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A parody of The Avengers might involve comedic reinterpretations of the characters, such as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, and Hulk. These characters might be depicted in humorous, over-the-top situations or have their personalities and abilities exaggerated for comedic effect.

Many parodies use "expies"—characters who are thinly veiled versions of the originals. For example, Payback in The Boys serves as a direct, corrupt parody of the Avengers, with Soldier Boy standing in for Captain America and Crimson Countess for the Scarlet Witch.

The best Avengers parodies succeed because the source material is .