Age of Heroes

[maddiefack]

From the first super villain there have been superheroes. As more villains appear to wreck havoc on the world more people stepped up to fight them. Some have powers, some rely on their genuity, while others are so skilled in fighting their opponents don't even have a chance. So what happens when villains get a tad too full of themselves? Answer: Heroes team up.

That's exactly what the members of the Avengers did. With the financial help of Anthony Stark (Matthew Bomer) The Avengers set up home in the middle of New York City as their place of operations at the Avengers Tower and a residence at the Avengers Mansion in Manhattan. Originally, the Avengers consisted of the ever intelligent Henry Pym (Michael Shanks,) his partner in crime Jonathan Van Dyne (James Marsden,) the Asgardian Thor (Chris Hensworth,) and the hot tempered Bryce Banner (Mary McCormack.)

As the group fought more and more as a team rather than an individual their bond became stronger. Like any family they fight as one, and this family is one to be reckoned with, even though they are at each others throats more often than not, you mess with one you mess with all.

Main Cast
Avengers

Anthony Stark (Iron Man) is the brain behind the idea of the Avengers. He heads the team, but accepts input from other members on the team. He is widely known as one of the greatest minds of his time, but also as one of the biggest playboys. Can be described as determined, headstrong, and flirty. Portrayed by Matthew Bomer.


Thor (Donald Blake) is extremely powerful and in battle his is a fierce fighter, however, he also possess a loyal and gentle spirit. As a god he can be a little arrogant but the people of earth have left an impression on him that has earned his respect. Portrayed by Chris Hemsworth


Bryce Banner (Hulk) isn’t the greastest team player the Avengers has. She tends to argue with people and butt heads, but she kinda likes it that way. She is hotheaded, quick to act, but always backs up her team in a fight ...unless she's the one they are fighting. Portrayed by Mary McCormack.


Henry Pym (Ant Man) is another of the team’s geniuses. He wasn’t the most certain to join the team, but joined because he wanted to help people and not just with science. He is a little socially awkward but means well, he doesn’t think violence is the answer and hates to resort to it. He is brilliant, kind, and focused…but a little slow on the uptake with certain matters. Portrayed by Michael Shanks.


Jonathan Van Dyne (Wasp) was always very eager to be a part of the Avengers. John doesn’t have the genius some of his team mates have but he is very smart and brave and doesn’t back down. Jonathan is quirky, a little bossy,impatient, and persistent…mainly because he knows if he continues to push then he will get what he wants. Portrayed by James Marsden.


Steven Rogers (Captain America) is arguably the oldest of the Avengers. He contributes his unique experiences, determination, and encouraging leadership style to the team. He has a very strong sense of justice, and will not stand to see it violated. He can be described as dedicated, judicious, and fair. Portrayed by Chris Evans.


Rebecca Barnes (Patriot) has been in the hero business longer than most everyone on the team. Everything she got was through hard work and the fact she never gives up on anything ( and a little Super Soldier Serum). Her lively and flirty personality makes her very well liked in the group. She is ambitious,silly, a team player, but stubborn as a mule. Portrayed by Camilla Belle.


Carol Danvers (War Bird) has been saving the world most of her life. She has been a part of many organizations and shown great dedication and loyalty to each. She has a bit of a temper which isn’t the best thing for a woman with powers like her to have. She is witty, strong , and independent, but also has a great deal of insecurity that she does her best to hide. Portrayed by Yvonne Strahovski.


Clint Barton (Hawkeye) is not a person who forgives and forgets easily. He is an amazing archer and all around skilled combatant. He isn’t much of a team player, probably because of his trust issues. Though he doesn’t play nice with others he has a great deal of respect for his team, especially the ones who inspired him to be a hero. He is witty, persistent, and honest. Portrayed by Paul Walker.


