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Young Avengers (2005-2012) (Collected Editions) #1
Young Avengers, Vol. 1: Sidekicks
In the wake of Avengers Disassembled, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves the Young Avengers?
Collecting: Young Avengers 1-6
Collecting: Young Avengers 1-6
144 pages, Paperback
First published April 19, 2006
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April 6, 2021
Ran into this on the hunt for what happened to the Scarlet Witch's kids.
The short version is that a young Kang the Conqueror sets out to find a group of young people with powers (who also have a secret history with older Avengers) to help him fight off an older version of himself.
Makes complete sense in the story, I promise.
It's a good introduction to some great characters.
Kate Bishop (Hawkeye), Cassie Lang (Stature), Eli Bradley (Patriot), and Teddy Altman (Hulkling).
But like I said, the main reason I showed up for this comic was to find out about Billy Kaplan (Asgardian Wiccan). This is his first appearance since he was sucked into the ether as a toddler, whilst Master Pandemonium was wearing him and his twin brother on his arms like demonic baby gloves.
Tommy (Speed) doesn't show up till volume 2, but this is their origin story.
Er, re-origin story.
And it's good. Really good. The plot was cool but the characters were cooler. The short version?
Friendships are forged, sacrifices are made, and adults are outwitted. Duh.
Recommended.
The short version is that a young Kang the Conqueror sets out to find a group of young people with powers (who also have a secret history with older Avengers) to help him fight off an older version of himself.
Makes complete sense in the story, I promise.
It's a good introduction to some great characters.
Kate Bishop (Hawkeye), Cassie Lang (Stature), Eli Bradley (Patriot), and Teddy Altman (Hulkling).
But like I said, the main reason I showed up for this comic was to find out about Billy Kaplan (
Tommy (Speed) doesn't show up till volume 2, but this is their origin story.
Er, re-origin story.
And it's good. Really good. The plot was cool but the characters were cooler. The short version?
Friendships are forged, sacrifices are made, and adults are outwitted. Duh.
Recommended.
November 5, 2023
6.2/10
I liked parts of it. The way the team is assembled and the why are interesting and well executed. There is good chemistry between the young team members.
However i didn't like is the protagonists behaviour towards the older Avengers. I understand the reason behind the disobedience, but the way the did it wasn't the best. The became kind of annoying at times.
Overall a good enough start for this new group of heroes.
I liked parts of it. The way the team is assembled and the why are interesting and well executed. There is good chemistry between the young team members.
However i didn't like is the protagonists behaviour towards the older Avengers. I understand the reason behind the disobedience, but the way the did it wasn't the best. The became kind of annoying at times.
Overall a good enough start for this new group of heroes.
March 5, 2021
Pretty well done intro for a super group of "sidekicks", even though Marvel doesn't do sidekicks. Superior quality to DC's 90s Young Justice, but not even close to 80s New Teen Titans.
This first volume is more about the origin story, surprise revelations with a lot of that nonsensical time travel rules Marvel does so inconsistently. Kang is the villain.
Allan Heinberg turned out to not be a very reliable writer, but these characters he helped create have stuck around since so that's saying something. Jim Cheung as always is an impeccable artist.
So take a bit of a deep dive with the secret history of the Black Captain America, Ant-Man's kid, and a future emperor Skrull-Kree hybrid...
Plus, there's Billy from WandaVision!
This first volume is more about the origin story, surprise revelations with a lot of that nonsensical time travel rules Marvel does so inconsistently. Kang is the villain.
Allan Heinberg turned out to not be a very reliable writer, but these characters he helped create have stuck around since so that's saying something. Jim Cheung as always is an impeccable artist.
So take a bit of a deep dive with the secret history of the Black Captain America, Ant-Man's kid, and a future emperor Skrull-Kree hybrid...
Plus, there's Billy from WandaVision!
Want to read
January 19, 2022
September 19, 2013
Well, this was actually a lot of fun. Because on the surface, this is a terrible idea. Or maybe just a painfully retro one. Teenage sidekicks have been out of vogue for decades, especially ones that closely echo the theme of the hero they sidekick for. And it might work for the Legion of Superheroes, but the idea of naming a character created in the 21st century Iron Lad is... Well, it's hardly current. And as a team name, Young Avengers is no better. I have a sneaking suspicion that some of these decisions were made by editorial and handed down to the Heinberg as Things He Must Do, which is kind of a shame. I remember when Young Avengers first hit the stands that I cringed at the name and passed the book by. That was not my wisest decision.
