Edwin Jarvis, recording: I have had the honor of serving the Avengers throughout their history in many venues, from Manhattan, to Hydrobase and the Infinite Mansion, to *sigh* New Jersey. The roster of heroes who have heeded the call is numerous and varied, and quite a difficult group to keep track of. The early days of exclusive membership have expanded to share the good name of Avenger with nearly all willing to raise their banners. Enclosed is a brief history of how the Avengers qualified their membership from the beginning to the current days of franchise teams and all-inclusive rosters
