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[[folder:Tigra]]
!!Tigra
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Greer Grant Nelson
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' The Cat, Greer Sorenson, the Werecat, the Were-Woman
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Claws of the Cat'' #1 (November, 1972) [[note]]As the Cat[[/note]]; ''Giant-Size Creatures'' #1 (July, 1974) [[note]]As Tigra[[/note]]

Tigra (Greer Grant Nelson) is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Introduced as the non-superpowered crime fighter the Cat in The Claws of the Cat #1 (November 1972). The character was created by writer-editor Roy Thomas and artist Wally Wood (Marie Severin was then brought in to help layout the art), with her early adventures written by Linda Fite. She mutated into the super powered tiger-woman Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures #1 (July 1974), by writer Tony Isabella and artist Don Perlin.

Greer Nelson (née Grant) first appeared as The Cat. She later became Tigra through a mystic ritual that bound the soul of one of the Cat People, to her own.

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!!Tigra provides examples of:

* AlliterativeName: '''Gr'''eer '''Gr'''ant.
* AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Cat, but also tiger.
* ArchEnemy: ComicBook/TheHood after he and his gang gave her a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown because another villain asked him to do so in exchange for his advice. Tigra gets her revenge when, at the end of Dark Reign, she corners him and talks at length about how she wants to kill him... and then doesn't. [[CruelMercy Instead she simply brings in his wife so she'll know who he is and what he's done and never let him near her or his daughter again]].
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Tigra's fairly nice and even a little flirtatious normally. Keep in mind that this is a woman that had a conversation with X-23 about the best way to eviscerate a person.
* CatGirl: The Cat was once a costumed heroine who used a powered costume, but a ritual was performed on her, transforming her into the werecat Tigra. There's a tug-of-war between her human and feline instincts and which has the upper hand tends to [[DependingOnTheWriter depend on the writer]]. One day she's able to fly interstellar spacecraft, the next she's chasing and eating mice and unable to speak (except in cat noises.)
* CatsHateWater: Tigra used to be deathly afraid of water, though she seems to have at least somewhat gotten over it.
* ChildByRape: Has a BedTrick one in the form of her son who was conceived [[spoiler:by Skrull doppelganger pretending to be Hank Pym who seduced and impregnated Tigra. Despite this, she still loves her son, but responds with barely veiled rage when his Skrull parentage is brought up.]]
* DatingCatwoman: In a miniseries from 2002, Greer (using the false name of Greer Sorenson) infiltrated a police academy hoping to find answers about the death of her husband Billy. While there she met and fell in love with Sergeant Matt [=McMullin=], an instructor at the academy. Unfortunately, Greer discovered that Matt was involved with a group of vigilante cops called the Brethren of the Blue Fist. Worse, it was revealed that Matt had killed Billy to stop him from exposing the Brethren's crimes.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: She never wears shoes while in Cat form.
* HalfHumanHybrid: She is a human woman turned half-tiger thanks to magic. And ''then'' she... [[spoiler: went and got knocked up by a Skrull pretending to be Henry Pym. Which would make her child half-Skrull, one-quarter human and one-quarter magic tiger.]] The disguise was so good that the [[spoiler:Skrull imposter only gave Hank Pym's DNA, so the child is three-quarters human, one-quarter magic tiger.]]
* HealingFactor: If Tigra is injured, she is capable of regenerating damaged tissue faster than an ordinary human. She can heal injuries as severe as broken bones within a matter of days. However, she is unable to regenerate missing limbs, organs, or brain cells.
* HollywoodDateless: In Avenger's Academy, Tigra of all people laments her dating impaired status during the series ("Single mom who sheds"). She could probably easily get dates—just not long term commitment.
* HorribleJudgeOfCharacter: Her romantic history is a mess to say the least. Her first late husband was a chauvanist beat-cop who tried to strong arm her [[StayInTheKitchen into being a housewife despite her contrary wishes.]] She then courted another cop who [[spoiler:ended up being the man who murdered her late husband.]] Her next lovers were various and none lasted for long while the man who would bear her a child ended up being [[spoiler:an alien spy.]]
* HotTeacher: After joining Avenger's Academy, Tigra's definitely this. {{Lampshaded}} several times by the students, but especially when she meets Emma Frost in issue #22.
--> '''Emma Frost''': By the way, darling, I love your outfit. Don't let anyone tell you it's inappropriate for a teacher.
* JackOfAllStats: Tigra has impressive strength, speed, agility, healing and combat skills but is surpassed in one area each by another Avenger.
* LegacyCharacter: Greer is in fact not the first Tigra. In West Coast Avengers, Volume 2, Issue 6, it is revealed that the first Tigra was also a woman who was transformed into a cat person by the original two Cat People, Flavius and Helene.
* MostCommonSuperpower: Made especially obvious by her usual attire.
* MsFanservice: Tigra is a twofer, being a CatGirl who walks around wearing naught but a bikini. Later books have tried to justify this with Tigra saying wearing anything else over a full coat of fur would result in heatstroke, and the bikini is pretty much for modesty's sake.
* MyInstinctsAreShowing: Tigra originally struggled to control her cat-like urges and desires. After her "Human" and "Cat" souls were fused, it ceased to be an issue.
* NaturalWeapon: Her claws and fangs.
* OvershadowedByAwesome: Tigra's power set isn't as impressive compared to a lot of the other Avengers. As she herself once said, "I can't fly. I don't teleport. I'm not a god of any type. I'm just... me."
* PrimaryColorChampion: As The Cat, Greer wore a yellow and blue costume.
* ReallyGetsAround: Known for being very sexually active and having had a lot of partners.
* StatuesqueStunner: She stands at 5'10"/178cm tall and very much attractive.
* {{Stripperiffic}}: She runs around in a bikini!. Counts as FridgeBrilliance when you consider the West Coast Manor is in California, and its probably hot enough for her already, as she's covered in fur 24/7. She even lampshades this in recent issues where the students and the Runaways meet up.
* SexyCatPerson: She's basically a humanoid tigress, and she's certainly gorgeous. She even provides the trope page image.
* SignificantGreenEyedRedhead: She has pretty green eyes and her fiery red hair remains in cat form.
* SuperSenses: Tigra's senses are about ten times as keen as an average human's, and about five times that of an average cat's. She also has a rarely used sixth sense that allows her to sense the emotions of others on a basic level.
* SuperReflexes: Tigra has incredible reflexes. She was able to dodge Ragnarok's hammer after it was thrown at her, and showed incredible flexibility while training White Tiger and again when slipping out of restraints that would've easily held a normal person.
* SuperSpeed: While not a speedster by any means, Tigra can move pretty fast if she wants to.
* SuperStrength: Though it's not usually played up, Tigra's officially as physically powerful as Spider-Man.
* SuperToughness: Tigra's physiology makes her much tougher than an ordinary person. Her body is able to withstand great impact forces and blunt trauma that would severely injure or kill a normal human, though she is far from invulnerable.
* VoluntaryShapeshifting: Tigra possesses a mystical talisman that allows her to change her appearance from feline to human at will. She rarely uses it and only appears in her human form when circumstances require it. She regards her feline body as her natural form.
* WolverineClaws: Tigra's claws are extremely sharp and tough.
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[[folder:She-Hulk]]
!!She-Hulk
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Jennifer Susan "Jen" Walters
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Hulk
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/MightyAvengers, '''ComicBook/AForce''' (leader)
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Savage She-Hulk'' #1 (February, 1980)

