Reception

The Dark Avengers received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising the concept but noting the challenges of integrating villainous characters into heroic narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various Characters
First Appearance:
New Avengers #49
Aliases:
Dark Avengers
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Thunderbolts, Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Telepathy, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Costumes, Weapons
Weight:
0lbs
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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New Avengers #49
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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New Avengers #49
 
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Partial appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn (Iron Patriot), Noh-Varr (Captain Marvel), Daken (Wolverine), Moonstone (Ms. Marvel), Ares, Sentry and Bullseye (Hawkeye)

Dark Avengers appear briefly on television

Six-page preview of Black Panther #1 (2009) with J. Scott Campbell cover of Shuri in the Black Panther costume - preview art also appeared in Preview Catalog #64 and Young Guns Sketchbook '09

Dark Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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1st full appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot, Noh-Varr as Captain Marvel, Daken as Wolverine, Mac Gargan/Venom as Spider-Man, Bullseye as Hawkeye, Moonstone as Ms. Marvel, Sentry and Ares

Dark Avengers made a partial team cameo in New Avengers #49

First mention of H.A.M.M.E.R., the government organization that replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. under the leadership of Norman Osborn

[April 2024 - revealed at CinemaCon, the addition of an asterisk to the Thunderbolts title is causing speculation that there is a connection to the Dark Avengers]

Dark Avengers #1
NYCC ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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Variant cover art by Mike Deodato Jr.

New York Comic Con 2009 exclusive

Dark Avengers #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Dark Avengers #1
 
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Second printing cover art by Mike Deodato, orange background

Copies ordered by retailers: 2,852

New Avengers #18
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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New Avengers #18
 
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1st team appearance of a new Dark Avengers roster led by Norman Osborn: Gorgon as Wolverine, Superia as Ms. Marvel, Toxie Doxie as Scarlet Witch, Ai Apaec as Spider-Man, Skaar as the Hulk, Trickshot as Hawkeye

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