The thing is, as hokey as the name and the general concept are, this is not a hokey book. Not even slightly. The characters are engaging, in a very real, not-even-slightly-cheesy way. The dialog may not always be sparkling, but it's real and fits the characters. And the story holds together. It's easy to rely on the teen fiction standard of adults who just don't understand, but here it makes sense. I absolutely believe, without a moment's doubt, that Captain America would not want a teenage kid to dress up like Bucky and fight crime, especially when that kid turns out to be the grandson of the real first super soldier. (Is this what firmly established Truth: Red, White, and Black as part of Marvel's continuity?) If I'd read Avengers Disassembled, Iron Man's motives might have been even more clear, but what I did know was sufficient for me to buy his position.
I did find myself rolling my eyes at the boys' club mentality some of the characters, particularly Patriot, displayed when (gasp!) girls wanted to join the team, but I do think that was intentional. They're never shown as being in any way reasonable in wanting to keep Kate and Cassie out, and I think Heinberg wanted the reader's reaction to their acceptance to be, "It's about time!"
I had fun with this book, and I liked the characters. So here I go again, trying to catch up on a title long after I should have started to read it. I like Teen Titans, and it should have occurred to me that I would like Young Avengers, too. Especially because the latter also has a blonde girl named Cassie who wears a red costume, in one of the closest total coincidences I can remember seeing in comics.
The thing is, as hokey as the name and the general concept are, this is not a hokey book. Not even slightly. The characters are engaging, in a very real, not-even-slightly-cheesy way. The dialog may not always be sparkling, but it's real and fits the characters. And the story holds together. It's easy to rely on the teen fiction standard of adults who just don't understand, but here it makes sense. I absolutely believe, without a moment's doubt, that Captain America would not want a teenage kid to dress up like Bucky and fight crime, especially when that kid turns out to be the grandson of the real first super soldier. (Is this what firmly established Truth: Red, White, and Black as part of Marvel's continuity?) If I'd read Avengers Disassembled, Iron Man's motives might have been even more clear, but what I did know was sufficient for me to buy his position.
I did find myself rolling my eyes at the boys' club mentality some of the characters, particularly Patriot, displayed when (gasp!) girls wanted to join the team, but I do think that was intentional. They're never shown as being in any way reasonable in wanting to keep Kate and Cassie out, and I think Heinberg wanted the reader's reaction to their acceptance to be, "It's about time!"
I had fun with this book, and I liked the characters. So here I go again, trying to catch up on a title long after I should have started to read it. I like Teen Titans, and it should have occurred to me that I would like Young Avengers, too. Especially because the latter also has a blonde girl named Cassie who wears a red costume, in one of the closest total coincidences I can remember seeing in comics.
January 19, 2019
From the ashes of Avengers Disassembled comes a new team of teenaged heroes and what an origin story it is! Not only do our new heroes have to facedown with the ‘old’ Avengers (three of them, anyway) but they also have to save the Earth from Kang the Conqueror!
Great stuff; I’m glad I decided to re-read it. The artwork’s really good, too.
Great stuff; I’m glad I decided to re-read it. The artwork’s really good, too.
December 27, 2023
only interested in reading this Young Avengers because of Billy, since the moment I was aware of his existence in Marvel comics
& him being with Hulkling
the story was exciting & enjoyable I couldn't put it down & now I want to read all of them & be familiar with Billy's origin (tho I have some clues), his history & future
I always love to see teens acting as superheroes (even tho I'm an adult myself, but teen superheroes always fascinates me. admiring their courage. maybe because my first superhero was spidey, while I was a teen & he became my favourite. the struggle, the messing up & then trying to make it right)
also the girls, Cassie & Kate, wonderful
the arts were amazing
I'm happy & I will happily continue
& him being with Hulkling
the story was exciting & enjoyable I couldn't put it down & now I want to read all of them & be familiar with Billy's origin (tho I have some clues), his history & future
I always love to see teens acting as superheroes (even tho I'm an adult myself, but teen superheroes always fascinates me. admiring their courage. maybe because my first superhero was spidey, while I was a teen & he became my favourite. the struggle, the messing up & then trying to make it right)
also the girls, Cassie & Kate, wonderful
the arts were amazing
I'm happy & I will happily continue
December 1, 2014
I'm not a regular Marvel reader, at least not since the early 80s, and although I will pick up the occasional book like Hawkeye or Black Widow, I tend to stay away from the group books. I have no idea what's going on with the X-Men in the Avengers, or what version of the X-Men we have now, or why Marvel's teams are always at war with each other. I dunno, it just doesn't interest me.
