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October's Champions #10 will be the final issue of the series starring a team of Marvel's teenage superheroes, writer Jim Zub revealed on his blog Thursday Zub said that the book "didn't click the way we hoped" and that his "long-term plans for the series have been cut short." Once the October solicits arrived online, I[...]

And in next week's issue of Champions #7, it's Ms Marvel's turn Following the Champion's exploits during War of the Realms (and a super-mega-crossover event could make anyone cry), Ms Marvel is quitting the Champions! At least, temporarily. It seems that seeing herself die, even in an alternate future timeline, can have a negative effect on[...]

Trouble is brewing in the pages of Champions #6, in stores next week, as we see in this preview It begins with a calm scene, the mighty warriors of the Disir standing guard in Brazil, doing their duty for their leader, Amora the Enchantress, Queen of the Dead The Disir are a pretty big deal…[...]

Comic book writer Jim Zub took to Twitter Wednesday to complain about comics piracy, asking readers who enjoy books like his Champions, the fourth of issue of which went on sale to day, to support the book by actually paying for it, lest it not be around to "deliver on its potential." In his Tweet,[...]

But back when Scott was a time-displaced teenager living alongside his adult counterpart in Marvel's past, he founded a teen superhero team called the Champions before being sent back in time with his memory erased, only for his memory to come back to his resurrected adult self in the future moments after his teen self[...]

It's hard to come up with an idea more damaging to America's reputation in the Middle East than Donald Trump making Jared Kushner the regional ambassador, but in next week's Champions #2, the titular superhero team does its best Seen in this preview below, the superheroes have taken one of their massively destructive battles to[...]

International Women's Day takes place on March 8th. In celebration of International Women's Day this March, Marvel is excited to show off a brand-new variant cover for CHAMPIONS #3 showcasing leading ladies Ms Marvel, Viv Vision, Ironheart, Snowguard, and Wasp – as well as the legacy of Captain Marvel – illustrated by superstar artist Elsa Charretier[...]

In next week's Champions Annual #1, Snowguard returns home for the first time since joining the Champions, but if you thought that being a famous superhero would excuse her from dealing with the same bull@#$% everyone else does when they get together with family, you'd be dead wrong! Snowguard is barely back when her family[...]

The Champions are stuck in Weirdworld, where they've lost their memories (except for Ironheart) and have been split apart But thanks to everyone's favorite Mad Titan, all is not lost. Wait, what? Yes, that's right, it's Thanos who seems to be the key to getting the Champions back together and out of Weirdworld Er… sort of. CBR[...]

It seems that Champions is relaunching with a new number one issue, having dared to hit double digits, a big no-no at Marvel And according to writer Jim Zub, the book will feature "the biggest teen team you've ever seen." Yes, that's right, Zub is going after DC's Legion of Superheroes, calling the All-New, All-Different[...]

Ant-Man and the Wasp thought they were back on Earth, but something is wrong. They can't control their Pym Particles. Is it a good read?

Marvel has released a preview for Champions #24, otherwise known as "the school shooting issue."  The special topic was revealed back in August, and it hits stores next week And today, Marvel released a preview, revealing a little more info about what will happen in the issue, and who might be most personally affected, as[...]

Pursuing its slogan of representing "the world outside our window," Marvel Comics will finally tackle the subject of school shootings in an upcoming issue of Champions The company revealed the news via media partner Newsarama, who had both the scoop and a quote from writer Jim Zub. Earlier this year, I started talking to Tom Brevoort about writing[...]

Snowguard fights to protect Viv, and the rest of the Champions follow soon behind They manage to pacify the beast, but Viv is still comatose Wasp can't wake her up without risking damage The Man-Thing is kept in containment as he feeds off the emotions of the Champions Sam Alexander still fears he is no[...]

With Champions heading toward a milestone 25th issue in August (come on, that's a lot by Marvel reboot standards), Marvel has released the following teaser, featuring the headline "Change the World?" It's unclear why the teaser is phrased in the form of a question Perhaps the team will appear on an episode of Jeopardy. Whatever the[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Champions have reunited after their adventures in outer space (as seen in Infinity Countdown: Champions) Amadeus Cho is slightly powered down and now going by the name Brawn Ironheart has a new costume based upon Chitauri technology Nova Sam Alexander has lost his Nova gear and, as a result, his powers New Champion[...]

Ant-Man attempts to spring the Wasp from a Microverse holding cell while Nadia still grapples with her sudden blindness. Is it a good read?

The Champions are fighting to save the Chitauri people while Thanos watches in amusement Can the Champions rescue this species? Infinity Countdown: Champions #2 cover by Clayton Crain Infinity Countdown: Champions #2, like many of the tie-ins to this crossover event, seems not especially relevant to the main story However, to Jim Zub's credit, he has made[...]

Ms. Marvel is having a slumber party with her three closest friends. Unfortunately, the world won't leave her alone to enjoy it. Is it a good read?

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Champions and Alpha Flight are at odds The Master, a known villain, is using his advanced technology to repair the polar ice caps up north Alpha Flight, led by Captain Marvel, believe that this is a ploy, and even the Master admits this is for the benefit of his later plans for world[...]

Ant-Man is trying to cure The Wasp's blindness while a subatomic society believes the duo are attacking them. Is it a good read?

Sam is ready to face the monster alone, but he contacts the Champions just in case They insist on helping Sam in this endeavor, and this mission leads them to Chitauri Prime, where they encounter the Warbringer. Infinity Countdown: Champions #1 cover by Clayton Crain Infinity Countdown: Champions #1 chases up the Chitauri angle of the big[...]

Ant-Man hitches a ride back home to Earth with the help of the Wasp, but things go awry and they both end up in the Microverse. Is it a good read?

The Falcon, Blade, Patriot, and Misty Knight make a final stand against the vampiric hordes of Deacon Frost. Can they win the day? Is it a good read?

Riri's is optimistic and will hopefully be represented in further issues of Champions and maybe even Slott's Iron Man. The Invincible Iron Man #600 art by Alex Maleev The assortment of artists in this comic is a bit jarring, especially considering the frequency with which they change I get why it's happening, but it's still a stylistic[...]

It has a pseudo montage of Falcon, the Champions, Thor, Doctor Voodoo, Scarlet Witch, and Giant Man puking for 12 straight pages. The comic is so long too That adds to the feeling that this is more of an endurance test than a reading experience. The Despicable Deadpool #300 art by Scott Koblish and Nick Falardi The art[...]

The Morales', Ganke, Goldballs, Bombshell, the Champions, and the Amazing Spider-Man himself, Peter Parker, all make cameos throughout this comic to support Miles. The narrative is a stream of conscience tied to Miles, and there are blackout periods where time skips ahead. The comic focuses more on relationships and interactions than action We do get a few[...]

Marvel Rising #0 brings the long-awaited team-up of Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl against the villainy of A.I.M. Is it a good read?

The Marvel solicitation for May's Champions #20 asked the question: who is Snowguard? But if you thought you'd need to wait until the book hit stands to find out, you don't know Marvel very well, do you? The company has spoiled the mystery in an article on CBC Books. Amka Aliyak is a teenager hailing from Pangnirtung, Nunavut[...]

The search for Tony Stark continues as Ironheart encounters some unexpected allies, and the Infamous Iron Man is at the mercy of the Hood and his cadre. Is it a good read?