After being shot by mobsters, Jennifer Walter received a life-saving blood transfusion from her cousin Bruce Banner, aka The Hulk. Due to Banner's irradiated blood, Jennifer gained the ability to transform into the Sensational She-Hulk. She is a recurring member of the Avengers.
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-> See Characters/SheHulkTitleCharacter
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[[folder:Monica Rambeau]]
!!Monica Rambeau
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Monica Rambeau
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Captain Marvel, Photon, Pulsar, Daystar, Sceptre, Lady of Light, Monica Marvel, Sun Goddess, Spectrum
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers (leader), ComicBook/MightyAvengers (field leader), '''ComicBook/{{The Ultimates|2015}}'''
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Amazing Spider-Man Annual'' #16 (October, 1982) [[note]]As Captain Marvel[[/note]]; ''Avengers Unplugged'' #5 (June, 1996) [[note]]As Photon[[/note]]; ''New Thunderbolts'' #9 (August, 2005) [[note]]As Pulsar[[/note]]; ''Mighty Avengers'' #1 (November, 2013) [[note]]As Spectrum[[/note]]

After being exposed to extra-dimensional energy, Lt. Monica Rambeau gained the ability to manipulate all energies of the electromagnetic spectrum. She has gone by many code-names over the years whilst utilizing these abilities as a crime fighter. Monica has served alongside the Avengers in various incarnations and operated as their leader for a time.
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-> See Characters/MarvelComicsMarvels
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[[folder:Starfox]]
!!Starfox
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Eros of Titan, originally Eron
%%!!! '''Notable Aliases:'''
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Iron Man'' #55 (February, 1973)

