Marvel comic book superheroes have recently gained immense popularity and continue to grow at a very fast pace. The Marvel Universe includes a huge number of heroes, villains, ordinary people and other characters, one way or another connected with a superhero theme.
Typically , Marvel superheroes have their own background, which is dedicated to a single film, and sometimes several. The central place in the universe is occupied by the characters of the Avengers squad. The films about them turned out to be very successful, people fell in love with these Marvel superheroes, which means it's time to create one global project that will unite the most popular heroes of the cinema universe and impress with its scale, both qualitatively and financially.
And so it happened. The Avengers movie, which was released in 2012, has become one of the highest grossing in film history. At the moment, fees exceed one and a half billion dollars.
So which Marvel superheroes were on the Avengers team? In total, it includes 6 characters, each of which has its own individual qualities and abilities.
Iron Man
Tony Stark is one of the richest people on the planet and, in combination, a brilliant scientist and inventor of weapons. Tony and his father made their fortune in the production of various kinds of ammunition, but when Tony grew up, he realized that his inventions only bring pain and suffering to people, so he refused to manufacture weapons, gathered himself an ultra-high-tech iron suit and began to use it to fight evil and protect humanity.
Iron Man is the most charismatic member of the team. It is in his remarks that the majority of the jokes in the film, which are so loved by many viewers, are laid. In Marvel films, the game of superheroes usually does not disappoint, and actor Robert Downey Jr. also excelled in his role.
Tony Stark himself does not have any superpowers, however, the costume makes him one of the strongest members of the team. It is Iron Man who most often plays a decisive role in many battles involving the Avengers.
Captain America
The film about Captain America marked the beginning of a long journey towards creating a full-fledged film about the Avengers. This is evidenced by his name "First Avenger."
Steve Rogers was an ordinary frail guy who did not even want to take into the army, because of his weak physique. However, this did not stop him; he tried with all his might to go to war to help his country.
Once Steve comes across a scientist who invented the super-soldier's serum, thinking about who should become the first person to experience its effects. This man was Steve.
The serum gave him the ability to regenerate and huge muscle mass, and strength, and the American government gave him a shield made of heavy-duty metal that can withstand a blow of any power. This made Captain America virtually invulnerable and able to deal with any enemy.
Hulk
Bruce Benner was a scientist and worked with gamma radiation, studying its effect on body cells. One day, one of his assistants hit directly under the emitter, and Bruce, in order to save his comrade, closed the emitter with his body, receiving a huge dose of gamma radiation.
Colleagues and relatives thought that Bruce had practically no chance to survive, however, he not only survived, but also acquired an unusual ability to turn into a ferocious monster every time something irritates him.
In the Avengers squad, the Hulk is the largest and most powerful, in terms of physical strength, character. Turning into a monster, he cannot control himself and begins to break and destroy everything around, faintly distinguishing between his own and others, so even squad members often get it from him.
Thor
The only superhero who is not human. Thor came to earth from his distant kingdom called Asgard. The purpose of his visit is to help earthlings, since here he found his love and help when he was in a difficult situation.
The main source of strength is his hammer, which allows this character to fly, control lightning and strike with incredible power.
Hawkeye and Black Widow
These characters, unlike the rest, do not have their own films, but only appear in some Marvel paintings as secondary characters.
Viewers know the Black Widow from films about Iron Man, and Hawkeye appeared in the film about Thor. They do not have superpowers, but are only well-trained soldiers who are excellent in command of military weapons.
The Avengers team can be considered the central superheroes of the Marvel universe. Of course, every comic book lover has his own favorite Marvel superheroes, but the company took a very long time to get to the Avengers movie and this path was not easy at all. Fortunately, he was successful and met all the expectations of the audience. In the history of Marvel, the superhero team will forever remain one of the most successful projects.