Follow TV Tropes

Following

History RetCanon / TheAvengers

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ''Battle Scars'' introduced Nick Fury, Jr., the black son of the original ComicBook/NickFury. The new Nick Fury is very obviously based on Creator/SamuelLJackson's portrayal of Fury in the live-action movies, which was itself heavily influenced by the ComicBook/UltimateMarvel version of the character. The new Nick also lost his eye, and as time has gone on he's slowly assumed the role his dad used to have in the comics.

to:

* ''Battle Scars'' introduced [[AncestralName Nick Fury, Jr., ]], the black son of the original ComicBook/NickFury. The new Nick Fury is very obviously based on Creator/SamuelLJackson's portrayal of Fury in the live-action movies, which was itself heavily influenced by the ComicBook/UltimateMarvel version of the character. The new Nick also lost his eye, and as time has gone on he's slowly assumed the role his dad used to have in the comics.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


!!''ComicBook/TheAvengers''

to:

!!''ComicBook/TheAvengers''!!''Franchise/TheAvengers''
RetCanon in this series.
----
!![[ComicBook/TheAvengers Comic Books]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}} now wears a black leather costume similar to the one he wears in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. The movie costume is itself inspired by the one seen in ''ComicBook/TheUltimates'', though the current mainstream outfit adds in some purple coloring.

to:

* ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}} now wears began wearing a black leather costume similar to the one he wears sported in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. first ''Avengers'' film. The movie costume is was itself inspired by the one seen in ''ComicBook/TheUltimates'', though the current mainstream outfit adds Earth-616 version added in some purple coloring.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in ''Age of Ultron'', instead of naturally occurring mutations (ironically ''Series/WandaVision'' later revealed Wanda's powers are natural and the experimentation merely enhanced them).

to:

* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch Characters/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in ''Age of Ultron'', instead of naturally occurring mutations (ironically ''Series/WandaVision'' later revealed Wanda's powers are natural and the experimentation merely enhanced them).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Dork Age was renamed


* Despite being seen as a DorkAge, a number of elements from ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn'' have stuck:

to:

* Despite being seen as a DorkAge, an AudienceAlienatingEra, a number of elements from ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn'' have stuck:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' had Comicbook/RocketRaccoon join the team, something that was reflected in ''Comicbook/AvengersNoRoadHome'' that same year.

to:

* ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' had Comicbook/RocketRaccoon join the team, something that was reflected in ''Comicbook/AvengersNoRoadHome'' that same year.year.
* ''ComicBook/TheAvengersJasonAaron'' brought forward ''WesternAnimation/AvengersAssemble'''s portrayal of the Squadron Supreme as [[AdaptationalVillainy villains]] more in line with their counterparts the Squadron Sinister, as simulacrums created by Mephisto, although unlike the show's version, Nighthawk would have a HeelFaceTurn much like the original Squadron Sinister Nighthawk had.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** In ''Comicbook/TheUltimates 2'', Comicbook/BlackWidow was given a black suit of PoweredArmor by Iron Man, essentially allowing her to become his DistaffCounterpart. The suit, now dubbed the War Widow armor, made its way to the mainline canon in ''Comicbook/JasonAaronsAvengers''.

to:

** In ''Comicbook/TheUltimates 2'', Comicbook/BlackWidow was given a black suit of PoweredArmor by Iron Man, essentially allowing her to become his DistaffCounterpart. The suit, now dubbed the War Widow armor, made its way to the mainline canon in ''Comicbook/JasonAaronsAvengers''.''Comicbook/TheAvengersJasonAaron''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* The country of Sokovia from ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' was later made canon in ''ComicBook/NickSpencersCaptainAmerica''.

to:

* The country of Sokovia from ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' was later made canon in ''ComicBook/NickSpencersCaptainAmerica''.''ComicBook/CaptainAmericaSamWilson''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** If one thing has stuck (besides the return of adult Tony and normal-looking Wasp), it's Tony sporting a BadassBeard in addition to his BadassMustache. It's become so linked to the character that many recent incarnations, including the ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'' and ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse'' versions, have had Tony with it.

to:

** If one thing has stuck (besides the return of adult Tony and normal-looking Wasp), it's Tony sporting a BadassBeard [[ManlyFacialHair beard in addition to his BadassMustache.mustache]]. It's become so linked to the character that many recent incarnations, including the ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'' and ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse'' versions, have had Tony with it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in the movie, instead of naturally occurring mutations (ironically Series/WandaVision later revealed Wanda's powers are natural and the experimentation merely enhanced them).

to:

* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in the movie, ''Age of Ultron'', instead of naturally occurring mutations (ironically Series/WandaVision ''Series/WandaVision'' later revealed Wanda's powers are natural and the experimentation merely enhanced them).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** In ''Comicbook/TheUltimates 2'', Comicbook/BlackWidow was given a black suit of PoweredArmor by Iron Man, essentially allowing her to become his DistaffCounterpart. The suit, now dubbed the War Widow armor, made its way to the mainline canon in ''Comicbook/JasonAaronsAvengers''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** The true face of the original Ultimate Universe Chitauri wasn't revealed[[note]]As DarkerAndEdgier versions of the mainstream universe's Skrulls, they usually appear shapeshifted and nobody knew what they really looked like for ages. Also, ''being'' Skrull {{Expies}} is why all adaptations' Chitauri, even before the movie, are your basic AlienInvasion and not shapeshifters; Creator/MarvelAnimation tends to just use Skrulls when it wants Skrulls.[[/note]] until ''[[ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand Hunger]]'' -- when it was shown they look exactly like their movie counterparts.

