I was one of those who made a face every time I saw my Marvel or DC fanatic friends break into discussions (arguments, really) over superheroes and their fictional lives.But once I gave it a chance, I realized that what’s often misunderstood as escapist fantasies are stories that mirror contemporary anxieties, aspirations, and traumas. Maybe that’s why, when Captain America roared, “Avengers, assemble,” in Endgame, I had goosebumps all over. This article is a celebration of the moment of unity and the iconic war cry that unified a decade of Marvel stories and their fans. The Iconic Dialogue Often linked to Captain America, die-hard fans know that it was really Thor, the God of Thunder, who uttered this legendary quote for the first time in 1964’s Avengers #10 by Stan Lee and Don Heck.In his battle against Immortus and the Masters of Evil, Thor cries out, “Avengers, assemble!” to rally his backup. Although the moment is slightly retconned after one of the Masters of Evil, Enchantress, rewinds time in an attempt to alter the outcome of the battle, the war cry reappears via Thor once again, in 1965’s Avengers #14. Gradually, the catchphrase made its way into different Marvel universes, as our favorite superheroes used this war cry to gather their troops in iconic battles. By Avengers #16 in 1965, Captain America was featured on the cover with the phrase, and he has since become the hero most closely associated with it.Themes The Avengers serve as a metaphor for diversity,...
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