Eros is The youngest son of A'lar Mentor, and is Thanos' younger brother. Eros is also an Eternal and Avenger.
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-> See Characters/TheEternalsEternals
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[[folder:Mockingbird]]
!!Mockingbird
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Barbara "Bobbi" Morse Barton
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Agent 19, the Huntress
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Astonishing Tales'' #6 (June, 1971) [[note]]As Dr. Barbara Morse[[/note]]; ''Marvel Super Action'' #1 (January, 1976) [[note]]As Huntress[[/note]]; ''Marvel Team-Up'' #95 (July, 1980) [[note]]As Mockingbird[[/note]]

Barbara "Bobbi" Morse is an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and has served on several Avengers teams.
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-> See Characters/MockingbirdMarvelComics
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[[folder:War Machine]]
!!War Machine
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' James Rupert "Rhodey" Rhodes
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Iron Man, Iron Patriot, Commander Rhodes, Hulk Machine, Iron Man 2.0, Rhodey, Shellshock, The Pilot
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Iron Man'' #118 (January, 1979) [[note]]As James Rhodes[[/note]]; ''Iron Man'' #170 (May, 1983) [[note]]As Iron Man[[/note]]; ''Iron Man'' #284 (July, 1992) [[note]]As War Machine[[/note]]; ''Gambit'' #13 (May, 2013) [[note]]As Iron Patriot[[/note]]

War Machine is a superhero originating from Marvel Comics. James "Rhodey" Rhodes is Tony Stark's personal pilot and one of the playboy's oldest friends. Rhodes also known as Rhodey has often donned the Iron Man mantle when the burden has been too much for his friend, but has also established his own identity as the War Machine and Iron Patriot.
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-> See Characters/IronManHeroes
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[[folder:Namor the Sub-Mariner]]
!!Namor the Sub-Mariner
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Namor [=McKenzie=]
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Namor the First, The Avenging Son, Imperius Rex, The Sub-Mariner
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Marvel Comics'' #1 (October, 1939)

Namor the Sub-Mariner is the ruler of undersea Atlantis. The offspring of a sea captain and an Atlantean princess, he has been both a hero and a villain to the surface world. Namor is one of Marvel's oldest published characters with his origins in the Golden Age of comics.
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-> See Characters/SubMarinerNamorAndSupportingCharacters
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[[folder:The Thing]]
!!The Thing
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Benjamin Jacob "Ben" Grimm
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Blackbeard the Pirate, Angrir: Breaker of Souls, Dr. Josiah Verpoorteen, El Morrito
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/NewAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (November, 1961)

Ben Grimm, better known as the Thing, is the original quintessential tough guy of the Marvel Universe. But, because of his transformation, he's also the tragic member of the Fantastic Four. Ben was an ace test-pilot until exposure to intense cosmic radiation mutated him into a rock-skinned monster with immense superhuman strength. Ben's exterior is much harder than stone which gives him a rather gruff disposition; but deep down, he has a heart of gold.
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-> See Characters/TheThing
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[[folder:Doctor Druid]]
!!Doctor Druid
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Anthony Ludgate Druid
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Druid, Doctor Droom
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Amazing Adventures'' #1 (June, 1961)

Doctor Druid was a psychiatrist who was attracted to the mystic arts. After being trained by a Tibetan Lama, Druid gained mastery over some mystic arts.
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* AcceptableTargets: He has been referred to as "The Worst Avenger" many times in-universe and remains a frequent target for mockery when discussing the people the Avengers allow into their ranks.
* AlliterativeName: '''D'''octor '''D'''ruid.
* BestialityisDepraved: His son Sebastian Druid appears as a member of Nick Fury's Howling Commandoes, and is said to have monster blood in him.
* BrainwashedAndCrazy:
** His Avengers membership was tainted when he was mind controlled by supervillainess the Terminatrix (at the time impersonating the space pirate Nebula) into manipulating the team on her behalf. While in this state, he even assumed chairmanship of the team for a very short period. When "Nebula" was cast into Limbo, Druid followed, as he was still under her thrall. He eventually regained control of his own mind and returned to Earth.
** As leader of the Secret Defenders, he was once again victimized by a villain's mind control, this time by the demon Slorioth.
* {{Druid}}: He was said to carry with him the ancient powers/knowledge of the Britons.
* EnlightenmentSuperpowers
* FaceHeelTurn: In the 2016 ''ComicBook/SquadronSupreme'' series. One always thought he was a self important asshole, but this combined with his reputation as the worst Avenger, and the general disrespect his former teammates had for him after his death lead to him taking over Weirdworld as a cruel tyrant.
* {{Jerkass}}: The guy could be quite a prick.
* KryptoniteFactor: Druidic magic is affected by iron.
* LikeFatherUnlikeSon: His son Sebastian Druid is a far nicer person than Anthony ever was.
* MindOverMatter: Druid was capable of levitating himself or other objects.
* NotQuiteDead: Killed by Hellstorm some time ago, in 2016 ''Squadron Supreme'' series it revealed that despite being dead, his soul took on a corporal form when it encountered Weirdworld, and that as long as he remained in the magical realm, he was essentially alive.
* OccultDetective
* PrecursorHero: He was this to Doctor Strange, both in-universe and out, according to [[https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-doctor-druid-origin-connections/ this link]].
* {{Telepathy}}: He possesses some degree of telepathy.
* WarriorTherapist
* WithGreatPowerComesGreatInsanity: After abandoned his superhero identity, he became more of a real, traditional druid, a fact reflected by his taking on the simple name of "Druid", and the new nature of his nature powers, but he let his feelings of rage and power lust take him over and went insane before to be killed by Hellstorm.
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[[folder:Moon Knight]]
!!Moon Knight
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Marc Spector
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Steven Grant, Jake Lockley, Fist of Khonshu, Mr. Knight
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Werewolf by Night'' #32 (August, 1975)