The day before Thanksgiving I was at my local Books-A-Million and they had some library carts on the sidewalk filled with books up to 80% off cover price. Turns out one cart was full of Marvel trades. I picked up a few (Marvel Romance, Classic What If?, Best of Marvel Team-Up, an Eternals miniseries not by Neil Gaiman, and this book.
I had a vague idea who the Young Avengers were, plus it was a Volume 1, so I thought I'd dive in and check these guys out. Turns out it was a good use of my $3.99. I really enjoyed this story of these young super heroes who decide to become backup members of the Avengers (who are "disassembled" at this time). There is time travel and witty dialog and a gay pairing that isn't obvious at all and of which not a huge deal is made. It was a very fresh look at teen heroes, and definitely got my interest enough to order the second volume. It's a nice look at sidekicks in an era when kid sidekicks are no longer part of the scene (with the exception of Robin, I suppose).
There is a cheeky cross-company reference made here that I thought was nice. One of the characters is from the 30th century, just like the Legion of Super-Heroes over at DC (although they are now in the 31st century). The Legion, which has been around since 1958, is notorious for keeping some of the most outdated and silly code names around (most members are X Boy/Girl/Lad/Lass/Kid). This particular hero, who was meant to be an Iron Man "sidekick," calls himself Iron Lad. I can't believe this is just a coincidence, and the poor boy gets ribbed by his teammates for having that name. Either way, it looked to be in good fun to me.
Because this was a true introductory volume, it was easy to get into without having to peruse Wikipedia on a non-stop basis to get the back story. Along with some pretty cool art, this is a book worth checking out whether you're a long time Marvel fan or more of a DC fanboy like myself.
The day before Thanksgiving I was at my local Books-A-Million and they had some library carts on the sidewalk filled with books up to 80% off cover price. Turns out one cart was full of Marvel trades. I picked up a few (Marvel Romance, Classic What If?, Best of Marvel Team-Up, an Eternals miniseries not by Neil Gaiman, and this book.
I had a vague idea who the Young Avengers were, plus it was a Volume 1, so I thought I'd dive in and check these guys out. Turns out it was a good use of my $3.99. I really enjoyed this story of these young super heroes who decide to become backup members of the Avengers (who are "disassembled" at this time). There is time travel and witty dialog and a gay pairing that isn't obvious at all and of which not a huge deal is made. It was a very fresh look at teen heroes, and definitely got my interest enough to order the second volume. It's a nice look at sidekicks in an era when kid sidekicks are no longer part of the scene (with the exception of Robin, I suppose).
There is a cheeky cross-company reference made here that I thought was nice. One of the characters is from the 30th century, just like the Legion of Super-Heroes over at DC (although they are now in the 31st century). The Legion, which has been around since 1958, is notorious for keeping some of the most outdated and silly code names around (most members are X Boy/Girl/Lad/Lass/Kid). This particular hero, who was meant to be an Iron Man "sidekick," calls himself Iron Lad. I can't believe this is just a coincidence, and the poor boy gets ribbed by his teammates for having that name. Either way, it looked to be in good fun to me.
Because this was a true introductory volume, it was easy to get into without having to peruse Wikipedia on a non-stop basis to get the back story. Along with some pretty cool art, this is a book worth checking out whether you're a long time Marvel fan or more of a DC fanboy like myself.
January 12, 2016
I usually don't bother reading these group outings (i haven't even read any avengers comics) apart from the justice league and even that is a push, i just prefer to focus on one or two superheroes at a time, because usually what happens is 20 people show up and i'm like who the shittin' hell are these guys? Their costumes get gradually worse, names are like picked out of a hat.
However this is awesome, and someone really should have forced me to read this way before now, it's so good and shock horror i knew who the characters were, i know i'm amazed too. Definitely worth picking up, it's funny and the plot lasts the entire volume!
