Passing the $800 million mark at the worldwide box office, as of yesterday, Joss Whedon's Marvel's The Avengers epic assembly continues to make history recently setting a new record for the biggest domestic opening weekend. And proudly showcasing their early contributions to the summer blockbuster, concept artists Raj Rihal, Steve Jung, and Christopher S. Ross have released more fantastic conceptual illustrations for The Avengers. While Rihal's and Jung's work involve the Stark Tower, the S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier and key fight sequences, Ross' work features digital concepts of devices used in the movie. Check them out pictured below!
(Steve Jung)
(A set not used in the movie. An opera scene of the Thor legend.)
(Raj Rihal)
(Christopher S. Ross)
The last photo pictured above comes via
Tumblr user Echofx, adding that, "
This totally happened last summer."
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, & 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 on May 4, 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.