to:

** The true face of the original Ultimate Universe Chitauri wasn't revealed[[note]]As DarkerAndEdgier versions of the mainstream universe's Skrulls, they usually appear shapeshifted and nobody knew what they really looked like for ages. Also, ''being'' Skrull {{Expies}} is why all adaptations' Chitauri, even before the movie, are your basic AlienInvasion and not shapeshifters; Creator/MarvelAnimation tends to just use Skrulls when it wants Skrulls.[[/note]] until ''[[ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand Hunger]]'' -- when it was shown they look exactly like their movie counterparts.counterparts.
* ''Film/AvengersEndgame'' had Comicbook/RocketRaccoon join the team, something that was reflected in ''Comicbook/AvengersNoRoadHome'' that same year.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in the movie, instead of naturally occurring mutations.

to:

* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in the movie, instead of naturally occurring mutations.mutations (ironically Series/WandaVision later revealed Wanda's powers are natural and the experimentation merely enhanced them).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* After Avengers Tower was destroyed during ''Comicbook/FearItself'', it was rebuilt with a new, more movie-inspired design in the first issue of the 2012 ''Avengers Assemble'' comic book series.

Changed: 1

Removed: 999

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Despite being seen as a DorkAge, a number of elements from ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn'' have stuck:

to:

** * Despite being seen as a DorkAge, a number of elements from ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn'' have stuck:



** The true face of the original Ultimate Universe Chitauri wasn't revealed[[note]]As DarkerAndEdgier versions of the mainstream universe's Skrulls, they usually appear shapeshifted and nobody knew what they really looked like for ages. Also, ''being'' Skrull {{Expies}} is why all adaptations' Chitauri, even before the movie, are your basic AlienInvasion and not shapeshifters; Creator/MarvelAnimation tends to just use Skrulls when it wants Skrulls.[[/note]] until ''[[ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand Hunger]]'' -- when it was shown they look exactly like their movie counterparts.
* ''ComicBook/AntMan''
** Giant-Man's redesign in ''ComicBook/AvengersAcademy'' was based on the Giant-Man design from ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes''. Hank returning to the Giant-Man identity in the first place (despite not having used it in years) was also likely influenced by the cartoon.
** Cassie Lang's Stinger identity originated in the [[ComicBook/MarvelComics2 MC2]] continuity, where Cassie was now grown up and a member of the Avengers. When the mainstream version of Cassie lost her Stature abilities following her [[ComicBook/TheChildrensCrusade death]] and resurrection, she became Stinger in the pages of ''ComicBook/AstonishingAntMan''.
** Darren Cross was an extremely obscure villain who was KilledOffForReal in the early 1980s after just two issues of ''Marvel Premier''. His role as the BigBad of the ''Film/AntMan1'' film got him resurrected, as well as in possession of SizeShifter abilities and a suit of Yellowjacket PoweredArmor like he has in the movie.

to:

** The true face of the original Ultimate Universe Chitauri wasn't revealed[[note]]As DarkerAndEdgier versions of the mainstream universe's Skrulls, they usually appear shapeshifted and nobody knew what they really looked like for ages. Also, ''being'' Skrull {{Expies}} is why all adaptations' Chitauri, even before the movie, are your basic AlienInvasion and not shapeshifters; Creator/MarvelAnimation tends to just use Skrulls when it wants Skrulls.[[/note]] until ''[[ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand Hunger]]'' -- when it was shown they look exactly like their movie counterparts.
* ''ComicBook/AntMan''
** Giant-Man's redesign in ''ComicBook/AvengersAcademy'' was based on the Giant-Man design from ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes''. Hank returning to the Giant-Man identity in the first place (despite not having used it in years) was also likely influenced by the cartoon.
** Cassie Lang's Stinger identity originated in the [[ComicBook/MarvelComics2 MC2]] continuity, where Cassie was now grown up and a member of the Avengers. When the mainstream version of Cassie lost her Stature abilities following her [[ComicBook/TheChildrensCrusade death]] and resurrection, she became Stinger in the pages of ''ComicBook/AstonishingAntMan''.
** Darren Cross was an extremely obscure villain who was KilledOffForReal in the early 1980s after just two issues of ''Marvel Premier''. His role as the BigBad of the ''Film/AntMan1'' film got him resurrected, as well as in possession of SizeShifter abilities and a suit of Yellowjacket PoweredArmor like he has in the movie.
counterparts.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

