And there came a day unlike any other when Earths Heroes were united against a common threat! On that day The Avengers were born! To fight the foes no single Hero could withstand! Avengers assemble! They are Marvels premier Super Heroes, united to battle foes no single Hero could withstand. The Avengers are the most prestigious and powerful Super Hero team in the world, a uniquely hand-picked assemblage of super-beings, adventurers and crime fighters devoted to protecting the planet from menaces beyond the scope of conventional authorities.