The West Coast Avengers were created as an expansion of the main Avengers team, when The Vision appointed Hawkeye as the West Coast chair in Avengers vol. 1 #243. The team first appeared in the 1984 limited series West Coast Avengers (vol 1.) and returned in the ongoing series West Coast Avengers (vol 2.) published from 1985 to 1994.
The West Coast Avengers (vol. 3) series was relaunched in 2018 as part of Fresh Start publishing initiative with a new roster. A fourth volume began publication in November 2024 with a new West Coast Avengers roster.
Volumes 1 and 2 (1984–1994)
Founders Character Real Name Joined in NotesHawkeyea.k.a. Goliath,RoninClinton Francis BartonWest Coast Avengers #1 (September 1984)Originally joined in Avengers #16 (May 1965). Current member of the main Avengers team, and the Secret Avengers.MockingbirdBarbara "Bobbi" Barton(née Morse)Former member of the New Avengers and the Secret Avengers.War Machinea.k.a. Iron Man 2.0,Iron PatriotJames Rupert "Rhodey" RhodesRejoined as War Machine in Avengers West Coast #94 (May 1993). Former member of the Secret Avengers.Wonder ManSimon WilliamsOriginally joined in Avengers #182 (April 1979). Former member of the Avengers Unity Squad.Tigraa.k.a. The CatGreer Grant NelsonOriginally joined in Avengers #211 (September 1981).
Recruits Avengers members recruited by Hawkeye as the West Coast Avengers chair. Character Real Name Joined in NotesIron ManAnthony Edward "Tony" StarkWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #1 (October 1985)Originally joined in Avengers #1 (September 1963). Expelled for Armor War.West Coast Avengers #31 (March 1987)The ThingBenjamin Jacob GrimmWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #9 (June 1986)Accepted membership after assisting West Coast team, but left before official vote was taken.The Avengers Log vol. 1 #1 (February 1994). Published by Marvel Comics.Avengers vol. 1 #305 (July 1989). Published by Marvel Comics.All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z, Vol. 1. Published by Marvel Comics. Avengers vol. 3 #1 After being called to a meeting, Reed Richards comments "I know all three of us have served as Avengers..." in reference to himself, the Invisible Woman, and The Thing.Tom DeFalco: "Avengers West Coast". Marvel Comics Encyclopedia: The Complete Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe (2008), page #24. Published by DK Publishing. Former member of the New Avengers.Hank Pyma.k.a. Ant Man,Giant-Man,Goliath,YellowjacketDr. Henry "Hank" Jonathan PymWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #21 (June 1987)Originally joined in Avengers #1 (September 1963). One of only two members, the other being Kelsey Leigh (Captain Britain), who have Avengers status in both their civilian and superhero guises.Moon KnightMarc Spector, Steven Grant and Jake LockleyGained full membership in West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #33. Former member of the Secret Avengers.Firebirda.k.a. EspiritaBonita JuárezWest Coast Avengers Annual #2(1987)Given reserve status after assisting West Coast team.The WaspJanet van Dyne(a.k.a. Janet Pym)West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #32(May 1988)Originally joined in Avengers #1 (September 1963). Current member of the Avengers Unity Squad.Scarlet WitchWanda Maximoff(a.k.a. Wanda Frank)West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #37(October 1988)Originally joined in Avengers #16 (May 1965). Current member of the Avengers.VisionVictor Shade (alias)Originally joined in Avengers #58 (November 1968). Current member of the Avengers.
Other recruits Character Real Name Joined in NotesU.S. Agenta.k.a. Super-Patriot, Captain AmericaJohn Frank Walker, Jack Daniels (alias)West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #44 (May 1989)Appointed to West Coast team by government. Left during UN Charter,Avengers West Coast vol. 2 #69 (April 1991). Published by Marvel Comics. and later gained official membership.Avengers West Coast vol. 2 #74 (September 1991). Published by Marvel Comics.Human TorchJim Hammond (alias)Avengers West Coast #50 (November 1989)QuicksilverPietro Django Maximoff(a.k.a. Pietro Frank)Avengers West Coast #56 (March 1990)Originally joined in Avengers #16 (May 1965).Machine Mana.k.a. X-51Aaron Stack (alias)Avengers West Coast #69 (April 1991)Given reserve status after assisting West Coast team.Avengers West Coast Annual #5 (1990). Published by Marvel Comics. Active in Avengers West Coast #83 (June 1992). Removed from roster in X-51 #4 (1999).Living LightningMiguel SantosAvengers West Coast #74 (September 1991)Spider-Womana.k.a. ArachneJulia CarpenterDarkhawkChristopher PowellAvengers West Coast #94 (May 1993)Joined as a reserve member.
Honorary Heroes that have been granted honorary status during their lifetime or posthumously for acts of great courage or sacrifice.
Character Real Name Joined in NotesMoira BrandonAvengers West Coast vol. 2 #100 (November 1993)Honorary founding member of the West Coast Team. Status given in flashback taking place before West Coast Avengers vol. 1.
Volume 3 roster (2018 series) Character Real Name Joined in NotesHawkeyeKate BishopWest Coast Avengers Vol. 3 #1 (October 2018)Team leader; former member of the Young AvengersHawkeyeClinton BartonFuseJohnny WattsMiss AmericaAmerica ChavezFormer member of the Ultimates and Young AvengersGwenpoolGwen PooleKid OmegaQuentin QuireFormer member of the Xavier InstituteJeff the Land SharkJeffWest Coast Avengers Vol. 3 #8 (January 2019)First appeared in West Coast Avengers Vol. 3 #7, and was added to the team in West Coast Avengers #8AlloyRamone WattsWest Coast Avengers Vol. 3 #10 (June 2019)
Volume 4 roster (2024 series) Character Real Name Joined in Notes Iron ManAnthony Edward "Tony" StarkWest Coast Avengers Vol. 4 #1 (November 2024)Team leaderWar MachineJames "Rhodey" RhodesSpider-WomanJessica DrewFirestarAngelica "Angel" JonesLeaves the team in issue #5UltronBlue BoltChad BraxtonOn loan via a prison release program
See also List of Avengers members
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