Avengers Gen Rec List
An in-progress compilation of gen Avengers fic, fanvids, and fanart.
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Authors:
Some of the listed authors may write slash and het in addition to gen - sort at your own discretion. ;)
thegraytigress
LaylaBinx
Hakaisha
Nilly's Issue
sam_storyteller
irnan
icarus_chained
Imbecamiel
tielan
BlackRook
Sholio
Mcnamcj
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Stories:
Even Gods Do by Cluegirl
Captain America doesn't have a good relationship with sleep anymore. Also, he's not a toy.
Timers and Batteries by discipulapauper
Movie-verse. Months after Loki's defeat, Captain America is injured in battle, and Iron Man comes to a new realization about the leader of the Avengers.
Tunnel by Silverlace_Vine
Steve is trapped underground after a building collapses on top of the team; he struggles to escape, knowing the others are dead.
Don't Forget to Duck by Harkpad
A battle and test of a new weapon goes well except for one thing: Cap forgets to duck. Hawkeye's growing friendship with Cap outside of battles bleeds through the tense moments when they're not sure Cap is going to come through this one.
The Annual Stark Family Fourth of July Celebration by screamlet
The Stark family does the Fourth of July. (Or: Tony grows up by Fourths.)
Just Walk Beside Me by vidocqsociety
Friendship is born in all sorts of circumstances, between all sorts of people.
Memorabilia by smilebackwards
"Those were near mint, sir," Coulson says when he finds out that Fury dipped his vintage Captain America trading cards in his cooling lifeblood before tossing them, careless and callous, on the table in front of Steve and Tony.
Shield Appreciation by certifiably
In which a car explodes, Captain America does not throw his shield, Hawkeye borrows the keys, and Tony's day has never been so stupid.
Straight Black Lines by Mira_Jade
He never did forgive Nick Fury for bloodying up his trading cards. Not during that first week, anyway.
Well, Let the Drum Beat Drop by jonesandashes and pollyrepeat
Pepper leaves, and there’s no more pizza, and Thor’s already talked about Jane, and Tony suspects all of them realize, abruptly and simultaneously, that they actually have no idea what to do now. He is, in fact, pretty certain that they’re just a few minutes away from someone deciding to say something about the weather. It’s probably going to be him.
Need to Know by MusicalLuna
“Captain Rogers, you and I need to have a conversation,” JARVIS says, two evenings after Steve has moved into Stark Tower.
Picture This by AnonEhouse
In the aftermath of the Avengers movie (so, yes, spoilery- it references the movie heavily, including major plot points) a little relaxation is in order.
Safe Haven, a Home by whiteraven1606
Tony offers Bruce something he never thought he'd have again. (And eventually offers the same to the other Avengers.)
Air Ducts and Crawlspaces by Pandelion
Clint likes the helicarrier. Not just because looking over the side makes him feel like his namesake, but also because the flying boat is riddled with air ducts and crawlspaces.
And air ducts and crawlspaces were invented with Clint Barton in mind.
Anatomy for Children by Vongchild
Natasha doesn't literally have X-Ray vision, but she's good at seeing through people. After assembly, she still sees the bits and pieces that make up her teammates, the ways they hold themselves apart from each other and themselves.
Terms of Endearment by pprfaith
In which Bruce is a little confused and Tony is Bambi. Borderline crack.
The Apology by Red_Tigress
Steve tries to apologize to Tony.
Fifteen Short Stories About Teamwork by BlackEyedGirl
They’ve made a start. There’s still a lot to learn about each other. [Post movie, spoilers]
Soft Skills by Lady_Ganesh
The team tries to bring Steve Rogers into the 21st Century. It mostly works.
Every Friday After the War by ignipes
Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, and a lot of memories in the aftermath. Post-movie.
REM Sleep by Shiny_n_new
Five times Bruce woke up alone, and one time he woke up with the whole team.
Cleansing a Weapon by Thuri
There were definite perks to being a superhero on the same team as Iron Man, who just happened to also be Tony Stark. Erratic, yes, but brilliant, rich, often generous and--above all else--obtainer of truly epic booze.
"Spidey On Ice" by AloryShannon
Peter Parker is at a skating rink for his class field trip...and the Avengers are chaperoning. Looks like it's gonna be One Of Those Days...
Myth Challenge Accepted ( + Sequel) by s_alt
“Please tell me someone is capturing this,” Adam crooned, clapping his hands when the cameramen on 1 and 3 both held up their thumbs.
Iron Man and The Hulk crash the Mythbuster's set.
I'm a Hustler, Baby by vidocqusociety
Steve Rogers has a talent for pool--and for making others believe he's terrible at it.
