10 Worst Avengers Ranked - Price Prediction

The Avengers have rightfully earned the title “The Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” a moniker they’ve held for over six decades. By assembling Marvel Comics’ foremost heroes, they established an enduring standard of greatness. Throughout their history, the team has boasted a veritable who’s who of powerful and skilled heroes, each taking on formidable challenges that tested their mettle. Being an Avenger carries weight; it signifies being part of a legacy that sets the bar for what a superhero in the Marvel Universe should be. While some members arrive with established popularity, others gain fame through their association with the team. Yet, not every Avenger manages to uphold the team’s esteemed reputation.

There are two categories of poorly performing Avengers: firstly, those who’ve committed harmful acts as part of the Avengers, hindering the team’s progress in the storyline; secondly, individuals who joined the team but failed to make an impact or connect with readers/viewers. Over time, these underperforming Avengers have presented challenges for the team. At times, they add an entertaining twist, while other times they simply seem out of place on the roster. The following ten Avengers are considered the least effective members due to their negative impacts in various ways throughout their tenure with the team.

10) Bullseye/Hawkeye

The team known as the Dark Avengers included some of the least desirable Avengers ever, but among them, Bullseye stood out as particularly entertaining. Originally a member of the Thunderbolts during Civil War, Bullseye proved to be quite useful in combat situations. Yet, he had a habit of irritating everyone around him for the sole purpose of instigating fights. This behavior persisted even when he took on the role of Hawkeye. He formed a close bond with Moonstone and frequently clashed with Daken during “Avengers/X-Men: Utopia”. He was responsible for the murder of Lindy Reynolds, the Sentry’s wife, at the behest of Norman Osborn. In essence, Bullseye embodied all the negative traits you’d associate with him, making him one of the worst Avengers. However, despite his numerous flaws, Bullseye still presented more problems than he was worth.

9) Norman Osborn/Iron Patriot

Known primarily as the Green Goblin, Norman Osborn eventually gained notoriety among A-list villains of the Avengers. His transformation began during the events of Civil War, where Iron Man enlisted him to halt the rampaging Atlanteans, who were avenging the death of Namorita in the Stamford attack caused by Nitro. Osborn followed orders and was subsequently appointed head of the Thunderbolts Initiative, leading him to participate in the battle against the Skrulls during Secret Invasion. He managed to kill Skrull Empress Veranke, gaining control over the superhero national security system, which he used to establish the Dark Avengers. He even donned an older model Iron Man armor suit, blending the symbols of both Iron Man and Captain America, becoming the Iron Patriot. Norman Osborn was one of the more intriguing villainous Avengers. Although the Iron Patriot saved the world multiple times, he was also a ruthless pragmatist focused on consolidating his power. His arrogance and volatility ultimately contributed to his downfall. Beneath his Avenger facade, Norman was truly a monster, falling far short of the ideals expected of an Avenger.

8) Namor

As a die-hard movie fan who’s been following the Avengers saga closely, I can tell you that Namor, the ruler of Atlantis, is a character who’s walked both sides of the line – hero and villain. He’s often found himself at odds with the team due to his haughty demeanor and conflicting loyalties. When Namor dons the Avengers uniform, expect him to be sarcastic, act high and mighty, and pick a fight or two. That’s just the way Namor rolls as a superhero. He may save the world, but he’ll make it a miserable experience for everyone else in the process. And let’s not forget those moments when his pride is hurt or Atlantis feels slighted by the surface world – that usually means trouble for his teammates. Namor’s a formidable opponent even for the most powerful Avengers lineups, turning every villainous escapade into a potentially disastrous event for the team. Whenever Namor joins the team, you can bet there will be drama and possibly a fight or two.

7) Noh-Varr/Captain Marvel/Protector

Initially appearing in “Marvel Boy,” written by Grant Morrison in 2000, Noh-Varr is an extraordinary character hailing from another universe, a Kree supersoldier genetically altered with cockroach DNA, granting him incredible resilience and adaptability. Originally acting as a super-terrorist, targeting Doctor Midas and SHIELD for the demolition of the Kree alternate reality ship named “Marvel” and its crew, Noh-Varr was incarcerated temporarily. Later, Norman Osborn recognized his potential and recruited him for the Dark Avengers, rebranding him as Captain Marvel. However, this stint with the team lasted only one mission before he recognized he didn’t belong, escaping from Avengers Tower following a conflict with the Void over Lindy Reynolds. As Osborn’s “Dark Reign” came to an end, Noh-Varr reappeared and eventually joined the Avengers as Protector post-Osborn’s defeat. Regrettably, Noh-Varr’s tenure with the Avengers was unimpressive, failing to make a significant impact during his two terms with the primary team. Despite being an exceptional Young Avenger, this doesn’t offset his forgettable runs with the team that few recall except for me.

6) Echo

Initially posing as Ronin, Echo covertly joined the New Avengers at Daredevil’s request. Originally intended for Daredevil to assume the role of Ronin, fans quickly identified the character, prompting Marvel to alter the narrative. In Japan, she fought against the Hand, keeping them under control for the team. However, when Skrull Elektra seized control of the Hand, she became a target. Echo was rescued by the New Avengers and returned to the U.S. during their secretive phase, evading Iron Man and later Norman Osborn. She remained with the Avengers after Osborn’s defeat but disappeared during the Hickman era. Later, during Jason Aaron’s tenure on the team, she became the host of the Phoenix Force. Throughout her time as an Avenger, Echo was primarily known for her combat skills and was often viewed as a one-dimensional character. Her brief stint as the Phoenix and subsequent placement among powerful team members felt contrived, and she never seemed to fit comfortably in this role. Despite her potential, Echo’s tenure as an Avenger was largely characterized by gimmicks, failing to rise above this level. However, her street-level abilities made her a suitable addition to the New Avengers, given their focus on lower-tier conflicts. The decision to make her the Phoenix and position her among powerful team members felt like a mere ploy, which she never truly overcame.