N'Yami (Black Panther) is the quietest member of the Avengers. She is far from shy but she thinks before she speaks and spends a lot of her time meditating. She has a regal nature about her in everything she does that makes her royal blood extremely evident. She is very good in situations that require stealth and grace. She cares more for her family, team, and people than she does for herself and thinks constantly of what is best for them. N’Yami is wise, peaceful, but also vindictive. Portrayed by Zoe Saldana.

Fantastic Five

Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) is widely recognized as one of the smartest beings, and not just on this planet. He has a one track mind when it comes to his work, which is somewhat irritating to his friends and family. However, despite his social awkwardness he has good leadership instincts and cares deeply for the rest of his team. He can be described as Brilliant, Nerdy, and Loving.Portrayed by Matthew Grey Gubler.


Susan Storm-Richards (Invisible Woman) is the glue that holds the Fantastic Five together. She loves her team but does get annoyed with the antics of her younger sister. She is intelligent in her own right yet has a better focus on reality and relationships than her husband. Sue can be described as patient, smart, and responsiblePortrayed by Jennifer Morrison.


Benjamin Grimm (The Thing) is known as the muscle of the fantastic five. He isn't a brilliant scientist likes his best friend but he has a way with knowing people. He can be a bit brash and temperamental, but deep down he is a big softy. He loves his team mates (even Jonnie) and will protect them to the best of his ability. He is often thought of as strong, perceptive, and loyal. Portrayed by Shemar Moore.


Jonnie Storm (Supernova) is outrageous. She is the spunky and loud member of the team bringing as much life to the group as she does trouble. She is smart, but it is hidden under her over the top personality. Jonnie is known as bitchy, persistent, and fun-loving. Portrayed by Olivia Wilde.


Allegra Amaquelin (Elementelle) is the final member of the team and is known for her kindness. She is sweet, but when pushed too far her sweetness can give way to frightening rage. Like the other members of the team she too is very smart and can hold her own in any intellectual conversation. She is described as (somewhat) naive, considerate, and mature. Portrayed by Audrey Kitching.

Reoccurring Characters

Jane Foster is an honorary member of the Avengers. Her medical expertise and unyielding nature makes her perfect for the job of doctoring superheroes. She doesn’t abide by nonsense and her patients not listening to what she tells them. She is stubborn, but kind, and dedicated to her work and the team. Portrayed by Natalie Portman.


Virginia "Pepper" Potts is one of the people that keeps everything running smoothly. As Tony Stark’s assistant her job can be demanding, but she does it better than anyone could. Pepper is an excellent listener and always has good advice. She is also intelligent, organized, and extremely patient. Portrayed by Christina Hendricks.


Harold "Happy" Hogan may not be the most cheerful guy to be around , but he means well. He cares greatly for his friends and is more than willing to risk danger to himself for a stranger. Happy also isn’t the smartest, but he is extremely perceptive about people and is an excellent judge of character. Portrayed by Michael Weatherly.


Kang the Conqueror is a man of mystery from the future to - as his name suggests - Conqueror the world. Portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan.

Episode Guide

1.01 - Pilot/Along Came A Crossover


Summary: With a special kind of enemy running rampant through the city, it seems the X-Men and Spider-Girl may need a little help. Lucky for them another super hero group resides in the very city being attacked - The Avengers! As chaos engulfs the city the two groups work together to save Spider-Girl's fair city once more.

Introducing: Iron Man (Tony Stark), Thor (Donald Blake), Ant Man (Henry Pym), Wasp (Jonathan Van Dyne), Hulk (Bryce Banner), Captain America (Steve Rogers), Patriot (Becky Barnes), War Bird (Carol Danvers), Hawkeye (Clint Barton), and Black Panther (N'Yami).


1.02 - Heart of Steel


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Summary: It's been years now since Anthony Stark was first kidnapped and kept in a cave only to create the world famous Iron Man suit as a means of escape. Later Tony is still a high target, in fact greater now that the tech for the Iron Man suit is in high demand. When he disappears in a plane crash the world is in dismay at his death however some of the Avengers believe something else happened. The hunt is on to find Shell Head before he is lost for good. Iron Man origins back story.


