Marvel debuts a brand-new Avengers team, comprised by upgraded versions of Marvel icons. Ever since Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, and the Wasp founded the Avengers, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have gone through countless different line-ups. A large number of Marvel heroes have been Avengers at some point, which means that some iterations of the team are vastly stronger than others.
Throughout the years, several X-Men have also joined the ranks of the Avengers. Mutants like Beast, Storm, Wolverine, and the Maximoff Twins are some of the most famous mutants to receive membership. Events like Avengers Disassembled, Avengers vs X-Men, and Civil War have also blurred the line between both teams.
Now, during the Age of Revelation, the line between mutant and non-mutant heroes are blurred even further.
The X-Vengers Develop The Best Powers From The X-Virus
X-Vengers #1; Written by Jason Loo; Art by Sergio Dávila, Aure Jiménez, and Rain Beredo
The X-Vengers are introduced in the middle of a mission, defending Earth from an extraterrestrial attack. By this point, this new line-up has grown into a close-knit team. Led by New Mutants hero and current Captain America Dani Moonstar, the X-Vengers are composed of a hulking Giant-Man nicknamed Variable Man, a bulletproof Water Widow, a six-armed Hawkeye, a Technarch Vision, a grey-skinned Shang-Chi, and former Avenger Cannonball.
Each of the X-Vengers seemingly received a direct upgrade to their original skills. Giant-Man’s extremely muscular body makes him a colossal version of the Hulk, Water Widow’s liquid body makes her impossible to harm, and Hawkeye’s additional four arms makes him able to wield multiple weapons at the same time. Vision’s Technarch upgrade might be the most versatile, as he can shapeshift, self-repair, and adapt to any situation.
Most other non-mutant Marvel heroes developed mutations thanks to the X-Virus, but none of these new powers compare to those of the X-Vengers. For instance, Tony Stark received a fully-metallic body as Iron King, Spider-Man developed an incomplete version of his Six Armed form, and Wendigo became slightly more anthropomorphic. While Shang-Chi has yet to show off his new abilities, he’s likely to be exceptionally stronger than usual, as well.
Dani Moonstar Deserves To Lead The X-Vengers A Little Longer
Dani Possesses Ideal Abilities To Carry The Captain America Mantle
Before his death, Steve Rogers officially passed the Captain America mantle to Dani Moonstar, who now carries both the weight of Cap’s legacy and the role of the Avengers’ main leader on her shoulders. Besides her innate leadership skills, Dani Moonstar displays impressive combat skills and shield handling in X-Vengers #1. She can imbue the Captain America shield with energy to make her throws even more powerful.
Dani Moonstar’s mutant powers embody both strength and compassion. Her ability to manifest others’ greatest fears and desires gives her deep emotional insight, which allows her to understand and empathize with allies and enemies alike. In battle, this makes her a powerful tactician; and in peace, it allows her to heal psychological wounds. With Age of Revelation ending soon, Dani might need more time to prove she’s a perfect Captain America.