who are the original avengers
The original Avengers (in Marvel Comics, 1963) are:
- Iron Man (Tony Stark)
- Thor (Thor Odinson)
- Hulk (Bruce Banner)
- Ant-Man (Hank Pym)
- Wasp (Janet van Dyne)
These five heroes first assembled in The Avengers #1 in 1963.
In the Marvel movies (MCU), when people say “the original Avengers,” they usually mean the first team from the 2012 film:
- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Thor
- Hulk
- Black Widow
- Hawkeye
Many fans also casually include Captain America as a “founding” Avenger in the comics, since he joined immediately after the team formed and quickly became central to the lineup.
Mini recap
- Comic-book answer: Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, Wasp.
- Movie answer: Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye.
Quick reference table
| Version | “Original Avengers” lineup | First appearance as a team |
|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics (1963) | Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, Wasp | [8][1][3][4]The Avengers #1 (1963) | [3][4]
| Marvel movies (MCU) | Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye | [6][9]The Avengers (2012) film | [9][6]
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