Moon Knight, Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley: four different aspects of the same man who was resurrected by Khonshu (the Egyptian Lunar-God of Vengeance and Justice) to serve as his "avatar." Those unjust mortals who prey upon the innocents traveling at night, with powers that come from the moon, beware the Vengeance of the Moon Knight!
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-> See Characters/MoonKnightMarcSpector
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[[folder:Firebird]]
!!Firebird
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Bonita Juárez
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' La Espirita
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol 2 #265 (November, 1981)

Bonita Juarez was raised as a devout catholic in Buena Vista in New Mexico. Bonita Juarez gained superpowers when she was hit by a ball of cold fire that came out of the sky. The fireball contained extraterrestrial radiation that gave Bonita energy-wielding powers. Initially fearful that this was the devil's work, Juarez eventually believed that the fireball was from the Firebird, a creature of Native American lore. Taking the creature's name, she became a costumed hero, eventually joining the West Coast Avengers.
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* AmicableExes: With [[Comicbook/AntMan Hank Pym]], her former West Coast Avenger's teammate.
* BraidsBeadsAndBuckskins: Averted with her initial costume, a yellow unitard with red boots and gloves, and Firebird-themed shoulder pads and tiara. Played straight with her later second uniform (see above).
** Taken to near-ridiculous extremes during her short tenure on Omega Flight, with her costume being made up almost entirely of buckskin-tassels and a giant fur-cape.
* {{Flight}}
* HeritageDisconnect: In her early appearances, from her Native American roots. Later stories would have her rediscover her Native American heritage.
* MagicalNativeAmerican: Downplayed somewhat, as her Catholic upbringing is more often brought up in reference to her heritage.
* OutOfFocus: For much of TheNineties, despite being a recurring member of the team. Creator/KurtBusiek rectified this in his run.
* PlayingWithFire
* {{Seers}}
* SpicyLatina
* TwoferTokenMinority: Hispanic and Native American.
* WhoWantsToLiveForever: Firebird has at least experienced hints that her powers may include some form of immortality, as she has survived exposure to radiation and been able to fly in space on her own, but she is clearly uncomfortable with the notion that she may never actually die.
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[[folder:Demolition Man]]
!!Demolition Man
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Dennis Dunphy
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' D-Man, Demolition Dunphy, Scourge of the Underworld
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Thing'' #28 (October, 1985) [[note]]As Dennis Dunphy[[/note]]; ''Captain America'' #328 (April, 1987) [[note]]As Demolition-Man[[/note]]

A former professional wrestler, Demolition Man has had a dubious and difficult career as a costumed adventurer. Although he began as one of Captain America’s closest allies during a difficult time for the patriotic hero, much of his life following that has proven hard. Recently he has started working as Sam Wilson's pilot and field back up.
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-> See Characters/CaptainAmericaSupportingCharacters
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[[folder:Forgotten One]]
!!Forgotten One
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%%!!! '''Alter Ego:'''
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Gilgamesh, Gil, Hero of Sumer, Lost Eternal, Beloved of the Muses, Dragon-Slayer, Forgotten Nemesis, Beast of Legend, King Gilgamesh
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Eternals'' #13 (July, 1977)

His true name lost in the mists of time, The Forgotten One is a member of the immortal race called the Eternals. He has been known by many names but he is once more who he must ever be: The Forgotten One.
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-> See Characters/TheEternalsEternals
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[[folder:Mr. Fantastic]]
!!Mr. Fantastic
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Reed Richards
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Invincible Man, Reed Benjamin
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (November, 1961)

Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, is the leader of the Fantastic Four. He can stretch his body to great distances due to his exposure to cosmic rays while in space. He is also considered to be one of the smartest men alive, using his brain to explore alternate dimensions and save the world alongside his family from science-based threats.
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-> See Characters/FantasticFourTheFantasticFour
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[[folder:Invisible Woman]]
!!Invisible Woman
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Susan Storm Richards
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Invisible Girl, Captain Universe, Susan Benjamin, Malice, Mistress of Hate, Baroness Von Doom, Tabitha Deneuve
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (November, 1961)

Susan Storm is a founding member of the Fantastic Four and later the Future Foundation. She is able to create invisible force fields of any shape she conceives and able to turn herself and anything she's in contact with invisible. Sue is the wife of Reed Richards and the mother of their children, Franklin and Valeria.
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-> See the Characters/FantasticFourTheFantasticFour
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[[folder:U.S. Agent]]
!!U.S. Agent
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' John F. Walker
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Jack Daniels, Super-Patriot, Captain America
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/DarkAvengers, ComicBook/MightyAvengers, ComicBook/DoctorDoom's Avengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Captain America'' #323 (November, 1986) [[note]]As Super-Patriot[[/note]]; ''Captain America'' #333 (September, 1987) [[note]]As Captain America[[/note]]; ''Captain America'' #354 (June, 1989) [[note]]As U.S. Agent[[/note]]

John Walker had his strength enhanced in hopes of being a hero for his country like his fallen brother. After a tenure upholding the mantle of Captain America, Walker re-established himself as U.S.Agent where he went on to have extensive service as a member of, and even leader to, the Avengers.
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-> See Characters/CaptainAmericaHeroes
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[[folder:Quasar]]
!!Quasar
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!!! '''Alter Ego:''' Wendell Elvis Vaughn
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Marvel Boy, Marvel Man
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' ''Captain America'' #217 (January, 1978) [[note]]As Marvel Man[[/note]]; ''The Incredible Hulk'' #234 (April, 1979) [[note]]As Quasar[[/note]]

A former agent of SHIELD, Wendell Vaughn is a cosmic-powered superhero known as Quasar. Equipped with energy-manipulating Quantum Bands, Quasar was appointed Captain Marvel's successor as Protector of the Universe by Eon, and has been a valued member of the Avengers and ally to the Guardians of the Galaxy. In the past, he was in charge of Project PEGASUS, led the short-lived teams the Starmasters and the Annihilators, and acted as Avatar of Infinity.
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-> See Characters/{{Quasar}}
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[[folder:Human Torch (Android)]]
!!Human Torch (Android)
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%%!!! '''Alter Ego:'''
!!! '''Notable Aliases:''' Jim Hammond, The Torch
!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''First Appearance:''' Marvel Comics #1 (October, 1939)

The original Human Torch, who fought in the second World War and was a member of the Invaders, is an artificial human created by Professor Phineas T. Horton. He is also (publishing-wise) the first ever Marvel super-hero!
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-> See Characters/InvadersFoundingMembers
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* DatingCatwoman: In a miniseries from the 90s, Greer (using the false name of Greer Sorenson) infiltrated a police academy hoping to find answers about the death of her husband Billy. While there she met and fell in love with Sergeant Matt [=McMullin=], an instructor at the academy. Unfortunately, Greer discovered that Matt was involved with a group of vigilante cops called the Brethren of the Blue Fist. Worse, it was revealed that Matt had killed Billy to stop him from exposing the Brethren's crimes.

-> See Characters/SheHulkTitleCharacter[[/folder]]

-> See [[Characters/SheHulkTitleCharacter She-Hulk]]
[[/folder]]

-> See ComicBook/MonicaRambeau

-> See Characters/TheEternals

-> See ComicBook/{{Mockingbird}}

-> See ComicBook/WarMachine

-> See Characters/NamorTheSubMariner

Ben Grimm, better known as the Thing, is the original quintessential tough-guy of the Marvel Universe. But, because of his transformation, he's also the tragic member of the Fantastic Four. Ben was an ace test-pilot until exposure to intense cosmic radiation mutated him into a rock-skinned monster with immense superhuman strength. Ben's exterior is much harder than stone which gives him a rather gruff disposition; but deep down, he has a heart of gold.

-> See ComicBook/TheThing

* JerkAss: The guy could be quite a prick.

