With The Avengers film hitting US theaters this May, Marvel Comics and We Love Fine are kicking off the year with an Avengers-themed t-shirt design contest. We Love Fine, known for their vast catalog of stylish graphic tees that cater to fandoms, such as Star Wars, My Little Pony, and Jem, is looking to expand their selection of Marvel shirts with a fan-designed Avengers tee. Contest entrants will be eligible to not only win a chance to get their design featured on official Marvel merchandise, but a chance to win cash prizes and We Love Fine gift certificates, with the grand prize of up to $2,500!

Think you got what it takes to assemble a mighty fine Avengers graphic tee? Click the jump for more details on the contest!

ABOUT THE CONTEST - LINK

Marvel's elite team of super-heroes is hitting the silver screen, and to celebrate, Marvel presents the biggest Avengers design contest in the galaxy! The rules are simple: All designs must incorporate Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk, but beyond that, it's your call. Assemble your best and brightest ideas and let's see your super designs; you could win cash and prizes, and have your design turned into official Marvel merchandise! The top prize could reach up to $2,500 cash!

GUEST JUDGES

Ryan Penagos, executive editorial director of Marvel.com; and a second guest judge TBA very soon!

Full run-down of prizes is available on the contest page, as well as complete rules, but here are three important rules to highlight up front:

  • Submissions must be received by 11:59:59 PM (PST) on February 12th, 2012.
  • Up to 5 entries are allowed per artist. Contest is open to US residents only.
  • Entries MUST incorporate ALL FOUR CHARACTERS - CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, HULK, IRON MAN but may also include Hawkeye or Black Widow. Avengers logo CANNOT be utilized in the design, nor can the likenesses of the actors who portray the characters in the films.

For the complete rules and guidelines (and to submit your entries), head on over to We Love Fine's Avengers Tee Design Contest page!

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