U.S.Avengers #1

This is the first superhero book from Marvel that has thrilled me in several years. If this is the future of Marvel, I'm all on board. This is my highest possible recommendation of the week. Find one and experience the joy of what comic book heroics should be. Read Full Review

U.S.Avengers #1 is a rip roaring good time. There are plenty of new characters, action, and interesting dynamics to enjoy that'll make you want more! Above all else, this series appears to be laying the groundwork of what it means to be American and the very definition is fluid and compelling. Read Full Review

When picking up this book, I thought it was just going to be that "'Murica eff yea" book that everyone was asking for. But on the contrary not only does this give us a fresh batch of Avengers, it also gives us people who feel they have a right to be American. No matter what their differences are. Well except for Maverick, he's as white and privileged as it gets. But that's the point. This country is such a melting pot that this book is kind of what we need. It just didn't do a good job publicizing that. Read Full Review

A comic like this with heroes coming out of every corner feels fresh and new. When I use the word "fun" to describe it, I mean that the set of characters in the comic to bring back old comics memories that made me happy. I'm continuing the series for now and I'm curious to see where the team ends up next. After a few more issues we'll see if it gets a more permanent spot on my pull list. Read Full Review

I recommend this book to anyone who likes the sillier side of comic books (and obviously fans of New Avengers as it has a similar tone), but also wants a team that can actually hang with the big boys. They have some real firepower here, and I can't wait to see what kind of mission our red, white, and blue heroes go on. I think this is an important comic for an important time in our country, especially with how Marvel is choosing to take Captain America at the moment. It shows that you can be patriotic to your nation, no matter what side your views, background, or ethnicity is. Read Full Review

U.S.Avengers #1 doesn't break a lot of new ground when it comes to establishing a superhero team. But if the plot here is straightforward, the book still stands out thanks to a combination of lovable patriotic excess and its celebration of American ideals. Fans of Ewing and Medina's previous New Avengers comic should feel right at home despite the new status quo. Read Full Review

Give this one a shot, you won't be sorry. Read Full Review

It is always cool to see a creative team find their niche and with the debut of U.S.Avengers #1, I think its safe to say that Ewing and company have found theirs in daffy, fun, and character focused team books. Standing a solidly entertaining, but unexpectedly presented debut, this first issue keeps Ewing’s overall direction for Roberto and his team on track and better still, keeps evolving the team beyond their debut selves. Adding dynamism and heart to the proceedings are Paco Medina, Juan Vlasco, and Jesus Aburtov, all of whom match the script beat for beat while making it their own. Sunspot and his team may now be working for the government but U.S.Avengers #1 shows that they are all still the same beautifully heroic misfits that readers responded to in the first place. Read Full Review

U.S.Avengers is off to a good start. The usual Marvel skeptics should be pleasantly surprised at how much fun they have with this one. DC Rebirth's success has forced Marvel to step up their game and this book is a perfect example of that. It's Marvel focusing on what separates them from DC and showcasing their strengths. Al Ewing and company deliver a wonderful introduction. This may just find itself at the top of my Pull List next time. Read Full Review

An unlikely team, an unlikely premise and a forsaken Hulk come together to make something pretty wonderful... Read Full Review

U.S.Avengers was a bit of a surprise. This may seem like a book that you could easily pass over due to the lack of star power on the team, but it is a very good start to the series. Well written characters and a creative way to introduce them to the audience is what sets this book apart from other generic titles on the shelf. Read Full Review

There's lots of potential here, and the assortment of characters is reminiscent of Exiles or Runaways, allowing for fun, excitement and hard-hitting drama. Unfortunately, that's also one of the problems here, because it isn't made clear what the actual tone of this series is. It seems lighthearted, which is always welcome, but there's a strangely uneven tone to it. Read Full Review

If youre in the mood for something a little different, then I say pick up U.S.Avengers! Packed with likeable characters, good art, and a crazy story with wild action, its definitely worth your hard-earned money-bits.Americas mightiest heroes have never assembled quite like this! Read Full Review

