New Avengers #1 rolls out — Bucky and Black Widow rally monsters and killers

A fresh lineup of Marvel’s most dangerous loners is forced into a reluctant alliance. Bucky Barnes and Natasha Romanoff must wrangle Carnage, a savage Hulk, Namor, Clea and Wolverine to stop twisted copies of the Illuminati from reshaping the world.

Marvel rolls out a bold new chapter with New Avengers #1, where two of the universe’s most seasoned operatives are tasked with herding a group of outright wild cards. It’s a premise that flips the classic team‑up on its head, promising a story that’s as unpredictable as it is high‑stakes.

The roster features five notorious anti‑heroes: the chaotic Carnage, a raw‑brawn Hulk, the oceanic monarch Namor, mystic sorceress Clea, and the indomitable Wolverine. Their mission? To halt a cadre of demented duplicates of the original Illuminati, a force that could become as unstoppable as its predecessors if they manage to cooperate.

Sam Humphries brings his signature snappy dialogue and a dash of dark humor, while Ton Lima’s art captures the sheer kinetic energy of a team that refuses to play nice. Stephen Segovia’s cover sets the tone with a gritty tableau that hints at the chaos inside. Together they give the debut a compelling mix of story weight and visual punch.

If you’re intrigued by this rogue‑hero mash‑up, you might also enjoy the earlier New Avengers: Illuminati run from 2007. That series explored a secret cabal of elite heroes handling world‑shaping dilemmas, offering a similar blend of intrigue and high‑concept conflict.

Pick up the first issue and see how Bucky and Nat try to keep the most dangerous loners in line—survival might just be part of the job description.