1.03 - Trouble of the Gods


Summary: Tired of the praise the thunder god is getting on Earth as well as back home in Asgard, Loki devises a plan to get rid of Thor for good. Using dark magic and trickery, Loki steals the hammer, Mjolnir, and reverts Thor back to the state he was when Odin first sent him to Earth - no memory of being a god at all. As Loki continues his plots to ruin Earth, the Avengers must not only stop him but convince their friend of his true identity. Thor origins back story.


1.04 - A Snake In The Grass


Summary: Coming Soon

1.05 - Laboratory Ants


Summary: Despite having the vast Stark Tech at his disposal, Henry Pym prefers to keep his most precious experiments in his own personal lab. However, when it comes to the intelligence of a rival his lab's security system just doesn't quiet cut it. With the mineral that gives him and Wasp their powers as well as the technology in his helmet to control insects stolen Ant Man is at a standoff. Ant Man origins back story.


1.06 - Take That Ortho!


Summary: It's been a long while since Jonathan Van Dyne was apart of the fashion scene but when the biggest fashion show of the century hits the city a designer Van Dyne dress is picked to go on the run way. Marianne, a friend from Jon's designer days is also apart of the show up. As the show goes on it is apparent something is wrong and Jon has a pretty good idea what. Wasp origins back story

1.07 - A Fiery Rose


Summary: Coming Soon

1.08 - Wrath Has A New Color


Summary: When the same diabolical scientist who took a hard ass U.S. Marshall and turned her into the Hulk breaks out of prison and turns gamma rays on himself comes back for revenge the team must fight someone almost as powerful as Hulk herself. The biggest threat though is Bryce's bad team work skills - that and the Colonel from the Army snooping around. Hulk origins back story.

1.09 - An Alchemist's Crucible


Summary: Coming Soon

1.10 - Enter The Conqueror


Summary: A mysterious being from the future appears with the bold idea that he is going to take over the world. Normally the Avengers would be able to handle such a villain but when his technology seems to be three steps a head of them the team is baffled on how to stop him.

1.11 - Snake Eyes


Summary: Coming Soon

1.12 - The Little Boy Who Could


Summary: Realizing that the Avengers greatest strength lie in their numbers, Baron Zemo, a villain acquainted with Captain America, decides to try his hand at forming a group of super villains. When his plans succeed and the Avengers Tower is over taken by villains the Avengers must find away to get their tower back and stop Zemo and his plans. Captain America origins back story.


1.13 - Let It Kree


Summary: After the Kang incident a Kree scout confronts the Avengers about the impending invasion of his kind. As the first wave of invaders inch closer the Avengers must figure out a way to stop the alien race, however it is apparent the scout has some history with a Kree of their own. War Bird back story.

1.14 - Death Is Only The Beginning


Summary: Coming Soon

1.15 - Skrull And Crossbones


Summary: Coming Soon

1.16 - Widow's Bite


Summary: After having been defeated, Zemo enlists help from a stunning Russian spy to gather intel on how to beat the Avengers once and for all. Little does Zemo know his help has some personal history with members of the team. Hawkeye origins back story.

1.17 - Ordinary World (Part 1)


Summary: Coming Soon

1.18 - Imaginary World (Part 2)


Summary: Coming Soon

1.19 - The Spy Who Raised Me


Summary: Finally adjusting to a normal life a super hero rather than a spy, Becky is approached by Nick Fury, her surrogate father, to help with a mission he's been on. Becky of course accepts however it's a trap from Nick's brother Scorpio and in order to save both herself and Nick they may need a little help from the Avengers. Patriot origins back story.


1.20 - The Panther In The Storm


Summary: When Ororo shows up at the Avengers front door with bad news from Wakanda, N'Yami leaves immediately to aid her people. The Avengers follow to help their friend but they seem more of a hindrance when they get lost in the African terrain. Black Panther origins back story.


1.21 - Future Conundrum


Summary: Being defeated did not go well with the conqueror Kang. Using his power to time travel Kang goes back to a time when each Avenger was at their weakest to stop them before they can stop him. When the Avengers start noticing subtle changes it isn't until help from Kang's time comes to their aid they realize what is going on.


