Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena relaunch a brand new Avengers series in the Marvel NOW! Marvel revealed this first look at the three covers in one by Dustin Weaver.
Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Spider-Woman, Spider-Man, Wolverine and the new Captain Marvel are on the team. Cap sidekick Falcon is joining up. Cannonball of New Mutants is seen blasting into action. One cover #2 there’s a man on fire – is this Jim Hammond – the original Human Torch? On cover #3 is a man with a shadow power and infinity sign on this chest? Could this be Cannonball’s New Mutants teammate Roberto da Costa aka Sunspot or maybe an Eternal?
Hickman confirmed in an earlier story that Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, would be in the series and that the team will start with up to 18 members.
I’m loving Cannonball on the team. I think Sam Guthrie is the Dick Grayson of the Marvel Universe. Cannonball could easily take over for Cyclops but will never be allowed to like Dick could take over for Bruce as Batman. I’m thrilled to see Sam soar in the greater Marvel Now.
Who do you think are the two mystery men?
UPDATE:
Jonathan Hickman revealed on Twitter
“Image released today is not the complete roster, we intentionally left off new characters for spoiler reasons.”
“There are 8 new members not shown. You’ll be happy.”
Who do you think are the other members joining the team?
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Cannonball taking over for Cyclops? Are you high? or just severely deluded. Why don’t we throw Jubilee in for the “new X-Men leader” vote while we’re at it.
Thanks for your comment and checking out the site. Cannonball and Dani Moonstar (in time) could be good X-leaders. I love Cyke – don’t get me wrong – but it would be good to see other get a shot a leadership – like Psylocke will be with the new X-Force. I don’t think they’ll find a vampire cure for Jubilee.