We are the Avengers

I Am an Avenger #1-5

by Jim McCann (Story), Duane Swierczynski, Alex Zalben

What is it that makes one an Avenger? That's what this book starring characters from all across the Avengers' history will attempt to answer! Featuring tales of Iron Man, Captain America, the Thing, Iron Fist, Justice, Firestar, Squirrel Girl, Nova and the Young Avengers and more!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Superheroes, Science Fiction, Comic Book

120 pages, Paperback

First published May 25, 2011

About the author

Jim McCann is an award-winning writer of comic books, television, and theatre. He worked on several films and music videos before he was accepted into the ABC Daytime Writer Development Program. During that time he wrote for the popular ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. Upon moving to New York, he found a position at Marvel Comics, where he remained for six years, working in publicity and PR.

He wrote several critically acclaimed Marvel HAWKEYE series before branching out into creating his own comics and graphic novels, as well as other projects. His first graphic novel, RETURN OF THE DAPPER MEN, won the comic book industry's top award: Best Original Graphic Album. He has since gone on to create hit series such as the space-heist LOST VEGAS and the ongoing top-rated series MIND THE GAP, both published through Image Comics.

McCann earned his BA in Communication Arts, Electronic Media as well as a double minor in English and Theatre from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.

He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is represented by Chelsea Reed at CAA and managed by Stan Spry at The Cartel.

Reviews

[Emmett Spain · Rating 2 out of 5]

A collection of vignettes that range from the poignant to the whimsical, this grab bag of character moments didn’t really impress. Greg Rucka’s Captain America vignette that deals with the fallout of a downed soldier during Siege was meaningful and left an impression, especially as the kill featured in Siege: X-Men and was the moment I gave up on Daken forever, but beyond that it’s mostly forgettable. For Marvel completists only.

[Indika de Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Contains different short tales associated with the Avengers in the Marvel universe.

My personal favorite was the 2 short tales that involves Captain America as the main role. They were thought provoking and sensitive.

This is a must read for Marvel fans as they show their favorite heroes in a different setting and angle.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Really a very sorry excuse for a volume - barely readable shorts about the fringes of avengers day to day life that won’t wen make the slightest sense to you unless you are quite well versed in the avengers universe - even then, not worth the paper they are printed on

[Nii · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only reason this deserves a 3 is because of Jarvis' story, the hulk comic and the last Firestar/Justice story.

[alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

GREAT TOMMY CHARACTERIZATION LOVE ITT

[Nessa [October Tune] · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it was going to be a full story featuring the characters on the cover (which is why I bought it because I love Kate, Speed & Wiccan so much) but it was more of a collection of (sometimes very) short comics. It was still enjoyable, but not was I was expecting.

[Arthur Cravan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was close to givin' the sucker a two, but the last few stories saved it. I really liked Thing's FF story. I liked the Jarvis story & Ant-Man's wasn't too bad. The last & longest story was pretty good, too. & amazing art work in it. Otherwise, the other stories are mostly misses in my book, though some are neither here nor there. I must admit, I didn't know what I was getting myself into with this book. I thought it was going to be some triumphant "We Are The Avengers" type story... guess I shoulda read the blurb. Anyhow, not a bad timewaster.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

A series of vignettes, so the tone is all over the place, but it is interesting to see the different artistic styles back to back. I suppose it's an interesting character study on the characters who become Avengers, although it's also a reminder on what a small army the list of current and former Avengers has become. The book is spoiler proof, as little actually happens.

[Lex · Rating 3 out of 5]

For my first ever Marvel comic I think this one was a good start. It introduced me to a lot of the superheroes. The different art styles were beautiful.

But there wasn't anything to make me go yes I want to read this person's series. I did get it from a cheap shop for like £3 so I'm not surprised but I do think it's a good first read as I do plan to get into more superhero comics.

[Paul Allard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short stories about individual Avengers that do not really disturb the continuity. As one might expect, some are better than others in both the writing and the artwork. I only paid £3.50 for it so I can't complain but it's nothing special.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had some funny shorts, and some decent longer bits, but it didn't really all hang together well.

[Sem · Rating 2 out of 5]

Utterly forgettable but 5 stars for the one page 'The Smashy Adventures of the Hulk' by Katie Cook.

[Stephen Snyder · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice read to have for a very brief synopsis of what has been going on with the Avengers during the last several years.