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Creation & Design

The West Coast Avengers were created to expand the Avengers franchise and introduce a new team dynamic, focusing on a more localized superhero team.

Early Years

The team was formed in the early 1980s, featuring characters like Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Iron Man, who operated primarily on the West Coast of the United States.

Character Development

Over the years, the West Coast Avengers have evolved, with various members coming and going, reflecting the changing landscape of superhero teams and the need for diverse representation in the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

The West Coast Avengers have been well-received for their unique approach to superhero storytelling, often blending humor with serious themes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Various
First Appearance:
Avengers, The #243
Aliases:
WCA, West Coast Avengers
Species:
Human
Gender:
varies
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Intelligence, Combat skills
Equipment:
Avengers Quinjet, Various weapons
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Avengers, The #243
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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Avengers, The #243
 
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First mention of the West Coast Avengers, created to relocate the surplus of Avengers after the Secret War

West Coast Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1984
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West Coast Avengers #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the West Coast Avengers: Hawkeye, Iron Man (Rhodes), Wonder Man, Mockingbird and Tigra

[June 2022 - a Wonder Man series could lead to a West Coast Avengers team]

West Coast Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 1985
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West Coast Avengers #1
 
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Debut of Iron Man’s Silver Centurion armor

West Coast Avengers #21
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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West Coast Avengers #21
 
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Despite the cover text, Moon Knight and Doctor Pym do not join the West Coast Avengers until issue #23

West Coast Avengers #102
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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West Coast Avengers #102
 
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Final issue

Vision disbands the West Coast Avengers team

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