Empyre :: Avengers #1

Release Date: July 22, 2020

Artist: Carlos Magno

Inks: Carlos Magno

Colors: Espen Grundetjern

Writer: Jim Zub

Letters: Cory Petit

Empyre: Avengers #1

Cover by Steve McNiven, Morry Hollowell

"Seeds Of Conflict"

Cover by Kim Jacinto, Espen Grundetjern

With the threat from the stars now reaching Earth, Captain America sends out the call for heroes to meet its advance across the globe! But in the far-off Antarctic Savage Land, Ka-Zar and the Agents of Wakanda have located an enemy offensive that could change the course of the conflict! Which Avengers will answer the call to this remote area and will they be able to cope with the strangeness they find there?

The Avengers and The Agents Of Wakanda

Artwork by Carlos Magno, Espen Grundetjern

1-2-3-4 Fantastic!

Fantastic Four #1

(November, 1997)

"Vive la Fantastique!"

Variant Cover by Alan Davis

Fantastic Four #334

(October, 1989)

"Acts Of Vengeance: Shadows Of Alarm"

Cover by Walt Simonson

Marvel Knights 4 #1

(February 2004)

"Wolf At The Door" Part I

Cover by Steve McNiven, Mark Morales, Morry Hollowell

Fantastic Four #1

(February, 2014)

"The Fall of the Fantastic Four" Part I

Marvel Comics 75th Anniversary Variant by Alex Ross

Gallery :: New Avengers #18

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: Mike Deodato Jr.

Inks: Joe Pimentel

Colors: Dave Stewart

Letters: Albert Deschesne

New Avengers #18

Cover by Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Morry Hollowell

"The Collective" Part II

Published April, 2006

The Sentry

Artwork by Mike Dedato Jr., Joe Pimentel, Dave Stewart

"Oh no... I know what he is." - Spider-Man

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in January 2006:

NEW AVENGERS #18

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by MIKE DEODATO

Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

THE COLLECTIVE CONTINUES! A Staggering being of immeasurable energy has struck the earth and the Mighty Avengers are fighting against it with everything they have. Guest starring the Young Avengers, Ms. Marvel and... a brand new hero joins the Marvel echelon.

Gallery :: New Avengers #17

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: Mike Deodato Jr.

Inks: Joe Pimentel

Colors: Dave Stewart

Letters: Albert Deschesne

New Avengers #17

Cover by Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Morry Hollowell

"The Collective" Part I

Published March, 2006

Carol Danvers A.K.A. Ms. Marvel

Artwork by Mike Deodato Jr., Joe Pimentel

Ms. Marvel in her Binary form

Colors by Dave Stewart

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in December 2005:

NEW AVENGERS #17

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by MIKE DEODATO

Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

"THE COLLECTIVE" PART 1.  House of M changed the planet and now a new, major threat has emerged. Nothing can stop it!!! Nothing! The New Avengers are about to be put to the test in a way they never have before. Debuting the bombastic pencils of fan-favorite Mike Deodato. Guest-starring Ms. Marvel!

Gallery :: New Avengers #16

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: Steve McNiven

Inks: Dexter Vines

Colors: Morry Hollowell

Letters: Richard Starkings

New Avengers #16

Cover by Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Morry Hollowell

"The Collective" Prologue

Published February, 2006

Alpha Flight's Final Battle

Artwork by Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Morry Hollowell

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in November 2005:

NEW AVENGERS #16

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN

THE COLLECTIVE: Prologue.  A very special prologue issue introduces the biggest NEW AVENGERS arc yet! After the horrifying events of House of M, the planet Earth has changed beyond description... and thus the Collective is born. That's right! It's a brand new Marvel threat for the brand new Avengers. Plus, this issue Guest Stars Alpha Flight... in their final battle!!

Gallery :: New Avengers #10

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: Steve McNiven

Inks: Mark Morales and John Dell

Colors: Morry Hollowell and Laura Martin

Letters: Richard Starkings, Albert Deschesne

New Avengers #10

Cover by David Finch, Danny Miki, Frank D'Armata

"The Sentry" Part IV

Published September, 2005

"Startling Stories" cover by Sal Buscema

The New Avengers and allies against The Void.

Same scene from issue #9, but from a different angle.

Artwork by Steve McNiven, Mark Morales, Morry Hollowell.

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in May 2005:

NEW AVENGERS #10

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN

Cover by DAVID FINCH

A New Avengers three parter so blistering that it's blown up to four parts! The mystery of the Sentry is finally revealed and it affects the entire Marvel super hero community.Guest starring the Astonishing X-Men, the Inhumans, the Fantastic Four and many, many more! Part 4 (of 4).