-> See [[Characters/MoonKnightMarcSpector Moon Knight]]

-> See Characters/TheEternals

-> See ComicBook/MisterFantastic

-> See the ComicBook/InvisibleWoman

-> See ComicBook/USAgent

-> See ComicBook/HumanTorch

-> See ComicBook/MonicaRambeau]

* RaisedCatholic

-> See [[Characters/MarvelComicsMonicaRambeau Monica Rambeau]]

-> See [[Characters/MarvelComicsJohnWalker U.S. Agent]]

-> See [[Characters/MarvelComicsJimHammond Human Torch]]

-> See [[Characters/MarvelComicsWarMachine War Machine]]

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-> See [[Characters/MarvelComicsQuasar Quasar]]

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-> See Characters/CaptainAmericaAllies

* NoAccountingForTaste: Her romantic history is a mess to say the least. Her first late husband was a chauvanist beat-cop who tried to strong arm her [[StayInTheKitchen into being a housewife despite her contrary wishes.]] She then courted another cop who [[spoiler:ended up being the man who murdered her late husband.]] Her next lovers were various and none lasted for long while the man who would bear her a child ended up being [[spoiler:an alien spy.]]

* ChildByRape: Has a RapeByDeception one in the form of her son who was conceived [[spoiler:by Skrull doppelganger pretending to be Hank Pym who seduced and impregnated Tigra. Despite this, she still loves her son, but responds with barely veiled rage when his Skrull parentage is brought up.]]

-> See [[Characters/SheHulkJenniferWalters She-Hulk]]

Greer Nelson (née Grant) first appeared, as The Cat in the comic, of the same name. She later became Tigra through a mystic ritual that bound the soul of one of the Cat People, to her own.

-> See [[Characters/MarvelComicsTigra Tigra]]

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!!To return to the main character page, see [[Characters/TheAvengers here]].

!! Tigra

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''Joined In:''' ''Avengers'' #211 (September, 1981)

See the ComicBook/{{Tigra}} page for more info.

!! She-Hulk

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/MightyAvengers, '''ComicBook/AForce''' (leader)
!!! '''Joined In:''' ''Avengers'' #221 (July, 1982)

See the ComicBook/SheHulk page for more info.

!! ComicBook/MonicaRambeau

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers (leader), ComicBook/MightyAvengers (field leader), '''ComicBook/{{The Ultimates|2015}}'''
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #231 (May, 1983)

See the ComicBook/MonicaRambeau page for more info.

!! Starfox

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #243 (May, 1984)

See the Characters/TheEternals page for more info.

!! ComicBook/{{Mockingbird}}

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' #1 (September, 1984)

See the ComicBook/{{Mockingbird}} page for more info.

!! ComicBook/WarMachine

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers, ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' #1 (September, 1984)

See the ComicBook/WarMachine page for more info.

!! Namor the ComicBook/SubMariner

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #262 (December, 1985)

See the ComicBook/SubMariner page for more info.

!! ComicBook/TheThing

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/NewAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' Vol 2 #9 (June, 1986)

See the ComicBook/TheThing page for more info.

!! Doctor Druid

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #278 (April, 1987)

!! ComicBook/MoonKnight

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' Vol 2 #21 (June, 1987)
(June 1987)

See the ComicBook/MoonKnight page for more info.

!! Firebird

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/SecretAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers Annual'' #2 (September, 1987)

!! Demolition Man

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Captain America'' #349 (January, 1989)

See Characters/CaptainAmericaAllies for more info.

!! Forgotten One

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #300 (February, 1989)

See Characters/TheEternals page for more info.

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!! ComicBook/MisterFantastic

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #300 (February, 1989)

See the ComicBook/MisterFantastic page for more info.

!! ComicBook/InvisibleWoman

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #300 (February, 1989)

See the ComicBook/InvisibleWoman page for more info.

!! U.S. Agent

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/DarkAvengers, ComicBook/MightyAvengers, ComicBook/DoctorDoom's Avengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' Vol. 2 #44 (May, 1989)

See ComicBook/USAgent for more info.

!! ComicBook/{{Quasar}}

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #305 (July, 1989)

See the ComicBook/{{Quasar}} page for more info.

!! Human Torch (Android)

!!! '''Team Affiliations:''' ComicBook/WestCoastAvengers, ComicBook/TheAvengers
!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers West Coast'' #50 (November, 1989)

See the ComicBook/HumanTorch1939 page for more info.

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!! Comicbook/WarMachine

Greer Nelson (née Grant) first appeared as The Cat. She later became Tigra through a mystic ritual that bound the soul of one of the Cat People, to her own.

