As AVX comes to an end, the legions of Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating and preparing for the future of the acclaimed comic company.  The House of Ideas has pulled out the Marvel NOW! big-guns by releasing this awesome teaser image, illustrating the new Avengers team!

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The official press release from Marvel:

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at the jaw dropping covers to AVENGERS #1, AVENGERS #2 and AVENGERS #3 by artist Dustin Weaver! This December, the most popular heroes in comics together on one unbeatable team, only in AVENGERS #1! From the creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena, the Avengers “go large,” expanding their roster and their sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call, who will answer?

Big threats, big ideas, big idealism – these are the Avengers NOW!Each issue of AVENGERS includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices and in the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. Additionally, each issue of AVENGERS features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

This December, Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opena redefine what it means to be Earth’s Mightiest in AVENGERS #1!

For more on Marvel NOW!, please visit now.marvel.com and join the conversation on Twitter using #MarvelNOW.

So what do you guys think?  Will this series be a must-own event for any comic reader, or is the formation of another Avengers team unnecessary?  Does the inclusion of this vast array of heroes get you sufficiently excited, or do you think they could have picked better?  Sound off with your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

SOURCE: Marvel