5) Scarlet Witch

The character known as Scarlet Witch has had a tumultuous tenure with the Avengers, often causing difficulties for the group. In the comics’ Bronze Age, she was frequently depicted as a powerful woman who occasionally slipped into villainy, a trope common within Marvel teams at that time. Over the years, she betrayed the team on multiple occasions, but her most significant issues began with the storyline “Avengers Disassembled: Chaos”.

During this period, Scarlet Witch discovered the truth about her children and was manipulated by Doctor Doom to draw upon the Life Force (a convoluted retcon explaining her instability). In the chaos that ensued, she killed three Avengers – Vision, Scott Lang, and Hawkeye. The team eventually subdued her and she was sent to Genosha under the care of Magneto and Charles Xavier. However, this led to confrontations with both the X-Men and Avengers over how to handle her. These events culminated in the storyline “House of M“, where she committed genocide against mutants.

Later, she rejoined the team and was part of the Avengers Unity Squad, where she clashed with Rogue over her feelings about depowering the mutant race. Despite her recent attempts at redemption, Scarlet Witch’s history of causing problems for the Avengers cannot be overlooked.

4) The Sentry

At the inception of the New Avengers, The Sentry was among their ranks due to his self-imposed confinement following an unfounded belief that he killed his wife. However, this imprisonment served a crucial purpose: preventing his malevolent alter ego, the Void, from seizing control without detection. He engaged in the team’s first battle at The Raft, but later battles involved confronting the Void, necessitating Emma Frost’s aid to re-establish mental barriers.

During the “Civil War,” The Sentry aligned with the Initiative’s Avengers team post-conflict. Later, he joined Osborn’s Dark Avengers, where his vulnerabilities were exploited by Osborn for manipulation into a formidable yet dangerous member. This strategy led to the Void taking control, almost causing Earth’s annihilation.

Characterized as an unpredictable powerhouse, The Sentry posed significant challenges for the Avengers, often serving as either a decisive factor in their victories or a source of immense peril they had to overcome. Despite periods of relative self-control during his tenure with the New Avengers and Mighty Avengers, he was primarily summoned to vanquish formidable foes before returning to his base on top of Avengers Tower, where his wife resided in constant fear.

In essence, The Sentry functioned more as a narrative device than a fully-realized character, serving either to ensure the Avengers’ triumph or place them in precarious situations they had to extricate themselves from—an effective tool for storytelling but questionable as an ideal team member due to his limited narrative possibilities.

3) Deathcry

After the events of “Operation: Galactic Storm,” I became an integral part of the Avengers team. This mission thrust us into a conflict between the Shi’Ar Empire and the Kree. In the end, the Shi’Ar emerged victorious, utilizing a Nega-Bomb to obliterate the Kree throneworld, Hala. A contingent of Avengers, under the leadership of Iron Man, took down the Kree Supreme Intelligence. Following this, Empress Lilandra of the Shi’Ar sent me to the team as protection against potential Kree retaliation. This period was marked by the team’s leather jacket phase, when many of its reliable heavyweights had departed, making a case for our need for reinforcements.

I was an attempt by Marvel Comics to introduce a wild, clawed hero similar to their X-Men series, which featured characters like Wolverine, Wolfsbane, and Feral. Unfortunately, I didn’t quite gel with the Avengers and am often remembered as one of the less successful members in the team’s history. However, I did manage to form strong bonds with Vision and Hercules during my tenure. Despite not being a perfect fit, my time with the Avengers was still an important chapter in my superhero career.

2) Doctor Druid

Originally appearing as Doctor Droom in 1961, prior to the Fantastic Four’s debut, Doctor Druid served as an early predecessor to Doctor Strange. However, his initial stint didn’t gain much popularity and he faded away, resurfacing as Doctor Druid in 1976. Despite being a relatively minor character (often referred to as a Z-lister), Druid eventually found himself among the Avengers as their magic specialist during the Roger Stern and John Buscema era of the ’80s.

Intriguingly, he developed a romantic relationship with Kang’s girlfriend, Ravonna, and managed to insidiously claim the chairmanship of the Avengers. This power play, however, was malicious in nature, ultimately leading to his demise. It’s peculiar that such an unremarkable character like Druid was accepted into the Avengers team. The Avengers have a knack for elevating lesser-known Marvel characters, but in the case of Druid, this transformation seemed unlikely. He remained a poor fit as an Avenger and never truly rose above his initial status.

1) Gilgamesh the Forgotten One

Gilgamesh, a character created by Jack Kirby for the series “Eternals,” was not one of the main characters but rather an ancillary Eternal who stayed in the background. He made a brief appearance in Avengers #300, where he was part of a short-lived team that included Captain America, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and Gilgamesh. On the cover, he was labeled as “the Forgotten One,” which perfectly described his character. Unfortunately, Gilgamesh didn’t contribute much to the Avengers team and didn’t last long. However, with the recent return of the Eternals, Gilgamesh has received some attention due to the unsuccessful film adaptation of the same name. Despite this newfound popularity, it’s still safe to say that Gilgamesh is arguably the least impressive Avenger of all.

2025-05-18 16:14