However this is awesome, and someone really should have forced me to read this way before now, it's so good and shock horror i knew who the characters were, i know i'm amazed too. Definitely worth picking up, it's funny and the plot lasts the entire volume!
December 13, 2020
This was a pretty fun volume, focusing on these new Young Avengers who're appearing and saving the day and rescuing Kate bishop at a party, the Avengers finds Iron Lad and he tells them of why they are doing this and to get away from him becoming Kang the Conqueror and all and when he does tell them that, the other YA also show up and in the guise of helping them, Cap traps them in room and then Kang shows up for real and fights them and they see history is changing because Iron Lad aka baby version of Kang is here and he needs to return if the timeline were to correct itself or else things will change drastically and thus begins a quest to save Iron Lad and/or restore the timeline at all costs or suffer the end of the world or Avengers and so many more things.
This story was such high octane, intense read, focusing on a new group of heroes who are somewhat connected to the Avengers and using one of the greatest Avengers villains aka Kang to introduce them and the stakes are high and the way they defeat him shows their bravery, heroism, sacrifice and friendship and like its an amazing story. And even in the end when Cap says he will shut them down if they ever put on the costumes, they still do because the world needs heroes and they are there to answer the call! A start of a new era and the main thing is the art which is gorgeous throughout and like each panel is a marvel too look at and those colors are just popping and radiant aka perfect.
This story was such high octane, intense read, focusing on a new group of heroes who are somewhat connected to the Avengers and using one of the greatest Avengers villains aka Kang to introduce them and the stakes are high and the way they defeat him shows their bravery, heroism, sacrifice and friendship and like its an amazing story. And even in the end when Cap says he will shut them down if they ever put on the costumes, they still do because the world needs heroes and they are there to answer the call! A start of a new era and the main thing is the art which is gorgeous throughout and like each panel is a marvel too look at and those colors are just popping and radiant aka perfect.
August 25, 2013
This series promises to be a lot of fun. You don't need to know a lot about the main Marvel canon to understand this one: it's mostly new characters, with some cameos from classics like Tony Stark and Steve Rogers (being very much 'Superhusbands': I mean, really, they swoop in with iron Man holding Steve by the waist, it's practically Superman and Lois Lane). I liked the emotions flying around here: they're teenagers dealing with superpowers, not superheroes who happen to be teenagers. They mess up and fight and they need to get to school in the morning.
I actually forgot about the gay couple in this series, but that's one more reason to love it. You can talk all you like about the Cap/Iron Man subtext, but this is the real thing.
The adult Avengers' roles here make sense, too. I like that they're an obstacle to the Young Avengers that no one could call evil, in addition to the issue of super villains. I think having read some other Marvel comics would help here to understand just why the Avengers are no more, but a general knowledge is enough.
I actually forgot about the gay couple in this series, but that's one more reason to love it. You can talk all you like about the Cap/Iron Man subtext, but this is the real thing.
The adult Avengers' roles here make sense, too. I like that they're an obstacle to the Young Avengers that no one could call evil, in addition to the issue of super villains. I think having read some other Marvel comics would help here to understand just why the Avengers are no more, but a general knowledge is enough.
October 1, 2015
I have never really been into comics, but I have wanted to get into them recently, and the Young Avengers seemed to be the only relatively easy place to start.
It was worth it. I love these kids. I'm gonna read all the comics the Young Avengers have ever featured in.
It was worth it. I love these kids. I'm gonna read all the comics the Young Avengers have ever featured in.
July 21, 2021
Neat comic, don’t have much else to say 😭
January 27, 2022
i would k word and die for all of the young avengers
November 20, 2021
In doing some hardcore research into the upcoming Hawkeye, I went for the first appearance and origin of Kate Bishop, who shares the name Hawkeye with Clint Barton. Kate is just a well-off bridesmaid for her sister Susan who gets caught up in the first public adventure of the Young Avengers, a team put together by Iron Lad and also made up of Patriot, Asgardian (taking the name Wiccan at the end of the volume), and Hulkling. She saves the day and tags along, basically forcing her way onto the team by being awesome. I'd also read plenty about Wiccan and Hulkling and it was a geeky research bonus that this was their first appearance as well.