Source Code by Closer
Steve finds himself in the unenviable position of having to either prove he's himself or listen to the news media continue to speculate that he's a robot, a clone, or a lunatic.
Child's Play by enigmaticblue
Everybody is afraid of the Hulk--until no one is. As usual, it's Loki's fault.
Admissions by peacefulsands
Fireworks remind him of gunshots.
The Adentures of Captain America and Phil, by Phil Coulson, Age 7* by dizmo
A gripping tale of action, adventure, and tremendous bravery... that will never be seen by the Avengers, at least if the author has anything to say about it. (*This could also qualify as fanart :))
Captain America Wants You by Mojave Dragonfly
After the battle, Captain America feels responsible for his team.
Five Tries by o_mayari
A "five times Steve tried to find Bucky a family" fic.
Role Model by Closer
"When things got fucked up, I asked what Captain America would do, and I did that. I didn't ever think the reason I did half of the insane things I've done would show up alive."
Culture and Other Balls of Twine by LithiumDoll
“Okay, I realize this could appear to be poorly conceived - to those of limited vision - but what you have to understand is, I’ve actually just had the greatest, most outstanding idea ever.” Tony’s eyes searched heavenward and then he nodded soberly. “Yes, I believe history will consider this my triumph.”
Contingencies by Misachan
Clint knows it's only a matter of time before it happens again.
Imprint by hetrez
"The next day, Steve and the other Avengers are just settling into a meeting on the flight deck when there's a muffled yell, and Alvarez falls out of the ceiling."
-- Or, Steve builds a training program, a team, and new life for himself.
Moving In by Flamebyrd
In which the Avengers move into Stark Tower one by one, and Bruce explores what it means to be always angry.
Tapdancing on Tightropes by jumpfall
Either way, Steve's secured the upcoming long weekend for a team barbeque. He hadn't phrased it quite that way, but Tony knows better. Barton's still trying to redeem himself, Natasha goes for her holster when Bruce's voice rises, Bruce apologizes to every building he passes, Steve's had exactly one conversation with SHIELD since the battle, and Thor's dicked off to Asgard.
A solid cheeseburger makes lots of things better. (It did for him, at least.)
Comforter by Siria
When Pepper had sighed and rolled her eyes in mock irritation and said, "Tony's built you an apartment," Steve realised, she had actually meant, "Tony's built you an apartment."
The Little Things by tielan
Nothing Can replace what Steve's lost.
Selective Service by Kroki_Refur
The serum's given Steve a lot, but it hasn't taken anything away from him. Not even the things he never wanted in the first place.
hey, remember that time when by pollyrepeat
In which Cap makes new friends, becomes an accidental Internet troll, swaps a lot of stories, and gives Bucky Barnes a hug.
Four Days by sheafrothedon
Four days after the battle of Manhattan.
A Butt Grows in Brooklyn by tawg
Nothing brings team members together quite like a training exercise gone wrong.
Who You Are in the Dark by Ael_tRlailiiu
A terrorist organization is taking down the North American power grid in their efforts to open trans-planetary portals. The Avengers investigate and are shunted to a distant planet that has its own dangers. The team must find their way home, while those they have left behind cope with the disaster and battle those responsible.
Contains genre-appropriate violence (not what I call graphic, but better safe than sorry?) and unexpected amounts of Bruce Banner.
Welcome to the Future by solo_by_choice
“Steve's reaction to learning man's been to the moon and Pluto is no longer a planet. That is all.”
Responsible Science (Series) by lettered
This series is meant to be like a lot of TV: episodic with some continuity. Seeing most episodes enhances the expirience, but you can still come in in the middle and catch up.
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Fanvids:
The War Was in Color by Settiai
Warning: uses footage from Avengers deleted scenes. Nickelback
When We All Stand Together by Nickelback
Accumulating the timeline from 'Avengers Assembled' and 'Fury's Big Week' this is the ultimate Marvel Universe timeline leading into 'The Avengers.' An epic 4 years in the making.
Bad Attitude by MoselleGreen
Every hero was once, every villain was once just a boy with a bad attitude.
Shake it Out by YunaAoki91
"And I am done with my graceless heart, so tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart."
Cuckoo by radiobroadcast
"Big man in a suit of armor. Take that off, what are you?"
In which Tony Stark moves through life taking two steps forward, one step back.
Star Spangled Banner (The Winter Soldier) by Camunki
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Fanart
Avenger!Dragons by Imbecamiel
Steve in Knight's Armor by Filler!Anons
Catnap in the sun by Sholio
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Suggestions for additions, as well as recs for your own gen stories, are more than welcome. Just leave a comment below. A special thanks to grachonok for her many contributions.
