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The Avengers Omnibus
The Avengers Omnibus, Vol. 2
One of the Avengers' greatest eras has been assembled for this amazing Omnibus collection! Beginning master Avengers storyteller Roy Thomas' run, it's cover-to-cover watershed moments: the first appearances of Ultron and the Vision! The Black Widow's surprise connection with the Red Guardian! Hercules' epic battles with the Sub-Mariner and Dragon Man! The Avengers vs. the Super-Adaptoid! Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch defect! The Black Panther joins the team! The Avengers fight the X-Men! An all-new Masters of Evil! The first-ever full telling of Bucky Barnes' tragic death! A reality-bending battle between the new Avengers and the original Avengers! And more! Featuring breathtaking artwork by John Buscema and Don Heck, this Omnibus is a must-have for every Avengers fan! Collecting AVENGERS (1963) #31-58, AVENGERS ANNUAL (1967) #1-2, X-MEN (1963) #45; MATERIAL FROM NOT BRAND ECHH (1967) #5, 8.
848 pages, Hardcover
First published September 10, 1968
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Roy Thomas
4,479 books271 followersRoy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.
Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.
Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.
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June 13, 2017
There's nothing wrong with this book. the stories are alright, the art is great. The Mighty Marvel Style is just absolutely exhausting, even when reading on average one comic a day. Every Avenger is a total wise-ass, quipping his way through adventure after adventure. They never take the hint that they should think before they act in order to cram in unnecessary action. It's all lazy despite not being the worst thing ever. 2.5 out of 5.
August 17, 2023
I'll be honest, the first third of this Omnibus isn't anything too special. With the exception of an interesting white supremacy plotline in issues #31 and #32, neither the storylines nor the villains within them aren't particularly memorable.
Stan Lee passes the reins of writing over to Roy Thomas in issue #35, and while he takes a few issues to get into his groove, from issue #41 onwards the Avengers become better than they've ever been. There's just so much more depth to the plotlines and the characters than before, with multi-layered stories that feature a handful of the team at a time before all coming together for a grand finale.
John Buscema becomes the primary artist of the comic from issue #41 onwards, replacing the often-unpredictable work of Don Heck. His work is absolutely gorgeous and really complements Thomas' writing. It's funny though, because the few issues that Heck returns for are also wonderful to look at, almost as though he felt like he had something to prove! A little rivalry goes a long way!
There are many momentous occasions in this volume, such as Hercules and Black Panther joining the team, the re-emergence of the Masters of Evil, the Grim Reaper making his debut appearance, but none are as grand as the arrival of fan-favourite character the Vision (and future Avengers nemesis Ultron). Issues #57 and #58 are simply unforgettable. They're so moody and atmospheric, and Buscema's art is breathtaking. The final panel on #58, captioned, "..Even an android can cry!" is the sort of thing that could be framed on a wall!
Stan Lee passes the reins of writing over to Roy Thomas in issue #35, and while he takes a few issues to get into his groove, from issue #41 onwards the Avengers become better than they've ever been. There's just so much more depth to the plotlines and the characters than before, with multi-layered stories that feature a handful of the team at a time before all coming together for a grand finale.
John Buscema becomes the primary artist of the comic from issue #41 onwards, replacing the often-unpredictable work of Don Heck. His work is absolutely gorgeous and really complements Thomas' writing. It's funny though, because the few issues that Heck returns for are also wonderful to look at, almost as though he felt like he had something to prove! A little rivalry goes a long way!
There are many momentous occasions in this volume, such as Hercules and Black Panther joining the team, the re-emergence of the Masters of Evil, the Grim Reaper making his debut appearance, but none are as grand as the arrival of fan-favourite character the Vision (and future Avengers nemesis Ultron). Issues #57 and #58 are simply unforgettable. They're so moody and atmospheric, and Buscema's art is breathtaking. The final panel on #58, captioned, "..Even an android can cry!" is the sort of thing that could be framed on a wall!
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