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New Avengers vs Original: What Makes Them Different?

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In an unexpected turn of events, the Thunderbolts team debuted the New Avengers within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, presenting a fresh take on Earth’s most powerful heroes. The revamped Thunderbolts squad comprises Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Ava Starr (Ghost), Red Guardian, and Bob (Sentry), all of whom were formerly known as villains.

Following the final showdown of the Thunderbolts team against The Void, a dark counterpart of Sentry, they turned their focus towards Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Val), as she had betrayed and manipulated them into fighting one another in the initial scenes of the film.

However, Val tricked them into an impromptu press conference, announcing them as the New Avengers.

Here’s How the MCU’s New Avengers Are Different From the Original Team

At the culmination of “Thunderbolts”, Val publicly claimed responsibility for creating the New Avengers during a press conference. In her address, she emphasized that she had been covertly working towards establishing a fresh era of safety and security for American citizens.

Over the past few years, I’ve been quietly crafting a novel era of safety. The people of the United States now require this shield, and through my diligent efforts, they have received it. Allow me to introduce you to the New Guardians.

In contrast to the warm reception given to the original Avengers team as depicted in the 2012 film “The Avengers”, public opinion towards the New Avengers team from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s storyline, as suggested by the news headlines in the Thunderbolts, is generally skeptical and hesitant.

It’s possible that the Thunderbolts successfully protected New York from The Void, but the general public might be wary of accepting the New Avengers because their team members were once villains or anti-heroes. This could make it difficult for people to trust them since their past actions may still linger in their minds.

In addition to the extended post-credits sequence, John Walker mentioned coming across some harsh online comments about their team on social platforms, suggesting that despite being acknowledged as the present-day Avengers for a year and a half, the public has not fully embraced them yet.

The present New Avengers team includes three super soldiers – Bucky, Red Guardian, and US Agent; a character named Yelena who is Black Widow; Ava Starr/Ghost, an operative skilled at camouflage and invisibility; and Bob, a powerful but volatile individual whose powers might unleash his inner demon again.

The team’s setup appears insufficient with the necessary force to hold their own against extraordinary dangers from another realm.

As a film enthusiast, I must admit that Yelena’s observation about them being the officially endorsed superheroes resonated deeply. It seems clear that they’re our go-to team whenever danger looms, regardless of the fact that their reputation among the public is starting to fade.

The New Avengers in Marvel Comics Explained

In the Marvel Comics universe, a new version of the Avengers team was introduced following the permanent disbandment of the original team. This new team made their first appearance in New Avengers #1, written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by David Finch, which hit shelves in January 2005.

Originally, Captain America, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Spider-Man, and a hidden Skrull as Spider-Woman were the founding members. The team eventually grew to incorporate characters such as Wolverine, Ronin, Echo, Ms. Marvel, Mockingbird, and the volatile Sentry, who also plays a role in the New Avengers within the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thunderbolts.

In contrast to the New Avengers who emerged from the Thunderbolts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the comic book version of this team operates independently and does not have government approval. Instead, they choose to defy the Superhuman Registration Act.

Will Sam Wilson’s Avengers Join Forces with the New Avengers in Doomsday?

Prior to the release of “Avengers: Doomsday”, a hint of an emerging dispute between Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson was subtly suggested in the post-credits scene of “Thunderbolts”. This conflict revolves around each character’s perspective on who truly represents the Avengers.

As a passionate cinephile immersed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), I can’t help but feel a sense of exclusion when it comes to my fellow New Avengers. We’re the unofficial team, yet we seem to be consistently left out of the loop on crucial matters. It seems the public’s wariness towards superheroes has led to us being sidelined, which isn’t exactly what I signed up for.

To complicate things further, Sam submitted an application for the trademark of the name, “The Avengers,” allowing his group to legally adopt it.

Even though the two teams are embroiled in a dispute about the “Avengers” moniker, it’s likely that this issue will take a backseat as they grapple with the introduction of Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom (a formidable character from Avengers 5) and the impending threats posed by the incursions to their universe.

It’s likely that Yelena’s New Avengers and Sam Wilson’s Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, despite their past disagreements, will unite more closely to tackle the impending danger across multiple universes.

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2025-05-02 03:04

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