My own stories can be be read here.
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Authors:
Some of the listed authors may write slash and het in addition to gen - sort at your own discretion. ;)
thegraytigress
LaylaBinx
Hakaisha
Nilly's Issue
sam_storyteller
irnan
icarus_chained
Imbecamiel
tielan
BlackRook
Sholio
Mcnamcj
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Stories:
Even Gods Do by Cluegirl
Captain America doesn't have a good relationship with sleep anymore. Also, he's not a toy.
Timers and Batteries by discipulapauper
Movie-verse. Months after Loki's defeat, Captain America is injured in battle, and Iron Man comes to a new realization about the leader of the Avengers.
Tunnel by Silverlace_Vine
Steve is trapped underground after a building collapses on top of the team; he struggles to escape, knowing the others are dead.
Don't Forget to Duck by Harkpad
A battle and test of a new weapon goes well except for one thing: Cap forgets to duck. Hawkeye's growing friendship with Cap outside of battles bleeds through the tense moments when they're not sure Cap is going to come through this one.
The Annual Stark Family Fourth of July Celebration by screamlet
The Stark family does the Fourth of July. (Or: Tony grows up by Fourths.)
Just Walk Beside Me by vidocqsociety
Friendship is born in all sorts of circumstances, between all sorts of people.
Memorabilia by smilebackwards
"Those were near mint, sir," Coulson says when he finds out that Fury dipped his vintage Captain America trading cards in his cooling lifeblood before tossing them, careless and callous, on the table in front of Steve and Tony.
Shield Appreciation by certifiably
In which a car explodes, Captain America does not throw his shield, Hawkeye borrows the keys, and Tony's day has never been so stupid.
Straight Black Lines by Mira_Jade
He never did forgive Nick Fury for bloodying up his trading cards. Not during that first week, anyway.
Well, Let the Drum Beat Drop by jonesandashes and pollyrepeat
Pepper leaves, and there’s no more pizza, and Thor’s already talked about Jane, and Tony suspects all of them realize, abruptly and simultaneously, that they actually have no idea what to do now. He is, in fact, pretty certain that they’re just a few minutes away from someone deciding to say something about the weather. It’s probably going to be him.
Need to Know by MusicalLuna
“Captain Rogers, you and I need to have a conversation,” JARVIS says, two evenings after Steve has moved into Stark Tower.
Picture This by AnonEhouse
In the aftermath of the Avengers movie (so, yes, spoilery- it references the movie heavily, including major plot points) a little relaxation is in order.
Safe Haven, a Home by whiteraven1606
Tony offers Bruce something he never thought he'd have again. (And eventually offers the same to the other Avengers.)
Air Ducts and Crawlspaces by Pandelion
Clint likes the helicarrier. Not just because looking over the side makes him feel like his namesake, but also because the flying boat is riddled with air ducts and crawlspaces.
And air ducts and crawlspaces were invented with Clint Barton in mind.
Anatomy for Children by Vongchild
Natasha doesn't literally have X-Ray vision, but she's good at seeing through people. After assembly, she still sees the bits and pieces that make up her teammates, the ways they hold themselves apart from each other and themselves.
Terms of Endearment by pprfaith
In which Bruce is a little confused and Tony is Bambi. Borderline crack.
The Apology by Red_Tigress
Steve tries to apologize to Tony.
Fifteen Short Stories About Teamwork by BlackEyedGirl
They’ve made a start. There’s still a lot to learn about each other. [Post movie, spoilers]
Soft Skills by Lady_Ganesh
The team tries to bring Steve Rogers into the 21st Century. It mostly works.
Every Friday After the War by ignipes
Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, and a lot of memories in the aftermath. Post-movie.
REM Sleep by Shiny_n_new
Five times Bruce woke up alone, and one time he woke up with the whole team.
Cleansing a Weapon by Thuri
There were definite perks to being a superhero on the same team as Iron Man, who just happened to also be Tony Stark. Erratic, yes, but brilliant, rich, often generous and--above all else--obtainer of truly epic booze.
"Spidey On Ice" by AloryShannon
Peter Parker is at a skating rink for his class field trip...and the Avengers are chaperoning. Looks like it's gonna be One Of Those Days...
Myth Challenge Accepted ( + Sequel) by s_alt
“Please tell me someone is capturing this,” Adam crooned, clapping his hands when the cameramen on 1 and 3 both held up their thumbs.
Iron Man and The Hulk crash the Mythbuster's set.
I'm a Hustler, Baby by vidocqusociety
Steve Rogers has a talent for pool--and for making others believe he's terrible at it.
Source Code by Closer
Steve finds himself in the unenviable position of having to either prove he's himself or listen to the news media continue to speculate that he's a robot, a clone, or a lunatic.
