THE AVENGERS is directed by Joss Whedon.

In this interview, Zak talks about:

•  How to adapt a comic into a screenplay.
•  Making a story emotional and getting us connected to the main character.
•  Surviving competing interests — the comic, the fans, and the studio!
•  How deals like X2, The Incredible Hulk, and The Avengers came together for him.
•  His unique perspective on what it takes to succeed as a screenwriter.