New photos from Marvel's The Avengers

Iron Man in "Marvel's The Avengers"

Marvel Studios presents in association with Paramount Pictures “Marvel’s The Avengers”--the super hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow.



When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Samuel L. Jackson, and directed by Joss Whedon from a screenplay by Joss Whedon, “Marvel’s The Avengers” is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when “Marvel’s The Avengers” assemble in summer 2012. The film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
In addition to "Marvel's The Avengers," Marvel Studios will release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including "Iron Man 3" on May 3, 2013; and “Thor 2” on November 15, 2013.

Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans star as Thor and Captain America in "Marvel's The Avengers"

ORIGINAL STORY: 2012 is finally here, and you know what that means: "Marvel's The Avengers" hits theaters on May 4, just five short months away! And to ring in the Year of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, we've got two awesome new shots from the film featuring Iron Man, Thor and Captain America getting ready for battle.

Check out both images below, and keep your eye on Marvel.com for all things Avengers in 2012!

Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans star as Thor and Captain America in "Marvel's The Avengers"