New Avengers # 1 2010 NM-

New Avengers # 1 released in June 2010, launched the second volume of the title as part of Marvel's "Heroic Age" rebranding. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, the issue re-establishes the team as a "grittier," street-level counterpart to the primary Avengers team, operating out of the newly reclaimed Avengers Mansion. 

• Plot Overview: Following the events of Siege, the Avengers Mansion is sold to Luke Cage for one dollar, serving as the new team's base. The inaugural mission involves the team confronting an interdimensional demonic threat after a "Dark Avenger" unexpectedly joins their ranks.
• Key Characters: The new roster consists of Luke Cage (leader), Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Ms. Marvel, Mockingbird, The Thing, and Victoria Hand.
• Creative Team: Written by Brian Michael Bendis with art and covers by Stuart Immonen. 

• Positive aspects: Critics lauded the issue as the "gold standard" for team comics in 2010, particularly praising Immonen's "flawless" artwork and Bendis' sharp, character-driven dialogue.
• Points of criticism: Some reviewers noted the issue was heavy on exposition and set-up, with relatively little action compared to its predecessors.