The Sentry, reborn. Artwork by Steve McNiven

Gallery :: New Avengers #9

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: Steve McNiven

Inks: Mark Morales

Colors: Morry Hollowell

Letters: Richard Starkings, Albert Deschesne

New Avengers #9

Cover by David Finch, Danny Miki, Frank D'Armata

"The Sentry" Part III

Published August, 2005

"Startling Stories" cover by Herb Trimpe

The New Avengers and allies against The Void

Artwork by Steve McNiven, Mark Morales, Morry Hollowell

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in April 2005:

NEW AVENGERS #9

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN

Cover by DAVID FINCH

"THE SENTRY."  The mystery of the Sentry revealed! What has kept the Sentry a secret from the world, and how will the world react to his re-emerging. Featuring guest stars galore, and the setup for the blistering new Sentry series by Sentry creator Paul Jenkins. Part 3 (of 3)*.

RETAILERS PLEASE NOTE: There will be a variant cover of this issue

*Although "The Sentry" was originally solicited as a three-part arc, the story was later extended to four chapters.

Gallery :: New Avengers #8

Writers: Brian Michael Bendis and Paul Jenkins

Pencils: Steve McNiven and Sal Buscema

Inks: Mark Morales

Colors: Morry Hollowell

Letters: Richard Starkings, Albert Deschesne

New Avengers #8

Cover by David Finch, Danny Miki, Frank D'Armata

"The Sentry" Part II

"Startling Stories" cover by John Romita Sr., Al Milgrom, Paul Mounts

Published August, 2005

The New Avengers, The Fantastic Four, The Astonishing X-Men, The Inhumans

Artwork by Steve McNiven, Mark Morales, Morry Hollowell

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in March 2005:

NEW AVENGERS #8

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN with SAL BUSCEMA

Cover by DAVID FINCH

GUEST STORY ARC ARTIST YOUNG GUN STEVE MCNIVEN!! THE MYSTERY OF THE SENTRY REVEALED! The Avengers try to help the most powerful super hero in the world figure out who he is and where he came from! But will this knowledge destroy the man they are trying to help? PLUS! A very special SENTRY sequence illustrated by Marvel legend SAL BUSCEMA!

RETAILERS PLEASE NOTE: There will be a VARIANT STARLING STORIES COVER BY JOHN ROMITA SR.

Gallery :: New Avengers #7

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: Steve McNiven

Inks: Mark Morales

Colors: Morry Hollowell

Letters: Richard Starkings, Albert Deschesne

New Avengers #7

Cover by David Finch, Danny Miki, Frank D'Armata

Pencils by David Finch.  Inks by Danny Miki

Published July, 2005

"The Sentry" Part I

"Startling Stories" cover by Neil Adams

Luke Cage, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Spider-Woman

Artwork by Steve McNiven, Mark Morales, Morry Hollowell

Dr. Strange, Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Professor X, Black Bolt, The Submariner

The first appearance of the Illuminati

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in February 2005:

NEW AVENGERS #7

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Penciled by STEVE MCNIVEN

Cover by DAVID FINCH

"THE SENTRY!" Part 1 (of 3)

David Finch takes a well-deserved nappy time to give Young Gun guest artist Steve McNiven a moment to shine. The mysteries and tragedies of the Sentry come to the forefront as the New Avengers come to his aid. Who is behind the Sentry's tragic life? 

The answer WILL SHOCK YOU!

Gallery :: New Avengers #1

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis

Pencils: David Finch

Inks: Danny Miki

Colors: Frank D'Armata

Letters: Richard Starkings, Albert Deschesne

From the "Breakout" trade: "With the Avengers disbanded following an attack by one of the team's oldest members, a shadowy villain has taken advantage of their absence to initiate his ominous plans.  Employing Electro to disrupt the electrical systems of the maximum-security prison known as the Raft, hundreds of super-powered villains are freed to wreak havoc on New York.  Without the Avengers to answer the call, a group of heroes must form a makeshift alliance to subdue the rampaging villains and save the city."

New Avengers #1

Cover by David Finch

"Breakout!" Part I

Cover by Joe Quesada

Published December 2004

Spider-Man cover by Steve McNiven

This is how the issue was originally solicited back in August 2004:

NEW AVENGERS #1

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH

"NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5)

After the devastating destruction of the original Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch join with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series!

Second Printing Variant

Cover by David Finch

The character posing amongst the New Avengers in the second printing variant never actually made it to the pages of the title. Thought by some to be Ronin wearing an early costume design, the mysterious individual remained unnamed, until he resurfaced in the pages of Uncanny X-men #11 (2013). His identity was revealed in issue #22 (2014) as none other than Hank McCoy, the Beast from the Age of Apocalypse.