Was there every any doubt that he wouldn't be at the top? The greatest leader of the Avengers ever, he's probably served in the most incarnations of the team of all its members. If it weren't for him, the Avengers would never have become as great as they are. Even in the JLA/Avengers crossover, he was the one put in charge of the combined team. And you can always count on him to sound out the call, "Avengers Assemble!"

The founding Avenger that everyone forgets. She went from being a dopy glamor girl to the second-greatest leader of the Avengers. She's served in almost as many incarnations of the team as Captain America, and she's tough as nails. It's too bad that she's gone. But she went down as an Avenger!

One of the founding members and one of its most constant members. He's led the Avengers on many different occasions, and he's their greatest genius.

The god of thunder and one of the founding Avengers. He's a constant source of muscle and great power for this team, and he's served in many of its different rosters. Besides, how can you say no to a guy who can dent Captain America's shield?

The quintessential badguy turned superhero. He's one of the Avengers with the longest membership, and he's served as the leader of its splinter teams, the West Coast Avengers and the New Avengers. He's lost his wife and died in the line of duty. Few Avengers have as much dedication as Clint Barton!

Oh Hank Pym. You with your identity crises.