1.22 - Avengers Assemble


Summary: As Kang's plan unfolds as do the mysteries that surround him. The Avengers gain a little help from the future and a little perspective on their lives as they try to thwart Kang for a second time as well as preserve their own time lines. Avengers origins back story.

Notes From The Creator
The creator, producers, and writers of the newly exclaimed The Outcasts bring you The Avengers, and as such this is also an alternate to the comics. Like Janet Van Dyne being Jonathan Van Dyne or Bruce Banner being Bryce Banner. I will advise not to be too attached to the origins of all the characters because I promise you some will be completely different while others will be exact. The Avengers will also tie-in with The Outcasts when the show premieres.

The Avengers has been renamed "Age of Heroes" because of the addition of the Fantastic Five being apart of the series.

Crew Members[/color]
- Series Creator/Director: Maddie Funderburg
- Executive Producer: Aimee Nicole
- Head Writer: Maddie Funderburg
- Writer: Cori Burkett
- Writer: Kerry Burkett
- Writer: Monica Patterson
- Freelance Writer: Miranda Kilgore

[Jack Malone]

The idea of an "Avengers" series gives me some mixed feelings. First and foremost, I think there's a good range of characters and some great stories that you seem to want to tell with these characters. I do think its best to wait out until the success of 'The Outcasts' first season, just so there's the possibility of branching out these related AU Universe shows, because unless this was its own property, I think it should be held off for a while. If it were to come to life before the completion of the first season of 'The Outcasts,' I strongly believe "crossovers" should be held off until the second season, just so it gives us as the audience time to invest in these "new" characters, rather than having everything linking up with characters from another show - especially in the very first episode of the series.

I'm going to wait it out for a pilot. I'm very excited about the great variety and range of characters and heroes you've got listed for this show, so that's definately a plus. The cast is strong, and has a lot of new faces, and a lot of the assigned actors and actresses who have played these well known characters in the movies already (Thor, and Captain America to name a few).

I think, speaking "lineup" wise, we're really looking for a drama series right now as our next desired show, that and a science fiction genre, but if the pilot is great than I have no doubt this show will be picked up. Again, I think if you used 'The Outcasts' as a way to branch out these other shows on superheroes, whether they be full, season length series or mini-series, it would be a lot better. Instead of having the pilot be a crossover, you could start teasing 'The Avengers' and build up to it, so that by the time it comes around to the end of 'The Outcasts' first season, you can launch the Avengers, already testing out the waters of whether or not the readers enjoy these characters, which will mean you'll have created an audience for "The Aveners" prior to it starting up.

Ultimately, I really like the characters, and I think this will definitely be another 'character driven' series. My only problem is, I think its too soon to be introducing the Avengers with the X-Men AND Spider-Girl just coming into the fabric of the network. However, definitely would love to see a pilot for this show, and I do suggest slowly building up to the idea of an "Avengers" series, whether that means introducing some of these characters into the "Outcasts" to help platform a sister series - of course, if they fit into the storyline, and it makes sense for them to show up - or hinting at these characters (like referencing Tony Stark, Captain America, Thor, etc).

So, yeah. Those are my feelings on this pitch so far, and I will anxiously await a pilot

[maddiefack]

First, thanks again Jack for reviewing and we discussed this privately but I want to post something similar that way other reviewers won't focus on something that from the beginning was part of the plan.

The Avengers series is merely in a production stage and this pitch is more to say "Hey these actors and actresses are working on an Avengers project" but I guarantee The Avengers will not be coming soon - now is the time of The X-Men and Spider-Girl. As I've expressed to Jack, we are holding on this project for a while, and this pitch was my brain spazzing with Avengers ideas and I had to get it out there.