!!''ComicBook/TheAvengers''
* ''Battle Scars'' introduced Nick Fury, Jr., the black son of the original ComicBook/NickFury. The new Nick Fury is very obviously based on Creator/SamuelLJackson's portrayal of Fury in the live-action movies, which was itself heavily influenced by the ComicBook/UltimateMarvel version of the character. The new Nick also lost his eye, and as time has gone on he's slowly assumed the role his dad used to have in the comics.
* Post-''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'', ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} briefly got a new costume that incorporated his goggles from ''Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast''. Following ''ComicBook/SecretWars2015'', he was given another new costume, this time based on his outfit from ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron''. The new costume Quicksilver received after ''ComicBook/AvengersNoSurrender'' was more heavily based on his classic design, but still incorporated the sleeves from his ''Age of Ultron'' outfit.
* In an extremely controversial example, Marvel used ''ComicBook/{{AXIS}}'' to reveal that ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}} and ComicBook/ScarletWitch aren't really the children of ComicBook/{{Magneto}}, mirroring their depiction in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse (where Magneto couldn't be used thanks to [[ExiledFromContinuity rights issues]]). Their powers were also retconned into being the result of scientific experimentation like in the movie, instead of naturally occurring mutations.
* The country of Sokovia from ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' was later made canon in ''ComicBook/NickSpencersCaptainAmerica''.
* The comic version of S.H.I.E.L.D. adopted the Avengers Initiative from the MCU. The second volume of ''ComicBook/SecretAvengers'' saw S.H.I.E.L.D. using the Initiative to recruit its own team of superheroes, similar to the origin of the Avengers in the [[Film/TheAvengers2012 live-action film]].
* S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers have been seen using Quinjets based on the models used by S.H.I.E.L.D. in the movies.
* ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}} now wears a black leather costume similar to the one he wears in the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. The movie costume is itself inspired by the one seen in ''ComicBook/TheUltimates'', though the current mainstream outfit adds in some purple coloring.
** Despite being seen as a DorkAge, a number of elements from ''ComicBook/HeroesReborn'' have stuck:
** If one thing has stuck (besides the return of adult Tony and normal-looking Wasp), it's Tony sporting a BadassBeard in addition to his BadassMustache. It's become so linked to the character that many recent incarnations, including the ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'' and ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse'' versions, have had Tony with it.
** While it could just be a coincidence, when the ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'' imprint decided to re-imagine the Avengers into ''ComicBook/TheUltimates'', it reused the idea originally presented here of S.H.I.E.L.D. helping to set up the team. The LiveActionAdaptation of ''Film/{{The Avengers|2012}}'' reused the idea, though it was likely inspired by ''The Ultimates''.
** ComicBook/TheFalcon being a MilitarySuperhero was also imported to the Ultimate Universe and the MCU.
** In ''HR'', an LMD of Nick Fury lied and said Captain America was "deactivated" by President Truman after a disagreement over the use of atom bombs against Japanese civilians. Chuck Austen tried to integrate this idea into the mainstream continuity during the controversial "Ice" story arc, where it was revealed that the government had Cap frozen so that he couldn't stop the atom bombs from being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Of course, the story was so reviled that it was later rendered CanonDiscontinuity, but still...
** In classic canon, Tony Stark and Bruce Banner do not like each other at all. In ''Heroes Reborn'' and going through quite a few versions, like the MCU, they're friends.
* The movie version of the Chitauri ([[InNameOnly who were almost nothing like]] the Chitauri from ''ComicBook/TheUltimates'') immigrated to the mainstream Marvel Universe as enemies of ComicBook/{{Nova}}.
** The true face of the original Ultimate Universe Chitauri wasn't revealed[[note]]As DarkerAndEdgier versions of the mainstream universe's Skrulls, they usually appear shapeshifted and nobody knew what they really looked like for ages. Also, ''being'' Skrull {{Expies}} is why all adaptations' Chitauri, even before the movie, are your basic AlienInvasion and not shapeshifters; Creator/MarvelAnimation tends to just use Skrulls when it wants Skrulls.[[/note]] until ''[[ComicBook/CataclysmTheUltimatesLastStand Hunger]]'' -- when it was shown they look exactly like their movie counterparts.
* ''ComicBook/AntMan''
** Giant-Man's redesign in ''ComicBook/AvengersAcademy'' was based on the Giant-Man design from ''WesternAnimation/TheAvengersEarthsMightiestHeroes''. Hank returning to the Giant-Man identity in the first place (despite not having used it in years) was also likely influenced by the cartoon.
** Cassie Lang's Stinger identity originated in the [[ComicBook/MarvelComics2 MC2]] continuity, where Cassie was now grown up and a member of the Avengers. When the mainstream version of Cassie lost her Stature abilities following her [[ComicBook/TheChildrensCrusade death]] and resurrection, she became Stinger in the pages of ''ComicBook/AstonishingAntMan''.
** Darren Cross was an extremely obscure villain who was KilledOffForReal in the early 1980s after just two issues of ''Marvel Premier''. His role as the BigBad of the ''Film/AntMan1'' film got him resurrected, as well as in possession of SizeShifter abilities and a suit of Yellowjacket PoweredArmor like he has in the movie.

Top