* AlliterativeName: '''Gr'''eer '''Gr'''ant.
* AnimalThemedSuperbeing: Cat, but also tiger.
* ArchEnemy: ComicBook/TheHood after he and his gang gave her a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown because another villain asked him to do so in exchange for his advice. Tigra gets her revenge when, at the end of Dark Reign, she corners him and talks at length about how she wants to kill him... and then doesn't. [[CruelMercy Instead she simply brings in his wife so she'll know who he is and what he's done and never let him near her or his daughter again]].
* BadassNormal: When she was The Cat.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Tigra's fairly nice and even a little flirtatious normally. Keep in mind that this is a woman that had a conversation with X-23 about the best way to eviscerate a person.
* CatGirl: The Cat was once a costumed heroine who used a powered costume, but a ritual was performed on her, transforming her into the werecat Tigra. There's a tug-of-war between her human and feline instincts and which has the upper hand tends to [[DependingOnTheWriter depend on the writer]]. One day she's able to fly interstellar spacecraft, the next she's chasing and eating mice and unable to speak (except in cat noises.)
* CatsHateWater: Tigra used to be deathly afraid of water, though she seems to have at least somewhat gotten over it.
* DatingCatwoman: In a miniseries from the 90s, Greer (using the false name of Greer Sorenson) infiltrated a police academy hoping to find answers about the death of her husband Billy. While there she met and fell in love with Sergeant Matt [=McMullin=], an instructor at the academy. Unfortunately, Greer discovered that Matt was involved with a group of vigilante cops called the Brethren of the Blue Fist. Worse, it was revealed that Matt had killed Billy to stop him from exposing the Brethren's crimes.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: She never wears shoes while in Cat form.
* FemmeFatalons: Tigra's fangs and claws are extremely sharp and tough
* HalfHumanHybrid: She is a human woman turned half-tiger thanks to magic. And ''then'' she... [[spoiler: went and got knocked up by a Skrull pretending to be Henry Pym. Which would make her child half-Skrull, one-quarter human and one-quarter magic tiger.]] The disguise was so good that the [[spoiler:Skrull imposter only gave Hank Pym's DNA, so the child is three-quarters human, one-quarter magic tiger.]]
* HealingFactor: If Tigra is injured, she is capable of regenerating damaged tissue faster than an ordinary human. She can heal injuries as severe as broken bones within a matter of days. She is unable to regenerate missing limbs, organs, or brain cells.
* HollywoodDateless: In Avenger's Academy, Tigra of all people laments her dating impaired status during the series ("Single mom who sheds"). She could probably easily get dates—just not long term commitment.
* HotTeacher: After joining Avenger's Academy, Tigra's definitely this. {{Lampshaded}} several times by the students, but especially when she meets Emma Frost in issue #22.
--> '''Emma Frost''': By the way, darling, I love your outfit. Don't let anyone tell you it's inappropriate for a teacher.
* LegacyCharacter: Greer is in fact not the first Tigra. In West Coast Avengers, Volume 2, Issue 6, it is revealed that the first Tigra was also a woman who was transformed into a cat person by the original two Cat People, Flavius and Helene.
* MostCommonSuperpower: Made especially obvious by her usual attire.
* MsFanservice: Tigra is a twofer, being a CatGirl who walks around wearing naught but a bikini. Later books have tried to justify this with Tigra saying wearing anything else over a full coat of fur would result in heatstroke, and the bikini is pretty much for modesty's sake.
* MyInstinctsAreShowing: Tigra originally struggled to control her cat-like urges and desires. After her "Human" and "Cat" souls were fused, it ceased to be an issue.
* OvershadowedByAwesome: Tigra's power set isn't as impressive compared to a lot of the other Avengers. As she herself once said, "I can't fly. I don't teleport. I'm not a god of any type. I'm just... me."
* ReallyGetsAround: Known for being very sexually active and having had a lot of partners.
* {{Stripperiffic}}: She runs around in a bikini!. Counts as FridgeBrilliance when you consider the West Coast Manor is in California, and its probably hot enough for her already, as she's covered in fur 24/7. She even lampshades this in recent issues where the students and the Runaways meet up.
* SexyCatPerson: She's basically a humanoid tigress, and she's certainly gorgeous. She even provides the trope page image.
* SuperSenses: Tigra's senses are about ten times as keen as an average human's, and about five times that of an average cat's. She also has a rarely used sixth sense that allows her to sense the emotions of others on a basic level.
* SuperReflexes: Tigra has incredible reflexes. She was able to dodge Ragnarok's hammer after it was thrown at her, and showed incredible flexibility while training White Tiger and again when slipping out of restraints that would've easily held a normal person.
* SuperSpeed: While not a speedster by any means, Tigra can move pretty fast if she wants to.
* SuperStrength: Though it's not usually played up, Tigra's officially as physically powerful as Spider-Man.
* SuperToughness: Tigra's physiology makes her much tougher than an ordinary person. Her body is able to withstand great impact forces and blunt trauma that would severely injure or kill a normal human, though she is far from invulnerable.
* VoluntaryShapeshifting: Tigra possesses a mystical talisman that allows her to change her appearance from feline to human at will. She rarely uses it and only appears in her human form when circumstances require it. She regards her feline body as her natural form.