We have a rather...elaborate plan to transition smoothly from one series to the other but with a bang! The Avengers is also going to have much of an equal but opposite parallel to the X-Men in the beginning. As the episode guide suggests each Avenger will have his or her own episode that explains their origins but where Outcasts have origins and the building of a team - Avengers will have a team already and then as the first season goes on the explanation of how they got there unfolds. Hence why the pilot isn't going to focus on any particular character but on the super hero team itself as it's own identity.

It is difficult to explain without giving everything away but I hope Avengers will be sort of a mystery that unfolds with each episode.

As for the pilot of the Avengers it's basically going to be part 2 of one of the finales of Outcasts....that is all I am at liberty to disclose. This also means in order to keep The Outcasts plots from being spoiled I ask if it is at all possible to start with episode 2 in the pitch until we are ready to reveal the storyline that is going to bridge the two together. If not it's understandable I was just wondering

[The Doctor]

I like the pitch. I seriously love the Avengers. They are my favorite superhero team, besides the Justice League and The Xmen.
I like the way you changed the genders of some of the characters.
I was wondering if you were going to have Hank and Jon get together considering in the comics Wasp and Ant-Man got together?
I also like th fact that you have Kang. He is my favorite villian. All in All I cant wait for this

[maddiefack]

Awesome! I love Avengers too - I actually busted out my Avengers book of issues 1-10 when starting the plots. And yes Jon and Henry are going to be together - I wanted to switch some things up and the image of male Wasp cracked me up as well as the rest of the crew. He's not going to be much different from Janet so I hope you guys will still like the dynamic between the two. Like I've said some of the character origins are going to be completely different while others are the same but each will be explained in full as the series goes on.

[The Doctor]

Well i can not wait
Once Outcasts does extremely well...i cant wait for this to become a series

[skittles]

You know, I realized I never wrote anything for your Avenger's Pitch. I kind of feel like an asshole friend now. I am sorry. XD I know that you are amazing, and despite whatever odds that may arise, you are the one person I know that is gonna over come them. And I know for a fact that the Avengers, despite not being my favorite, is gonna be a great read. Your connection with characters is superb and you have helped Aimee write countless episodes of the Outcasts with seamless effort. Your speech is almost always entertaining if not having some strong emotion behind it which makes it that much more effective in your writing. You have a lot of tools to utilize for the Avengers and I look forward to being a part of them. If anyone has any doubts about this show, they will be put to rest in the first episode alone. I look forward to reading this Maddie. :3

[maddiefack]

Oh man Moni I think I'm going to cry - happy tears of course. I was very sad I didn't notice your response till after you left but thank you so much for having faith in me. I can't wait to get started and I know you and Aimee will help and maybe you'll be able to look at these characters as "Maddie's Version" and see what I see when I read Avengers comics...you know the good ones - written by Stan Lee not the ones that basically make them villains.

*snuggles* I love you!

[knightshadow57]

I definitely like the idea that the Avengers is created as a response to the growing threat by villains that not even the X-Men can handle themselves.

It will be interesting to see how such a team forms in a world where the primary heroes so far have been mutants, who are feared.

[Aimee Nicole]

Jun 27, 2011 0:15:52 GMT -6 knightshadow57 said:

I definitely like the idea that the Avengers is created as a response to the growing threat by villains that not even the X-Men can handle themselves.

It will be interesting to see how such a team forms in a world where the primary heroes so far have been mutants, who are feared.

Actually, the Avengers were there first XD They've been around much longer than the X-Men. Even longer than Spider-Girl. They're just appearing later in the game because of when the series will (hopefully) launch. But as far as like, story goes, the Avengers have been around longer.

[maddiefack]

And even in the comics they were NOT created because the X-Men couldn't handle the enemies nor the "rising threat of villains" nor from the government or SHIELD. They were created when Loki tricked Hulk and the Ant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man, and Thor all ended up fighting him together and then fighting Loki when they realized what happened and by the end of the first issue Iron Man and Wasp suggested they team up. The Avengers were heroes that got together on their own and the movies and the ultimates piss me off with how they changed it up.

That is probably because of my love for Tony Stark and in my Iron Man sagas he is fighting against the government because of how they abused his technology.

