Since their debut 62 years ago, the Avengers have experienced an incredible journey. While the team has always been popular, few predicted they’d become the defining superhero group of the 2010s, largely thanks to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, comic book fans knew their potential all along. Many fantastic stories have been told about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and a significant portion of their success can be attributed to writer Roy Thomas. Starting as a Golden Age comic enthusiast, he became a protégé of Stan Lee, and his work on the Avengers helped establish the team’s enduring legacy.
Thomas made significant contributions to the group, building upon Lee’s initial work and essentially establishing a successful approach that lasted for years. However, he wasn’t the only talented writer to work on the comics. These seven Avengers writers also played a vital role in shaping the team and deserve recognition for its success.
7) Stan Lee
Stan Lee fundamentally changed the world of comic books and how we see superheroes. He was key to Marvel’s success in the 1960s and was the primary writer for the team that assembled the company’s most popular heroes. He wrote the first 34 issues of Avengers (Vol. 1), creating many of their most famous villains, like Kang the Conqueror and the Masters of Evil, and essentially setting the stage for all future Avengers stories. Though his work on Avengers isn’t considered as strong as his writing for The Amazing Spider-Man and Fantastic Four, it remains incredibly important to the team’s history.
6) Rick Remender
Rick Remender began his comics career as an inker after working in animation, and later became a writer. He gained prominence with his work on Uncanny X-Force, and then took over Uncanny Avengers following the Avengers vs. X-Men event. During his time at Marvel, he wrote Uncanny Avengers (Vol. 1) issues 1-25, the AXIS event, Uncanny Avengers (Vol. 2) issues 1-5, and Avengers: Rage of Ultron before moving to Image Comics. Remender delivered some of the most memorable Avengers stories of the decade, featuring conflicts with villains like Red Skull/Red Onslaught, Kang, the Apocalypse Twins, the High Evolutionary, and Ultron. Though his run with the team was relatively brief, it was packed with compelling narratives.
5) Brian Michael Bendis
As a critic, I’ve been following Brian Michael Bendis’s career for years, and it’s clear he really revitalized the Avengers in the 2000s. After huge successes with Ultimate Spider-Man and Daredevil, Marvel put him in charge when the Avengers were struggling, and he quickly turned them into stars again. Seriously, the man wrote a lot of Avengers – from issues #500-503 of the original Avengers, through New Avengers and Mighty Avengers, all the way to Dark Avengers and the fourth volume of Avengers. He also spearheaded massive events like House of M, Secret Invasion, Siege, Age of Ultron, and even Civil War II. What really set Bendis apart was his focus on character development; he leaned into the more dramatic, almost soap opera-like side of the team, which really resonated with readers. He’s not to everyone’s taste, of course, but there’s no denying he’s become a hugely important and well-loved figure in Avengers history.
4) Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns is best known for his popular work with DC Comics in the 2000s. However, before focusing solely on DC, he also spent time at Marvel, where he wrote a memorable run of Avengers. He worked on issues #57-76 of Avengers (Vol. 3), crafting stories titled “World Trust,” “Red Zone,” and “Search for She-Hulk.” Johns skillfully captured the spirit of the classic Avengers era and brought it to a modern audience – a talent he also demonstrated at DC. It’s easy to imagine how great it would have been if he’d continued writing the team for years, and anyone interested in his work should definitely check out his Avengers run.
3) Roger Stern
Roger Stern has enjoyed a remarkable career in comics, fulfilling his childhood dream of working on the characters he grew up loving. He’s contributed to both Marvel and DC, but he’s perhaps best known for his extensive work on The Avengers, spanning five decades. His credits include numerous issues of Avengers (Vol. 1), Avengers Annual, Avengers Forever, Avengers Infinity, Avengers Two: Wonder Man and Beast, Avengers: The Ultron Imperative, and Avengers: Loki Unleashed. Stern excelled at crafting compelling Avengers stories, skillfully blending character development with exciting action and significantly enriching the team’s history.
2) Jonathan Hickman
Jonathan Hickman’s work on the Avengers was exceptional, showcasing his incredible talent. He steadily progressed to Marvel’s flagship titles, first impressing readers with imaginative stories in books like Secret Warriors, and then proving his skill with Fantastic Four. His run on the Avengers continued this trend, assembling a memorable team and pitting them against universe-level threats – even the potential end of the multiverse. He also revitalized the Illuminati and explored the meaning of heroism. Hickman’s complete Avengers saga includes Avengers (Vol. 4) #1-44, New Avengers (Vol. 3) #1-33, Infinity #1-6, and Secret Wars #1-9. Many consider this run to be one of the greatest, and perhaps the definitive, Avengers stories ever told. A decade later, no other writer has managed to recapture the same level of success with the team.
1) Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek worked his way up through the comic book industry, starting with smaller companies before landing at Marvel. He contributed various stories, including a backup feature in 1990’s Avengers Annual #19, and eventually achieved his breakthrough in the 90s with titles like Marvels, Untold Tales of Spider-Man, and Thunderbolts. This led to him being chosen to write Avengers (Vol. 3), where he penned issues #0-15 and 19-56, the Avengers/Squadron Supreme ’98 crossover, the Avengers annuals from 1999-2001, Avengers Forever #1-12, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative. Working with artists like George Perez, Alan Davis, and Carlos Pacheco, Busiek delivered what many consider the definitive Avengers storyline. He skillfully blended a classic comic book feel with a modern, engaging style, resulting in a run that’s widely regarded as one of the greatest ever.
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