Cover: Phil Noto

Avengers: The Origin #1

Jun 2010 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

📊 ~24,457 copies sold its debut month

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“The Necessary Evil”

In "The Necessary Evil," Loki sets a dangerous trap by manipulating the Hulk into sabotaging a train track, then incites Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, and the Wasp to confront Rick Jones and his friends. Written by Joe Casey and illustrated by Phil Noto—whose distinctive art style defines the issue's moody, dynamic tone—this pivotal Avengers: The Origin #1 establishes the team's formation under pressure, with every hero questioning who the real threat might be. The cover by Phil Noto captures the tension with striking precision.

writer Joe Casey · artist, inker, colorist Phil Noto · letterer RS · letterer Comicraft · letterer Albert Deschesne · cover Phil Noto

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Full credits

writer Joe Casey

artist, inker, colorist Phil Noto

letterer RS

letterer Comicraft

letterer Albert Deschesne

cover pencils, inks Phil Noto

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Loki tricks the Hulk into destroying a section of train track and manipulates Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, and the Wasp into confronting Rick Jones and his friends.

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