A very solid volume with some nice super-powered twists and turns, good dialogue and interplay between the team members, and a satisfying conclusion. Also one of the best stories I've read featuring Kang the Conqueror.
A very solid volume with some nice super-powered twists and turns, good dialogue and interplay between the team members, and a satisfying conclusion. Also one of the best stories I've read featuring Kang the Conqueror.
June 16, 2011
A great introduction to the Young Avengers; I barely knew anything about them before picking up this book and they're now one of my favorite Marvel teams (admittedly I'm more of a DC person).
There were several similarities to Runaways as they are a teenage team, Iron Lad in particular reminded me of Victor, but Heinberg establishes and develops each character as well as the team in a unique way, and they don't come off as knockoffs of the 'adult' heroes. There is a great amount of diversity within the group too. The whole time-paradox plot has been done before but with these characters it felt fresh.
The only thing I didn't like is that the boys originally establish the team, and the female heroines have to 'prove' themselves throughout the course of the story in order to join and be accepted. While they're equal in power and character it just seemed a bit off-putting, and reminded me of the similar play of events in the new Young Justice show.
Regardless, I'm excited to read the second volume.
There were several similarities to Runaways as they are a teenage team, Iron Lad in particular reminded me of Victor, but Heinberg establishes and develops each character as well as the team in a unique way, and they don't come off as knockoffs of the 'adult' heroes. There is a great amount of diversity within the group too. The whole time-paradox plot has been done before but with these characters it felt fresh.
The only thing I didn't like is that the boys originally establish the team, and the female heroines have to 'prove' themselves throughout the course of the story in order to join and be accepted. While they're equal in power and character it just seemed a bit off-putting, and reminded me of the similar play of events in the new Young Justice show.
Regardless, I'm excited to read the second volume.
April 2, 2016
One thing you need to know about me is that my ideal type is femme girls with swords. Female warriors or knights with long hair who will destroy you without a second thought. I love them. I love strong women in general (workout classes are really fun for me), but there's just something about swords that take things to a whole new level. And let me tell you, Kate Bishop yields a sword in this and it was the best thing in the entire world.
I enjoyed this just as much as the newer Young Avengers. I like this story more, but the newer one has America Chavez, which automatically gives it points. The back and forth between all the characters in this one was pretty great, and I really liked the art. And Kate! Kate Bishop vs the patriarchy, y'all. The boys mess up a lot and Kate saves their asses a few times and it's wonderful. They assume she's going to be weak and uncoordinated, and she proves them all wrong. Excited to keep reading this.
I enjoyed this just as much as the newer Young Avengers. I like this story more, but the newer one has America Chavez, which automatically gives it points. The back and forth between all the characters in this one was pretty great, and I really liked the art. And Kate! Kate Bishop vs the patriarchy, y'all. The boys mess up a lot and Kate saves their asses a few times and it's wonderful. They assume she's going to be weak and uncoordinated, and she proves them all wrong. Excited to keep reading this.
June 9, 2019
This is still cute!
I'll always prefer the 2012 run because Patriot was such a d-bag for absolutely no reason. It was compulsive "pigtail pulling" for not reason whatsoever but I'll chalk it up to being a product of this era in comics. I kind of wish Cap and Iron Man had chosen to help train the kids but, in true young adult fashion, the kids rebel by continuing to fight crime without the Avengers permission.
It's a great start and I'm sad Marvel ended the Young Avengers and split all of them up on random teams.
I'll always prefer the 2012 run because Patriot was such a d-bag for absolutely no reason. It was compulsive "pigtail pulling" for not reason whatsoever but I'll chalk it up to being a product of this era in comics. I kind of wish Cap and Iron Man had chosen to help train the kids but, in true young adult fashion, the kids rebel by continuing to fight crime without the Avengers permission.
It's a great start and I'm sad Marvel ended the Young Avengers and split all of them up on random teams.
January 4, 2016
4.5 stars
This was so much fun! I don't know why i didn't read this before i read the other Young Avengers series as it would've made more sense if i did, but I'm so glad i finally got around to reading this.
Getting to see how the Young Avengers originated was really interesting. I'm not usually a huge fan of time travel but I didn't mind those aspects in this.
The characters were great as usual, there were only a few characters in this that I didn't know but there were introduced really well and everything came together nicely.
Can't wait to read the second instalment!
