In the coming summer, Marvel Comics plans to reboot their Avengers franchise, by bringing Brian Michael "sells like pancakes" Bendis on the core title and relaunching it. The new team will feature a JLA-esque roster, with the most popular characters of the Marvel Universe. Rumours indicate Wolverine, Spider-man, Captain America, Iron-Man, Thor and so on are going to make up the new cast.

But arent they forgetting someone? A hero who has become an instant cult-favourite from the moment of his first appearance in the Marvel U, three years ago? This hero had been lauded as the new comics sex-symbol before his first appearance, he already has been branded on many marvel T-shirts, he has his own Marvel Legends action figure and has made frequent guest-appearances in Grant Morrison's New X-Men. This summer this character is even set to take over the God of Thunder, one-on-one!

That's right; you probably guessed it from the first clue:

DOOP

The green floating blob camera-man and mysterious benefactor of the X-Statix team. The result of a WWII experiment to create a living weapon of mass destruction. Wolverine's best friend. Captain America's most feared opponent.

Doop has become an integral part of the Marvel Universe, and this summer he should be given the honour of joining up with Earth's Mightiest, as an official card-carrying member of the new Avengers!

By signing this petition, we plead our case to Marvel Comics and Brian Michael Bendis, to see the light and realise what an invaluable addition to the Avengers Doop will be!

One For All, and All For Doop,