List of West Coast Avengers members


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 and returned in the ongoing series West Coast Avengers published from 1985 to 1994.
The West Coast Avengers 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)

Recruits

Avengers members recruited by Hawkeye as the West Coast Avengers chair.
CharacterReal NameJoined inNotes
Iron ManAnthony Edward "Tony" StarkWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #1
Originally joined in Avengers #1. Expelled for Armor War.
The ThingBenjamin Jacob GrimmWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #9
Accepted membership after assisting West Coast team, but left before official vote was taken. Former member of the New Avengers.
Hank Pym
a.k.a. Ant Man,
Giant-Man,
Goliath,
Yellowjacket
Dr. Henry "Hank" Jonathan PymWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #21
Originally joined in Avengers #1. One of only two members, the other being Kelsey Leigh, who have Avengers status in both their civilian and superhero guises.
Moon KnightMarc Spector, Steven Grant and Jake LockleyWest Coast Avengers vol. 2 #21
Gained full membership in West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #33. Former member of the Secret Avengers.
Firebird
a.k.a. Espirita
Bonita JuárezWest Coast Avengers Annual #2
Given reserve status after assisting West Coast team.
The WaspJanet van Dyne
West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #32
Originally joined in Avengers #1. Current member of the Avengers Unity Squad.
Scarlet WitchWanda Maximoff
West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #37
Originally joined in Avengers #16. Current member of the Avengers.
VisionVictor Shade West Coast Avengers vol. 2 #37
Originally joined in Avengers #58. Current member of the Avengers.

Honorary

Heroes that have been granted honorary status during their lifetime or posthumously for acts of great courage or sacrifice.