This was so much fun! I don't know why i didn't read this before i read the other Young Avengers series as it would've made more sense if i did, but I'm so glad i finally got around to reading this.
Getting to see how the Young Avengers originated was really interesting. I'm not usually a huge fan of time travel but I didn't mind those aspects in this.
The characters were great as usual, there were only a few characters in this that I didn't know but there were introduced really well and everything came together nicely.
Can't wait to read the second instalment!
June 2, 2020
"So, we're just going to come right out and tell our parents we're super heroes?"
"Might as well. We're gonna have to come out to them at some point."
.
Cosita hermosa del bien que quiero enmarcar en un cuadro. Por alguna razón odio prácticamente la mitad de las agrupaciones de Marvel por afuera de X-Men, pero me dan Young Avengers y Runaways (agrupaciones juveniles) y ay cuánto los amo.
(Shippeo a todas las parejas de este grupo.)
"Might as well. We're gonna have to come out to them at some point."
.
Cosita hermosa del bien que quiero enmarcar en un cuadro. Por alguna razón odio prácticamente la mitad de las agrupaciones de Marvel por afuera de X-Men, pero me dan Young Avengers y Runaways (agrupaciones juveniles) y ay cuánto los amo.
(Shippeo a todas las parejas de este grupo.)
December 27, 2017
YEEES!!! the characters are amazing, really! I want more!
October 12, 2016
Fantastic. I can't believe it took me so long to read this. I want more Young Avengers. All the Young Avengers. I'm sad that there isn't more of this title than there is.
March 13, 2022
Eli and Kate’s banter is top tier. I do like kids spitting at their superiors. Who would’ve thought.
December 5, 2021
Pretty damned good intro for a new super-team. Solid characters, good understanding of how the legacy heroes would react to these under-trained upstarts, and pretty fun with the whole “young Kang” subplot.
This book is a great addition to anyone’s reading who are interested in where MCU Phase 4 is headed - towards Kang as the Big Bad, towards the all-but-confirmed Young Avengers, and even a nice backdrop to how we got Kate into the Hawkeye show in the first place.
This book is a great addition to anyone’s reading who are interested in where MCU Phase 4 is headed - towards Kang as the Big Bad, towards the all-but-confirmed Young Avengers, and even a nice backdrop to how we got Kate into the Hawkeye show in the first place.
August 18, 2021
Kate Bishop: Trust Fund Funding Superheroes.
June 11, 2022
FINALMENTE comecei a ler essa belezinha e, como já esperava, curti demais! Foi bacana ver como esses heróis que curto bastante no momento atual da Marvel surgiram, pretendo ler basicamente todas as histórias da equipe até o momento atual, estou bem animado!
June 12, 2016
5/5
ASDFGHJKL
So a lot of you may not know this about me, but I am completely and utterly in love with the Young Avengers despite this being the first Young Avengers graphic novel I've read. You can bet your ass it won't be the last.
This follows a group of teenagers, christened the 'Young Avengers' by a journalist due to their uniforms which are similar to the now disbanded Avengers after a massive explosion that killed loads of them. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the events leading up to this, so I just went along with it. RIP Hawkeye.
Bringing together the first 6 issues of the original Young Avengers storyline, it follows Iron Lad, Patriot, Hulkling, and Asgardian (nice name Billy), who are joined by Cassie Lang (daughter of the second Ant-Man) and Kate Bishop (Hawkeye now, but known as Hawkingbird then) to defeat... No spoilers, but it's pretty good. Pretty pretty pretty darn good.
The art was great, the story was brilliant, and there were some awesome feminist moments (Kate does not shy away from a fight and I love that, even if it's arguing with her own should-be-team-mates. I managed to find this online to read because I believe it's now out of print (although I do own the second volume, a first edition in hardback that only costs £6) and it costs quite a fair bit of money to buy. I will be buying it just as soon as I have a job and the money to spend, but until then, if anyone wants to know the site I used to read this, just lemme know!
ASDFGHJKL
So a lot of you may not know this about me, but I am completely and utterly in love with the Young Avengers despite this being the first Young Avengers graphic novel I've read. You can bet your ass it won't be the last.
