The story of the began in 1963 when Marvel Comics editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby sought to unite their most popular solo heroes— Iron Man , Thor , Ant-Man , The Wasp , and the Hulk —into a single powerhouse team called "Earth’s Mightiest Heroes". Unlike other superhero groups of the time, the Avengers were famously characterized by internal conflict and clashing egos, often being brought together by the machinations of the Norse god of mischief, Loki . The Original Comic Book Origin (1963)
Watch a read-aloud version of the original Avengers formation story: The Story Of The Avengers. || Read Aloud Book. Jeev my Dog YouTube• Sep 19, 2022 The Avengers
In the debut issue, The Avengers #1 , Loki tricks the Hulk into a battle with Thor . This conflict draws the attention of Iron Man , Ant-Man , and the Wasp , who eventually realize they were manipulated. After defeating Loki, the Wasp suggests they stay together as a permanent team, naming themselves the "Avengers". Captain America joined shortly after in issue #4, having been discovered frozen in ice since World War II. The story of the began in 1963 when