This page lists all the characters in the MarvelUniverse who joined the ComicBook/TheAvengers during TheEighties. Characters currently serving on a team mentioned are '''bolded'''.

For other Avenger character pages sorted by decade they joined, [[Characters/TheAvengers see here]].

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!! ComicBook/SheHulk

See the ComicBook/SheHulk page for more info.

See the ComicBook/MonicaRambeau page for more info.

See Characters/TheEternals page for more info.

See the ComicBook/{{Mockingbird}} page for more info.

See the ComicBook/WarMachine page for more info.

See the ComicBook/SubMariner page for more info.

See ComicBook/TheThing page for more info.

See the ComicBook/MoonKnight page for more info.

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See Characters/CaptainAmericaAllies for more info.

See Characters/TheEternals page for more info.

See the ComicBook/MisterFantastic page for more info.

See the ComicBook/InvisibleWoman page for more info.

See ComicBook/USAgent for more info.

See the ComicBook/{{Quasar}} page for more info.

See the ComicBook/HumanTorch1939 page for more info.

* LegacyCharacter: ComicBook/PatsyWalker follows her ''The Cat'' legacy.

!!! '''Debut:''' As the Cat: ''The Claws of the Cat'' #1 (November 1972); As Tigra: ''Giant-Size Creatures'' #1 (July 1974)

!!! '''Joined In:''' ''Avengers'' #211 (September 1981)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''Savage She-Hulk'' #1 (February 1980)

!!! '''Joined In:''' ''Avengers'' #221 (July 1982)

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!!! '''Debut:''' As Captain Marvel: ''The Amazing Spider-Man Annual'' #16 (October 1982); As Photon: ''Avengers Unplugged'' #5 (June 1996); As Pulsar: ''New Thunderbolts'' #9 (August 2005); As Spectrum: ''Mighty Avengers'' #1 (November 2013)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #231 (May 1983)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''Iron Man'' #55 (February 1973)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #243 (May 1984)

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!!! '''Debut:''' As Dr. Barbara Morse: ''Astonishing Tales'' #6 (June 1971); Full appearance: ''Astonishing Tales'' #12 (June 1972); As Huntress: ''Marvel Super Action'' #1 (January 1976); As Mockingbird: ''Marvel Team-Up'' #95 (July 1980)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' #1 (September 1984)

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!!! '''Debut:''' As James Rhodes: ''Iron Man'' #118 (January 1979); As Iron Man: ''Iron Man'' #170 (May 1983); As War Machine: ''Iron Man'' #284 (July 1992); As Iron Patriot: ''Gambit'' #13 (May 2013)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' #1 (September 1984)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''Marvel Comics'' #1 (Oct. 1939, official)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #262 (December 1985)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (Nov. 1961)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' Vol. 2 #9 (June 1986)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''Amazing Adventures'' #1 (June 1961)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #278 (April 1987)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''Werewolf by Night'' #32 (August 1975)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' Vol. 2 #21

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''The Incredible Hulk'' Vol. 2 #265 (November 1981)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers Annual'' #2 (1987)

!!! '''Debut:''' As Dennis Dunphy: ''The Thing'' #28 (October, 1985); As Demolition-Man: ''Captain America'' #328 (April 1987)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Captain America'' #349 (January 1989)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''The Eternals'' #13 (July 1977)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #300 (February 1989)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (Nov. 1961)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #300 (February 1989)

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!!! '''Debut:''' ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (Nov. 1961)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #300 (February 1989)

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!!! '''Debut:''' As Super-Patriot: ''Captain America'' #323 (November 1986); As Captain America: ''Captain America'' #333 (September 1987); As U.S. Agent: ''Captain America'' #354 (June 1989)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''West Coast Avengers'' Vol. 2 #44 (May 1989)

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!!! '''Debut:''' As Marvel Man: ''Captain America'' #217 (January, 1978); As Quasar: ''The Incredible Hulk'' #234 (April, 1979)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers'' #305 (July 1989)

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!!! '''Debut:''' Marvel Comics #1 (Oct. 1939)

!!! '''Joined Team In:''' ''Avengers West Coast'' #50 (November 1989)

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