We expect this to be an extremely patriotic series, perhaps overly so to the point where it's ridiculous, but hopefully that's a source of fun. We're fine with tuning in every month if they give us a reason to, hopefully there's plenty of them. The action we've seen so far has been limited but the core roster promises plenty. Read Full Review

U.S.Avengers is a series that may need some time to build. Theres just enough there with the cast of characters, but maybe not enough of what it needs. I like some of the setup, especially that this title may be more prone to keeping up appearances, but it also could have gone further with more diverse characters. It may be worth a shot, though I could also understand why some readers may not be riveted by this first story. Read Full Review

Objectively, U.S.Avengers #1 is a solid book that will appeal to people who like the New Mutants, reasonable conservative authority figures, or queer Iron Patiots and multi-racial Captain Americas. The first issue is really more of an introduction than an adventure you'll remember forever, but the character work is superb, even if the plot is a little light.It's a workmanlike production that leans heavily into some of the most interesting ideas that superheroes play with and gives a spotlight to some great characters, but in the world it was published in, it becomes something pretty special. Ewing and co. make a fantastic statement about America without obnoxious preaching and set the stage for some big, awesome adventures. So while the issue has some minor flaws, it's one that I can whole-heartedly recommend you try. Read Full Review

This issue did a fine job of setting up the series. The main problem are heroes with same names or powers takes away a chunk of the rating. Art is good enough to carry reader through non-action panels. Read Full Review

There's enough talent here that this title could become something genuinely good with a solid follow up, but this wasn't the debut this team deserved. Read Full Review

Despite the strength of the artist, U.S. Avengers doesn't fly very high on its first mission. Read Full Review

This new Avengers book is off to a pretty rocky start. Maybe it will get better but there was just so much I wasn't able to buy into. I would suggest passing on this as there are way more great new books coming out. Read Full Review

This entire series has the look and feel of being unnecessary. Not since the days of Avengers: West Coast has an Avengers title struggled for relevancy right out of the gate. Read Full Review

Federico Liguori

Jul 20, 2023

I remember reading this in 2017 and thinking it was absolutely amazing. Back to it now and it's still one of the best Marvel ideas I've ever read. This would make a great movie for MCU.

supercoolyeah

Jan 04, 2017

It was a damn good introduction! The pacing of the comic is fast and you would think the introductions would bog down the pace but it really doesn't. On the contrary it just amps up the commotion and makes you appreciate each member of the team. Ewing does a marvelous job in writing. And the art of Medina and Vlasco is very well put together but its the coloring of Aburtov that stands out with all those bright colors intermingling yet not being an eyesore. Can't wait for the antagonist to really make his mark.

Jack's Yattering

Jan 07, 2017

After a second reading I loved this issue even now than the first time. I dig the hell out of Al Ewing's writing, in general, but his Avengers run(s) have been outstanding (seriously, start with the first issue of Ewing's MIGHTY AVENGERS and see how organically that, original, team evolved into what is, presently the U.S.AVENGERS and ULTIMATES, respectively). U.S.AVENGERS had everything that one could want in a comic...if,you don't like this issue then you don't like America. SCORE: 8.5

Kreniigh

Jan 17, 2017

If Mark Gruenwald's continuity wonkiness married Joss Whedon's balance of humor and action.

Ryan

Jan 31, 2019

Solid start but all my favorites from New Avengers are gone like White Tiger, Victor Alvarez, Hulkling, and Wiccan. Sunspot and Cannonball are great, but Squirrel Girl really doesn’t work in team books and I couldn’t care less about Toni Ho, General Maverick, and Pod.

Spock's Brain

Jan 20, 2017

This wasn't a bad comic book, but nothing about this team stands out for me. I will check out the next issue, but this is on shaky ground.

Gizmo

Mar 05, 2017

It's an Avengers team that no one asked for and most of the issue is bogged down in boring interview style character introductions that run too similar in tone and personality to each other. The saving grace of the issue is Paco Medina's breath taking artwork. There is room for the series to grow, but this is a flat way to start.