[knightshadow57]

Thank you both for the clarification.

It would be interesting to see the tension between the Avengers and Shield, similar to the current animated series. I have definitely enjoyed how the new series demonstrate while both groups are working towards protecting the world, there still exists tension between them.

[maddiefack]

^-^ Thank you for your interest but don't be too attached to anything from the shows nor even the comics really. In both Avengers and Outcasts we have our own spin on things that we hope people will enjoy

[Aimee Nicole]

Maddie, I swear I'm going to do a review for the pilot episode soon. You already know most of my thoughts, but I wanna get them out here for the others to see and so I can express the potential that I see in "Age of Heroes", especially now that you've expanded it to include both the Avengers and the Fantastic Four (or five, whatever we're calling it these days XD).

I wrote a review on it a few weeks or so ago, but I was still using that awful laptop that of course shut down in the middle of the review and I got frustrated soooo I didn't finish it. BUT! I promise I'll have one up either later tonight or tomorrow. ^^

[Aimee Nicole]

"Heart of Steel" - Review
~ Aimee Nicole


I just want to start out by saying that before this pilot, or before you came around in general, I hated the Avengers. I could not stand them at all. The mere mention of Iron Man made me roll my eyes, lmao. But I gotta say that my mind has been changed. Of course, you've known my newfound feelings on Tony Stark/Iron Man for a while now but as for the rest of the Avengers, my mind has been changed.

I'll let that lead me to what I want to say next. I love the characters. Each of them had something to contribute in this episode, and I really liked that. Though I have to say that my personal favorites are Tony Stark, Bryce Banner and Jon Van Dyne. Tony is just...epic. There is no question why he's Spider-Girl's favorite Avenger. His attitude, personality, all of it is epic. I LOVE Tony here. Bryce, what can I say? She made me laugh, and she's a total badass. I love her. And Jon was just freaking adorable throughout and his interaction with Henry, oh my God. It was so cute, I loved it. And Jon and Bryce? Don't get me started. I love them as well. The fact that Bryce listens to him makes me laugh, it's great.

The overall story of the episode was entertaining all the way through. You know how hard it is for me to get pulled into things, and this "pilot" was able to do that with ease. It was enjoyable from start to end, and you can tell that this is going to be a very character driven story. With the way you're pulling this characters off...it's going to be amazing, I have no doubts. I think getting thrown into the lives of the Avengers as we were was a great move, and the way you set it up to also give Tony's origin story was fantastic; that is, relating the two events close together. It was easy to follow as well as interesting.

I think the exclusion (for the most part) of the Fantastic Four (Five? Gah! I blame the Outcasts for my confusion) in this episode was also a good move. And what I mean by that is them not being in on the action. I think this episode needed to focus on the Avengers rather than bringing the Fantastic group in with them and so it worked perfectly. However, the part Reed and Susan played was great and didn't feel unnecessary or forced, it flowed right in with the rest of the episode.

Overall, Maddie, I think you've got something great here. The characterization was awesome, the way you weaved it together was nearly flawless and kept me pulled in from start to finish. It was a strong plot through and through with an ending that winded down and really ended the episode on a great note that honestly, I can't wait to read what's next.

All in all, I give the episode a 9/10 - Great characters, great story, with very little flaws.

On that note, I want to say good luck and that I'm really, really rooting for this series! I think it would be a fantastic (no pun intended) addition to the VPN's line up. Good luck, Maddie!

[The Doctor]

WAIT....im confused. So its a mixture of the Avengers and the Fantastic Five?

[Amin]

^Yup!

Lol, Maddie/Aimee, sorry... random jump-in. xD

[maddiefack]

XD issok Amin and yes Karl I renamed it Age of Heroes because I added the FF to the series. I figured it would help keep a commonality between Outcasts and AoH because Outcasts is X-Men AND Spider-Girl

Not to mention Aimee and I talked about it and we aren't comfortable with a strictly FF series but we have plans for them so I added them to AoH