Fans of the previous Young Avengers series will be thrilled, while new readers will feel right at home.
Shocking I know).
Fans wanted more; the only problem was that these were Heinbergs characters.
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Gillen has been killing it onJourney into Mystery.
was that there was no sign of Kid Loki.
BeforeYoung Avengers, DC had a monopoly of the idea of a legacy universe.
Marvel never really had this until the members of the Young Avengers arrived on the scene.
Wiccan carried the tradition first of Thor, then of Scarlet Witch and Magneto.
Hulking carried the legacy of the Hulk but also embodied the history of the Skrulls in the Marvel Universe.
Speed carried the legacy of Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Magneto.
The Patriot carried the legacy of Captain America and his grandfather, Isaiah Bradley.
Suddenly,Young Avengersstands alone as the only legacy comic left in mainstream comics.
Gillen inherits this narrative legacy, and utilizes it masterfully.
The conflicts surrounding the character were wrapped up when Heinberg exited.
With the past behind him, what does the future hold for Wiccan?
Seeing Wiccan react to Hulklings pain is a great moment of growth for both characters.
The cooler than cool ladies man who listens to the best music and drives the best car.
Except in this case, the car is a star cruiser.
This is the best handling of the character since Grant Morrison introduced him years ago.
Hawkeye (Kate Bishop): the brightest light in Matt FractionsHawkeyecontinues to shine inYoung Avengers.
Her story begins with her shacking up with Marvel Boy.
Kid Loki:The X-Factor.
Kid Loki stands out because he is his own legacy.
But hes Loki, so, of course, he tries to do the opposite.
Gillen shines the brightest through this characters voice.
Loki is fun, unpredictable, and inspiring.
She seems to be of fiery temperament which promises a great future dynamic with Loki.
So, those are the players.
As for the book itself?
The dialogue is snappy and engaging, the characterization is spot on and fresh.
And the art, oh, man the art.
They are not gods, but young people saddled with the powers of gods.
Gillen and McKelvie are clearly worthy of the legacy that isYoung Avengers.
Story:9/10
Art:10/10
Overall:10/10
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