The Avengers #1 Review: A Marvel Relaunch Done Right
The Avengers #1 is a strong start for the relaunched series, and a promising sign that Marvel is finally righting the ship when it comes to one of its most important franchises.
The latest relaunch of Marvel's flagship Avengers series has been met with high expectations, and it appears to have met those expectations successfully. Writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto, responsible for an outstanding Daredevil run, have brought fresh vitality to the franchise. At first glance, the team roster may seem familiar, echoing a previous New Avengers run, but the execution is distinct enough to avoid feeling like a retread.
The narrative centers on forming a different team in the aftermath of Avengers: Armageddon, featuring characters like Spider-Man, Wolverine, Miracleman, and Captain Marvel. Zdarsky quickly establishes intriguing dynamics between these characters, focusing on the bond between Matt Murdock and Carol Danvers. Spider-Man is the moral compass of the book, agitated by the absence of the Avengers and the public's generally frosty response to superheroes.
The artwork by Checchetto is stellar, with impressive figure work and storytelling, enhancing the book's visual appeal. The integration into current Marvel continuity is seamless, reflecting the current status quo of the Avengers and maintaining cohesion within the Marvel Universe without punishing readers for not following other titles.
This relaunch appears to have put the Avengers series back on track, addressing previous shortcomings and building a compelling foundation for future stories.
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