This follows a group of teenagers, christened the 'Young Avengers' by a journalist due to their uniforms which are similar to the now disbanded Avengers after a massive explosion that killed loads of them. Unfortunately, I'm unfamiliar with the events leading up to this, so I just went along with it. RIP Hawkeye.
Bringing together the first 6 issues of the original Young Avengers storyline, it follows Iron Lad, Patriot, Hulkling, and Asgardian (nice name Billy), who are joined by Cassie Lang (daughter of the second Ant-Man) and Kate Bishop (Hawkeye now, but known as Hawkingbird then) to defeat... No spoilers, but it's pretty good. Pretty pretty pretty darn good.
The art was great, the story was brilliant, and there were some awesome feminist moments (Kate does not shy away from a fight and I love that, even if it's arguing with her own should-be-team-mates. I managed to find this online to read because I believe it's now out of print (although I do own the second volume, a first edition in hardback that only costs £6) and it costs quite a fair bit of money to buy. I will be buying it just as soon as I have a job and the money to spend, but until then, if anyone wants to know the site I used to read this, just lemme know!
November 8, 2021
Young Avengers Vol 1: Sidekicks
By Allan Heinberg (Writer), Jim Cheung (Artist)
Marvel, 2005
Synopsis: In the aftermath of Avengers Disassembled, there are no Avengers. However a new group of teenage costumed heroes appear who call themselves Young Avengers. What is the deal with these kids?
Review:
We get to see Marvel's Teen Titans in this book, we get a great diverse cast of characters with a lot of personality. The interactions between our main cast like Teddy and Billy or Kate and Elijah are fun to see. The main villain of this arc is Kang, who is absolutely menacing in his role as he hunts his teenage self through time. The relationship between Cassie and Nathaniel is sweet. Every character in this book is neatly defined. The former Avengers as in Cap, Iron Man and Jessica Jones as in Jewel are great in this book as the mentors that don't want to be responsible for these teenage heroes actions and reactions. Kang has some great villain moments with these former Avengers like he threatens Jessica Jones as in Jewel's baby. You can definitely see the differences between the Young Avengers and their adult representatives.
Rating:
4 / 5 Stars
A nice introduction to some stellar characters that you want to read more off.
By Allan Heinberg (Writer), Jim Cheung (Artist)
Marvel, 2005
Synopsis: In the aftermath of Avengers Disassembled, there are no Avengers. However a new group of teenage costumed heroes appear who call themselves Young Avengers. What is the deal with these kids?
Review:
We get to see Marvel's Teen Titans in this book, we get a great diverse cast of characters with a lot of personality. The interactions between our main cast like Teddy and Billy or Kate and Elijah are fun to see. The main villain of this arc is Kang, who is absolutely menacing in his role as he hunts his teenage self through time. The relationship between Cassie and Nathaniel is sweet. Every character in this book is neatly defined. The former Avengers as in Cap, Iron Man and Jessica Jones as in Jewel are great in this book as the mentors that don't want to be responsible for these teenage heroes actions and reactions. Kang has some great villain moments with these former Avengers like he threatens Jessica Jones as in Jewel's baby. You can definitely see the differences between the Young Avengers and their adult representatives.
Rating:
4 / 5 Stars
A nice introduction to some stellar characters that you want to read more off.
March 11, 2016
Okay, so if people had said to me, "Renay, read this because Iron Man and Captain America do the hug and fly thing you love." I would have read it much faster.
EVERYONE'S FIRED. This was basically about snarky kids with Steve and Tony as Team Dads suffering from PTSD and it was really great for me. Cassie and Kate! Kate is so excellent. Of course, TIME TRAVEL, which augh, time travel. But it was fun. :D More Kate and Eli plz.
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EVERYONE'S FIRED. This was basically about snarky kids with Steve and Tony as Team Dads suffering from PTSD and it was really great for me. Cassie and Kate! Kate is so excellent. Of course, TIME TRAVEL, which augh, time travel. But it was fun. :D More Kate and Eli plz.
More thoughts: http://ladybusiness.dreamwidth.org/20...
April 2, 2015
Adoro a Kate Bishop. Comencé a leer cómics de Marvel al azar, creyendo que de algún modo lograría dar con el orden de lectura correcto (si es que hay uno). No sé si estoy leyendo los cómics que debería estar leyendo para no hacerme spoiler, pero no importa porque los que he leído hasta el momento me han gustado mucho.
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