Child's Play by enigmaticblue
Everybody is afraid of the Hulk--until no one is. As usual, it's Loki's fault.
Admissions by peacefulsands
Fireworks remind him of gunshots.
The Adentures of Captain America and Phil, by Phil Coulson, Age 7* by dizmo
A gripping tale of action, adventure, and tremendous bravery... that will never be seen by the Avengers, at least if the author has anything to say about it. (*This could also qualify as fanart :))
Captain America Wants You by Mojave Dragonfly
After the battle, Captain America feels responsible for his team.
Five Tries by o_mayari
A "five times Steve tried to find Bucky a family" fic.
Role Model by Closer
"When things got fucked up, I asked what Captain America would do, and I did that. I didn't ever think the reason I did half of the insane things I've done would show up alive."
Culture and Other Balls of Twine by LithiumDoll
“Okay, I realize this could appear to be poorly conceived - to those of limited vision - but what you have to understand is, I’ve actually just had the greatest, most outstanding idea ever.” Tony’s eyes searched heavenward and then he nodded soberly. “Yes, I believe history will consider this my triumph.”
Contingencies by Misachan
Clint knows it's only a matter of time before it happens again.
Imprint by hetrez
"The next day, Steve and the other Avengers are just settling into a meeting on the flight deck when there's a muffled yell, and Alvarez falls out of the ceiling."
-- Or, Steve builds a training program, a team, and new life for himself.
Moving In by Flamebyrd
In which the Avengers move into Stark Tower one by one, and Bruce explores what it means to be always angry.
Tapdancing on Tightropes by jumpfall
Either way, Steve's secured the upcoming long weekend for a team barbeque. He hadn't phrased it quite that way, but Tony knows better. Barton's still trying to redeem himself, Natasha goes for her holster when Bruce's voice rises, Bruce apologizes to every building he passes, Steve's had exactly one conversation with SHIELD since the battle, and Thor's dicked off to Asgard.
A solid cheeseburger makes lots of things better. (It did for him, at least.)
Comforter by Siria
When Pepper had sighed and rolled her eyes in mock irritation and said, "Tony's built you an apartment," Steve realised, she had actually meant, "Tony's built you an apartment."
The Little Things by tielan
Nothing Can replace what Steve's lost.
Selective Service by Kroki_Refur
The serum's given Steve a lot, but it hasn't taken anything away from him. Not even the things he never wanted in the first place.
hey, remember that time when by pollyrepeat
In which Cap makes new friends, becomes an accidental Internet troll, swaps a lot of stories, and gives Bucky Barnes a hug.
Four Days by sheafrothedon
Four days after the battle of Manhattan.
A Butt Grows in Brooklyn by tawg
Nothing brings team members together quite like a training exercise gone wrong.
Who You Are in the Dark by Ael_tRlailiiu
A terrorist organization is taking down the North American power grid in their efforts to open trans-planetary portals. The Avengers investigate and are shunted to a distant planet that has its own dangers. The team must find their way home, while those they have left behind cope with the disaster and battle those responsible.
Contains genre-appropriate violence (not what I call graphic, but better safe than sorry?) and unexpected amounts of Bruce Banner.
Welcome to the Future by solo_by_choice
“Steve's reaction to learning man's been to the moon and Pluto is no longer a planet. That is all.”
Responsible Science (Series) by lettered
This series is meant to be like a lot of TV: episodic with some continuity. Seeing most episodes enhances the expirience, but you can still come in in the middle and catch up.
_____
Fanvids:
The War Was in Color by Settiai
Warning: uses footage from Avengers deleted scenes. Nickelback
When We All Stand Together by Nickelback
Accumulating the timeline from 'Avengers Assembled' and 'Fury's Big Week' this is the ultimate Marvel Universe timeline leading into 'The Avengers.' An epic 4 years in the making.
Bad Attitude by MoselleGreen
Every hero was once, every villain was once just a boy with a bad attitude.
Shake it Out by YunaAoki91
"And I am done with my graceless heart, so tonight I'm gonna cut it out and then restart."
Cuckoo by radiobroadcast
"Big man in a suit of armor. Take that off, what are you?"
In which Tony Stark moves through life taking two steps forward, one step back.
Star Spangled Banner (The Winter Soldier) by Camunki
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Fanart
Avenger!Dragons by Imbecamiel
Steve in Knight's Armor by Filler!Anons
Catnap in the sun by Sholio
_____
Suggestions for additions, as well as recs for your own gen stories, are more than welcome. Just leave a comment below. A special thanks to grachonok for her many contributions.
My own stories can be be read here.