Marvel has released six new posters in anticipation of the forthcoming Avengers movie, set for release on May 4, 2012. 

Samuel L. Jackson resumes his role as super-spy Nick Fury for The Avengers, the latest in a franchise that also includes the Iron Man, Thor and Captain America films.

Find Jackson pointing a weapon intently below, as well as new character posters featuring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and Cobie Smulders.

Find more details and artwork at Marvel.