

The Destruction of the Triskelion - 2014Īfter Captain America learned that that the villainous HYDRA had infiltrated SHIELD, he and his allies stormed the Triskelion SHIELD headquarters in Washington, D.C. But those in the area were nonetheless visibly excited by the arrival of the international celebrity Thor. However, the battle did endanger everyone at the Old Royal Naval College, release a wild alien beast on London, and cause thousands of dollars in property damage. Luckily, Thor and his friends were able to stop Malekith and destroy all the Dark Elves. To this end, Malekith brought his army to London in order to carry out the plan and stop Thor's interference. The Convergence - 2013ĭuring a rare astronomical event known as the Convergence, the villainous Dark Elf Malekith sought to infect the nine realms with darkness ( Thor: The Dark World). While many thanked The Avengers for all they'd done, others insisted that they were to blame. With most of Manhattan destroyed and likely countless people displaced, the battle caused over 80 billion dollars in destruction and a confirmed 74 innocent deaths. To innocent bystanders watching from the side, this event challenged everything they knew about what was and was not possible.īut of course, the Battle of New York was also the single most destructive superhero battle the world had seen yet. And secondly, this event introduced the world to the soon-to-be international celebrities that are The Avengers. Firstly, Loki's invasion served as undeniable proof that aliens not only existed, but were often hostile. Often seen as the 9/11 event of the MCU, The Battle of New York fundamentally changed the world views of everyday people. So SHIELD's Nick Fury, fearing the nation couldn't fight back alone, called in The Avengers and united Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Hawkeye, and Black Widow to protect the Earth. 2017 Ollie Millington The Battle of New York - 2012Īfter being denied rule of Asgard, the villain Loki allied with Thanos to invade New York with an army of aliens ( The Avengers). (Photo by Ollie Millington/Getty Images). When the Hulk first appeared in Harlem, it wasn't immediately clear that he was a force for good.
